1985 Isuzu Trooper Deluxe
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1991 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel 2.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Isuzu Trooper II RS in Echo Park, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Isuzu Trooper SWB Turbo Diesel 2.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Isuzu Trooper 2.6 Wagon 4WD, rear right side by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Isuzu Trooper Deluxe is an 82-hp 1.9-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $8,922 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 82 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 101 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Trooper measures 174.0 inches long on a 104.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,125 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,922 ($26,948 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.9-liter OHV 8-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
| Horsepower | 82 hp @ 4,600 rpm |
| Torque | 101 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 8-valve |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD (part-time) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,125 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Isuzu Trooper Deluxe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Isuzu TROOPER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 27, 1992 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
TRUCKS USED IN THE SALT-BELT STATES CAN HAVE ACCUMULATED CORROSION IN THE HINGES OF THE REAR DOORS. IF THE VEHICLES ALSO HAVE MISALIGNED DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS, IT IS POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE DOORS IN A "FALSE LATCH" CONDITION.
Consequence: IN THE "FALSE LATCH" CONDITION, THE REAR DOORS MAY GIVETHE IMPRESSION THAT THE DOOR IS PROPERLY LATCHED WHEN IT IS NOT. THIS COULD LEADTO PASSENGERS AND/OR CARGO FALLING FROM REAR DOORS WHICH CAN OPEN WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.
Remedy: CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS FOR CORRECT ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY; ALSO INSPECT REAR DOOR HINGES FOR CORROSION AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 92V093000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Isuzu TROOPER
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Isuzu TROOPER (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 ISUZU TROOPER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.