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Isuzu Faster

The Isuzu Faster is a pickup truck that was manufactured and marketed by Isuzu between 1972 and 2002 over three generations. It was sold under myriad different nameplates, most commonly they were marketed under their respective model codes: Isuzu KB for the first and second generations, TF for the third. In Japan, the "Faster" name was eventually supplanted by Rodeo. It was also marketed under a number of other brands from the General Motors portfolio. The Faster was succeeded worldwide by Isuzu D-Max, except in Japan and North America.

Isuzu Faster

1972–2002

Isuzu Wasp
Holden WB (for Australia, since 1984)

Isuzu D-Max
Isuzu Hombre (North America)

Isuzu Faster (Thailand)
Isuzu KB
Bedford KB
Chevrolet LUV

1972–1980

Japan: Fujisawa Plant, Fujisawa, Kanagawa
Thailand: Samrong, Samut Prakan
Indonesia: Bekasi, West Java
Philippines: Dasmariñas (Pilipinas GM)

  • 2,600 mm (102.4 in) (SWB)
  • 2,995 mm (117.9 in) (LWB)

  • 4,405 mm (173.4 in) (SWB)

  • 1,600 mm (63.0 in)

1,099–1,290 kg (2,423–2,844 lb)

1980–1988
1980–1994 (Indonesia and Latin America)

Japan: Fujisawa Plant, Fujisawa, Kanagawa
Colombia: Bogotá
Chile: Arica
New Zealand: Trentham
Thailand: Samrong, Samut Prakan
Philippines: Dasmariñas (Pilipinas GM)
Indonesia: Bekasi, West Java (until 1994)
Surabaya, East Java (Holden Lincah/Raider)

2-door cab chassis
2-door pickup truck
2-door pickup truck (Space Cab)
3/5-door SUV
4-door pickup truck (Crew Cab)

  • 2,650 mm (104.3 in) (SWB)
  • 2,995 mm (117.9 in) (LWB)

  • 4,425 mm (174.2 in) (SWB)
  • 4,860 mm (191.3 in) (LWB)

  • 1,600 mm (63.0 in)

1,099–1,450 kg (2,423–3,197 lb)

Holden WB (Australia, since 1984)

Isuzu KB 2-door pickup (Chile)

Isuzu KB 2-door pickup (Chile)

1981 Holden Rodeo (KBD26) 2-door cab chassis

1981 Holden Rodeo (KBD26) 2-door cab chassis

1985 Holden Rodeo (KB) 2-door pickup (New Zealand)

1985 Holden Rodeo (KB) 2-door pickup (New Zealand)

1982–1985 Holden Rodeo (KB28) LS 2-door pickup

1982–1985 Holden Rodeo (KB28) LS 2-door pickup

1988 Chevrolet LUV DLX Crew Cab

1988 Chevrolet LUV DLX Crew Cab

Third generation

Isuzu Rodeo (Japan and Thailand; 4WD only)
Isuzu Dragon Eyes (Thailand; 1996–2002)
Isuzu Dragon Power (Thailand; 2000–2002)
Isuzu Fuego (Philippines)
Isuzu Invader (Malaysia)
Isuzu Ippon (Israel)
Isuzu KB (South Africa)
Isuzu Pickup (North America)
Isuzu TF
Isuzu TFR (Thailand)
Isuzu TT Fortigo
Chevrolet LUV
Chevrolet T-Series (Egypt)
Holden Rodeo
Honda Tourmaster (Thailand)
Opel Campo
Vauxhall Brava (United Kingdom)
Bedford Brava (United Kingdom)
Foton SUP (China)
Jinbei Jindian SY10 (China)
JiangLing Baodian (China)
JiangLing Hunter (Philippines)
Winnerway ZH6500/ZH1021LU2 (China)
Xinkai Century (China)
Autorrad Century (China)
GMC Dragon (Mexico; 1996–2001)
GMC Invader (Mexico; 1998–2002)

1988–2002
1992–2016 (China)

2-door pickup truck
2-door pickup truck (Space Cab)
4-door pickup truck (Crew Cab)

Isuzu Wizard (first generation)
Isuzu Panther

2.0 L 4G63 I4 (China - Jiangling)
2.2 L I4 (China - Jinbei)
2.2 L 115 hp (85 kW) C22NE / 22LE I4
2.3 L 4ZD1 I4
2.4 L I4 (China - Jiangling)
2.5 L 4ZE3 I4 (China - Qingling Isuzu)
2.6 L 4ZE1 I4
2.5 L 4JA1-T
2.1 L td I4 (China - Jinbei)
2.2 L td I4 (China - Jinbei)
2.4 L td I4 (China - Jinbei)
2.8 L 4JB1-T td I4
3.0 L 4HK1-TC1 td I4 (China - Qingling Isuzu)
3.0 L
4JH1-T
3.1 L
4JG2-T td I4
3.1 L
LG6 V6
3.2 L
6VD1 V6 "2.5.L 2500 cc Isuzu C240 (Diesel) (China)

4-speed automatic
5-speed manual

  • 2,680 mm (105.5 in) (SWB)
  • 3,025 mm (119.1 in) (LWB)

  • 4,425 mm (174.2 in) (SWB)
  • 4,940 mm (194.5 in) (LWB)
  • 6,150 mm (242.1 in) (Rodeo Camper)[28]

  • 1,690 mm (66.5 in)

1,295–1,698 kg (2,855–3,743 lb)

1998 Isuzu Rodeo LWB Camper TFS55H

1998 Isuzu Rodeo LWB Camper TFS55H

Bebbington, Terry (2009). 60 Years of Holden. : Haynes Manuals. ISBN 978-1-876953-58-4.

Padstow, New South Wales

Lamm, Michael (July 1981). . Popular Mechanics. New York City.

"Driving the Isuzu I-Mark and P'up"

Ruiz, Marco (1986). 'The Complete History of the Japanese Car: 1907 to the Present. Rome: ERVIN srl.  0-517-61777-3.

ISBN

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