Isuzu Bighorn

Isuzu Bighorn: specs, engines, mpg, dimensions and which version to choose

The Isuzu Bighorn is an SUV 3-doors model sold under the Isuzu name. The catalogue records 2 generations. Production of the listed generations runs from 1981-01-01 (1 generation start) through 2002-12-31 (2 generation stop). Every version in the data is AWD. Body type in both generations is SUV 3-doors. The 1 generation is listed with 35 versions; the 2 generation is listed with 26 versions.

The Isuzu Bighorn is an SUV 3-doors model sold under the Isuzu name. The catalogue records 2 generations. Production of the listed generations runs from 1981-01-01 (1 generation start) through 2002-12-31 (2 generation stop). Every version in the data is AWD. Body type in both generations is SUV 3-doors. The 1 generation is listed with 35 versions; the 2 generation is listed with 26 versions. The specification tables below name every version that appears with engine data in this launch set, using the catalogue names exactly.

Fuel consumption (city, highway, mixed / mpg), CO2 and eco class are not measured for every version in this data set. Wheel size is not measured for every version. Where a field is missing on a version, this article says not measured.

Generations

1 generation (1981–1991)

1 generation ran from 1981-01-01 to 1991-12-31. Body: SUV 3-doors. The generation is counted as 35 versions. Ground clearance on the listed versions is 210 mm. Front suspension: Independent, spring. Rear suspension: Dependent, spring. Front brakes: Disc. Rear brakes: Drum. Fuel tank, kerb weight, gross weight, 0–100, top speed, fuel consumption, CO2, eco class and wheel size are not measured on these listed versions.

Listed 1 generation versions with data: 2.0 MT (86 hp), 2.0 AT (86 hp), 2.3 MT (110 hp), 2.3 AT (110 hp), 2.6 MT (120 hp), 2.6 AT (120 hp), 2.8 MT (135 hp, Gasoline), 2.8 AT (135 hp, Gasoline), 2.2 MT (87 hp, Diesel), 2.2 AT (87 hp, Diesel), 2.8 MT (110 hp, Diesel), 2.8 AT (110 hp, Diesel).

2 generation (1991–2002)

2 generation ran from 1991-01-01 to 2002-12-31. Body: SUV 3-doors. The generation is counted as 26 versions. Ground clearance on the listed versions is 210 mm. Fuel tank is 85 l. Front suspension: Independent, torsion. Rear suspension: Independent, spring. Front brakes: Ventilated disc. Rear brakes: Disc. Engine placement: Front, longitudinal. Drive: AWD. Wheel size, city/highway/mixed consumption, CO2 and eco class are not measured.

Listed 2 generation versions with data: 3.0 AT (159 hp), 3.0 MT (159 hp), 3.1 MT (125 hp), 3.1 AT (125 hp), 3.2 AT (177 hp), 3.2 MT (177 hp), 3.2 MT (190 hp), 3.2 AT (190 hp), 3.5 MT (215 hp), 3.5 AT (215 hp), 3.0 MT (160 hp), 3.0 AT (160 hp). Two pairs share the same catalogue name and are distinguished by power: 3.2 AT 177 hp vs 3.2 AT 190 hp; 3.2 MT 177 hp vs 3.2 MT 190 hp; 3.0 AT 159 hp vs 3.0 AT 160 hp; 3.0 MT 159 hp vs 3.0 MT 160 hp.

Engines and specs

English labels below are taken from the data: Gasoline, Diesel, Inline, V-shaped, Turbo, No, Automatic, Manual, AWD, Carburetor, Distributed injection (multi-point).

1 generation engine table

Further 1 generation engine notes from the same data:

• 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT: bore × stroke 87 × 82; feed Carburetor; engine location not measured; compression not measured; fuel grade not measured.
• 2.3 MT and 2.3 AT: bore × stroke 89.3 × 90; feed Carburetor; engine location not measured; compression not measured; fuel grade not measured.
• 2.6 MT and 2.6 AT: bore × stroke 92.6 × 95; compression 8.3; feed Distributed injection (multi-point); engine location Front, longitudinal; fuel 95.
• 2.8 MT (135 hp) and 2.8 AT (135 hp): bore × stroke not measured; feed Carburetor; engine location not measured; compression not measured; fuel grade not measured.
• 2.2 MT and 2.2 AT: Diesel fuel; bore × stroke not measured; compression not measured; feed not measured; engine location Front, longitudinal.
• 2.8 MT (110 hp) and 2.8 AT (110 hp): Diesel fuel; bore × stroke 93 × 102; compression 17; feed not measured; engine location not measured.

2 generation engine table

Further 2 generation engine notes:

• 3.0 AT (159 hp) and 3.0 MT (159 hp): compression 19; bore × stroke 95.4 × 104.9; Diesel fuel; feed not measured.
• 3.1 MT and 3.1 AT: compression 20; bore × stroke 95.4 × 107; Diesel fuel; feed not measured. 3.1 MT is 34 hp below 3.0 MT (159 hp) (125 vs 159) and 73 Nm below (260 vs 333). Displacement is 60 cc larger (3059 vs 2999).
• 3.2 AT (177 hp) and 3.2 MT (177 hp): compression 9; bore × stroke 93.4 × 77; fuel 95; feed Distributed injection (multi-point).
• 3.2 MT (190 hp) and 3.2 AT (190 hp): same 3165 cc as the 177 hp pair; 13 hp more (190 − 177); 25 Nm more (290 − 265); 4 valves per cylinder vs 2; compression 9.1 vs 9; power peak 5400 rpm vs 5600; torque peak 3000 rpm vs 3600.
• 3.5 MT and 3.5 AT: 3494 cc; compression 9.1; bore × stroke 93.4 × 85; fuel 95; feed Distributed injection (multi-point). Versus 3.2 AT (190 hp): +25 hp (215 − 190), +22 Nm (312 − 290), +329 cc (3494 − 3165).
• 3.0 MT (160 hp) and 3.0 AT (160 hp): same 2999 cc as the 159 hp pair; +1 hp, +1 Nm (334 vs 333); power peak 3900 rpm vs 3600; compression 19; bore × stroke 95.4 × 104.9.

Performance and economy (0–100, top speed, mpg)

Fuel consumption city, highway and mixed is not measured on every version. CO2 is not measured. Eco class is not measured. There is therefore no mpg figure in this catalogue for Isuzu Bighorn, including 3.1 Diesel.

1 generation: 0–100 and top speed are not measured for 2.0 MT, 2.0 AT, 2.3 MT, 2.3 AT, 2.6 MT, 2.6 AT, 2.8 MT (135 hp), 2.8 AT (135 hp), 2.2 MT, 2.2 AT, 2.8 MT (110 hp) and 2.8 AT (110 hp).

2 generation 0–100 and top speed:

On these numbers, Automatic Diesel 3.0 AT (159 hp) is 2.0 s quicker to 100 than 3.0 MT (159 hp) (13.8 vs 15.8) at the same 160 km/h top speed. 3.0 AT (160 hp) is 0.2 s slower than 3.0 AT (159 hp) (14 vs 13.8). 3.0 MT (160 hp) is 0.7 s slower than 3.0 MT (159 hp) (16.5 vs 15.8). Gasoline Automatic versions 3.2 AT (177 hp), 3.2 AT (190 hp) and 3.5 AT share 9.2 s and 180 km/h. Gasoline Manual versions 3.2 MT (177 hp), 3.2 MT (190 hp) and 3.5 MT share 11.3 s and 180 km/h. The Automatic Gasoline 0–100 figure is 2.1 s below the matching Manual figure (11.3 − 9.2). Diesel top speed is 20 km/h below Gasoline top speed (160 vs 180).

Dimensions and weight

Wheel size is not measured on every version. Ground clearance is 210 mm on every version that lists it (both generations).

1 generation: tank not measured; kerb weight not measured; gross weight not measured.

2 generation tank: 85 l on all twelve listed versions.

2 generation kerb and gross weight:

Diesel gross weight 2810 kg is 210 kg above Gasoline gross weight 2600 kg. Measured Diesel kerb: 3.0 MT (159 hp) and 3.1 MT 2050 kg; 3.0 MT (160 hp) 2145 kg, which is 95 kg above 2050. Measured Gasoline kerb: 3.2 MT (177 hp), 3.2 MT (190 hp) and 3.5 MT 1940 kg, which is 110 kg below 3.0 MT (159 hp) 2050. Automatic kerb is not measured on 3.0 AT (159 hp), 3.1 AT, 3.2 AT (177 hp), 3.2 AT (190 hp), 3.5 AT and 3.0 AT (160 hp).

Problems and reliability

This catalogue does not include failure rates, common faults, or reliability scores for Isuzu Bighorn. Those items are not measured here. Chassis items that are measured on 2 generation listed versions: front Independent, torsion, rear Independent, spring, front Ventilated disc, rear Disc, clearance 210 mm. On 1 generation listed versions: front Independent, spring, rear Dependent, spring, front Disc, rear Drum, clearance 210 mm.

Which version to choose

All listed versions are AWD. Choice is therefore engine, gearbox and generation, using the numbers above.

If the brief is 1 generation (1981–1991). Highest listed Gasoline power is 2.8 MT (135 hp) / 2.8 AT (135 hp) at 135 hp and 197 Nm, 2835 cc, 6 V-shaped, Carburetor. Highest listed 1 generation Diesel torque is 2.8 MT (110 hp) / 2.8 AT (110 hp) at 226 Nm and 110 hp, 2771 cc, compression 17. Lowest listed power is 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT at 86 hp and 1949 cc. 2.6 MT / 2.6 AT are the only 1 generation listed pair with Distributed injection (multi-point), fuel 95, compression 8.3 and 204 Nm. 2.2 MT / 2.2 AT are the smaller Diesel at 87 hp, 183 Nm, 2238 cc, Turbo. 0–100, top speed, tank, kerb and mpg are not measured on this generation, so those cannot be used to rank it.

If the brief is 2 generation Diesel (1991–2002). 3.1 MT and 3.1 AT are the lowest-power Diesel pair: 125 hp, 260 Nm, 3059 cc, 2 valves per cylinder, compression 20. 3.0 AT (159 hp) and 3.0 MT (159 hp) add 34 hp and 73 Nm at 2999 cc, 4 valves per cylinder, compression 19. 3.0 AT (160 hp) and 3.0 MT (160 hp) sit 1 hp and 1 Nm above the 159 hp pair, with power peak 3900 rpm instead of 3600. 0–100 is fastest among listed Diesels on 3.0 AT (159 hp) and 3.1 AT at 13.8 s; slowest on 3.0 MT (160 hp) at 16.5 s. Top speed is 160 km/h on all listed Diesels. Tank 85 l. Gross 2810 kg. Kerb is measured at 2050 kg on 3.0 MT (159 hp) and 3.1 MT, and 2145 kg on 3.0 MT (160 hp). MPG is not measured.

If the brief is 2 generation Gasoline. Peak listed power is 3.5 MT / 3.5 AT at 215 hp and 312 Nm, 3494 cc. Next is 3.2 MT (190 hp) / 3.2 AT (190 hp) at 190 hp and 290 Nm, 3165 cc, 4 valves per cylinder. Then 3.2 AT (177 hp) / 3.2 MT (177 hp) at 177 hp and 265 Nm, same 3165 cc, 2 valves per cylinder. 0–100 is 9.2 s on every listed Gasoline Automatic (3.2 AT 177 hp, 3.2 AT 190 hp, 3.5 AT) and 11.3 s on every listed Gasoline Manual (3.2 MT 177 hp, 3.2 MT 190 hp, 3.5 MT). Top speed is 180 km/h on all of them. Gross 2600 kg. Measured kerb 1940 kg on the three Manual Gasoline versions. Fuel 95. Boost No. MPG not measured.

Arithmetic summary for 2 generation. Gasoline Automatic is the quickest 0–100 in the set (9.2 s). Diesel Automatic at 159 hp or 125 hp is 4.6 s slower than that Gasoline Automatic figure (13.8 − 9.2). Diesel Manual 160 hp is 7.3 s slower than Gasoline Automatic (16.5 − 9.2). Gasoline top speed is 20 km/h higher. Diesel gross weight is 210 kg higher. Highest listed torque in the whole model data is 3.0 AT (160 hp) / 3.0 MT (160 hp) at 334 Nm, 1 Nm above the 159 hp Diesel pair (333 Nm) and 22 Nm above 3.5 AT / 3.5 MT (312 Nm). Highest listed power is 3.5 AT / 3.5 MT at 215 hp.

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