Isuzu Florian: Generations, Engines, Specs and Dimensions

The Isuzu Florian is a RWD Sedan represented in the catalogue from 1967 to 1983. The data covers one generation and its later restyling, listed across two production periods: the original model from 1967 to 1977 and the restyled model from 1977 to 1983. Altogether, the catalogue contains 13 versions: 11 original-generation versions and two restyled versions.

Overview

The Isuzu Florian is a RWD Sedan represented in the catalogue from 1967 to 1983. The data covers one generation and its later restyling, listed across two production periods: the original model from 1967 to 1977 and the restyled model from 1977 to 1983. Altogether, the catalogue contains 13 versions: 11 original-generation versions and two restyled versions. The range includes Gasoline and Diesel engines, Manual and Automatic gearboxes, and outputs from 63 hp to 115 hp.

Isuzu Florian Generations

The 1 generation was produced from 1967 to 1977 as a Sedan and includes 11 versions. Its engine range consists of 1584 cc and 1817 cc Gasoline units. Depending on the version, the Florian used a 3-speed or 4-speed Manual gearbox or a 3-speed Automatic gearbox. Every listed version has RWD.

The 1 generation, restyling was produced from 1977 to 1983 as a Sedan and includes two versions. The restyled range comprises the Gasoline 1.8 MT and the Diesel 2.0 MT. Both have RWD, but the 1.8 MT uses a 4-speed Manual gearbox while the 2.0 MT uses a 5-speed Manual gearbox.

Isuzu Florian Engine and Specs

All engines listed for the Isuzu Florian have four Inline cylinders, two valves per cylinder, no boost, and a Front, longitudinal installation. Gasoline versions use a Carburetor. The fuel-system specification for the Diesel 2.0 MT was not measured.

Because several catalogue entries share the same version name, repeated names are distinguished below by output.

Production periodVersionPowerTorqueDisplacementFuelCylinders and layoutBoostGearboxDrive
1967–19771.6 MT, 78 hp78 hp at 5200 rpm116 Nm at 2600 rpm1584 ccGasoline4, InlineNo4-speed ManualRWD
1967–19771.6 AT, 78 hp78 hp at 5200 rpm116 Nm at 2600 rpm1584 ccGasoline4, InlineNo3-speed AutomaticRWD
1967–19771.6 MT, 84 hp84 hp at 5200 rpm122 Nm at 2600 rpm1584 ccGasoline4, InlineNo3-speed ManualRWD
1967–19771.6 AT, 84 hp84 hp at 5200 rpm122 Nm at 2600 rpm1584 ccGasoline4, InlineNo3-speed AutomaticRWD
1967–19771.6 MT, 88 hp88 hp at 5200 rpm122 Nm at 2600 rpm1584 ccGasoline4, InlineNo4-speed ManualRWD
1967–19771.6 MT, 90 hp90 hp at 5400 rpm127 Nm at 4200 rpm1584 ccGasoline4, InlineNo4-speed ManualRWD
1967–19771.8 MT, 100 hp100 hp at 5400 rpm143 Nm at 3000 rpm1817 ccGasoline4, InlineNo4-speed ManualRWD
1967–19771.8 AT, 100 hp100 hp at 5400 rpm143 Nm at 3000 rpm1817 ccGasoline4, InlineNo3-speed AutomaticRWD
1967–19771.8 MT, 105 hp105 hp at 5400 rpm147 Nm at 3800 rpm1817 ccGasoline4, InlineNo4-speed ManualRWD
1967–19771.8 AT, 105 hp105 hp at 5400 rpm147 Nm at 3800 rpm1817 ccGasoline4, InlineNo3-speed AutomaticRWD
1967–19771.8 MT, 115 hp115 hp at 5800 rpm152 Nm at 4200 rpm1817 ccGasoline4, InlineNo4-speed ManualRWD
1977–1983 restyling1.8 MT, 110 hp110 hp at 5600 rpm155 Nm at 4000 rpm1817 ccGasoline4, InlineNo4-speed ManualRWD
1977–1983 restyling2.0 MT, 63 hp63 hp at 4400 rpm125 Nm at 2200 rpm1952 ccDiesel4, InlineNo5-speed ManualRWD

Isuzu Florian Performance and Economy

Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h was not measured for any listed Gasoline version. For the Diesel 2.0 MT, the measured 0–100 km/h time is 23.3 seconds.

The original 1.6 MT with 78 hp reaches 145 km/h, while the matching 1.6 AT with 78 hp reaches 140 km/h. The 1.6 MT with 84 hp reaches 150 km/h, compared with 140 km/h for the 1.6 AT with 84 hp. The 1.6 MT with 88 hp reaches 150 km/h, and the 1.6 MT with 90 hp reaches 160 km/h.

Among the original 1817 cc versions, the 1.8 MT with 100 hp reaches 160 km/h, while the 1.8 AT with 100 hp reaches 145 km/h. The 1.8 MT with 105 hp also reaches 160 km/h, compared with 145 km/h for the 1.8 AT with 105 hp. The 1.8 MT with 115 hp has the highest listed top speed at 175 km/h.

In the restyled range, the 1.8 MT with 110 hp reaches 160 km/h, while the 2.0 MT with 63 hp reaches 140 km/h. Thus, the fastest listed Isuzu Florian is 35 km/h faster than the restyled Diesel version.

City, highway, and combined fuel consumption were not measured for all 13 versions. Consequently, an Isuzu Florian mpg figure cannot be calculated from the catalogue data. CO₂ output and environmental class were also not measured for every version.

Isuzu Florian Dimensions and Weight

Overall exterior dimensions were not measured in the supplied data. Kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance, fuel-tank capacity, and wheel sizes are recorded as follows:

Production periodVersionKerb weightGross weightGround clearanceFuel tankWheel sizes
1967–19771.6 MT, 78 hp950 kgnot measured172 mmnot measurednot measured
1967–19771.6 AT, 78 hp975 kgnot measured172 mmnot measurednot measured
1967–19771.6 MT, 84 hp940 kg1270 kg172 mmnot measurednot measured
1967–19771.6 AT, 84 hp965 kg1295 kg172 mmnot measurednot measured
1967–19771.6 MT, 88 hp940 kg1270 kg172 mmnot measurednot measured
1967–19771.6 MT, 90 hp950 kg1225 kg172 mmnot measurednot measured
1967–19771.8 MT, 100 hp960 kgnot measured172 mmnot measurednot measured
1967–19771.8 AT, 100 hp985 kgnot measured170 mmnot measurednot measured
1967–19771.8 MT, 105 hp960 kgnot measured170 mmnot measurednot measured
1967–19771.8 AT, 105 hp985 kgnot measured170 mmnot measurednot measured
1967–19771.8 MT, 115 hp965 kgnot measured172 mmnot measurednot measured
1977–1983 restyling1.8 MT, 110 hp1025 kgnot measurednot measured44 lnot measured
1977–1983 restyling2.0 MT, 63 hp1100 kgnot measurednot measured44 lnot measured

The lightest listed versions are the 1.6 MT with 84 hp and the 1.6 MT with 88 hp, both at 940 kg. The heaviest is the restyled 2.0 MT at 1100 kg, a difference of 160 kg. Where measured, ground clearance is either 170 mm or 172 mm. Both restyled versions have a 44 l fuel tank, but their ground clearance was not measured.

Isuzu Florian Suspension, Brakes, Problems and Reliability Data

Every version uses Independent, spring front suspension and Dependent, leaf spring rear suspension. Drum brakes are listed at both the front and rear for all versions.

Mechanical problems, reliability records, maintenance intervals, and repair histories were not measured in the supplied data. The catalogue therefore does not support a numerical reliability comparison between the Isuzu Florian versions. Likewise, no factual claim about Isuzu Florian Deluxe, wagon, Aska, hybrid, or for-sale variants can be made from these records.

Which Isuzu Florian Version to Choose?

For the highest output and top speed, the original 1.8 MT with 115 hp is the clear numerical choice. It produces 152 Nm and reaches 175 km/h. Compared with the original 1.6 MT with 78 hp, it adds 37 hp, 36 Nm, and 30 km/h while increasing kerb weight by 15 kg.

For an Automatic gearbox, the choice is limited to the original 1.6 AT and 1.8 AT versions. The strongest Automatic is the 1.8 AT with 105 hp and 147 Nm, but its 145 km/h top speed is 15 km/h below that of the 1.8 MT with the same output and torque. The 100 hp Manual and Automatic pair shows the same 15 km/h difference.

For the strongest listed torque figure, the restyled 1.8 MT provides 155 Nm, which is 3 Nm more than the 115 hp original 1.8 MT. Both versions use a 4-speed Manual gearbox and reach at least 160 km/h, although the original 115 hp version is 15 km/h faster.

The 2.0 MT is the only Diesel option and the only version with a 5-speed Manual gearbox. It produces 63 hp and 125 Nm, reaches 140 km/h, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 23.3 seconds. It is also the heaviest listed version at 1100 kg. Fuel-consumption data was not measured, so the Diesel version cannot be identified as the most economical choice from these figures alone.