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Isuzu Amigo is one of the most successful models that was imported to the U.S, by Isuzu. The Isuzu Amigo is a two-door compact SUV that was introduced in 1990. The Amigo was available as both 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive models. There are two generations of Isuzu Amigo that started in 1989 and 1998 respectively. Amigo is a Spanish word that means, 'friend'. The loud engine and the slow steering were drawbacks of this model. These drawbacks were balanced by the attractive-look, sharp angles and the sporty aggressive look. This model also offered four-wheel drive and high ground clearance that made this model special. The V6 engine provided a powerful acceleration. In 2002, the Amigo was renamed as Rodeo Sport. The Amigo series was stopped in 2003 and the Rodeo was dropped from Isuzu in 2004.
Generations of Isuzu Amigo: First Generation (1989-1994) The first generation Isuzu Amigo was introduced into the United States in 1989. This model concentrates more on the sporty quality rather than the utility side. This first generation Amigo had only 49-state emission. The 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive models used the 96 hp (72 kW), 2.3 liter 4ZD1 engine as standard engine and 5 speed manual transmissions except for the 1993 model. Initially the Amigo did not offer many options, in 1992 the 4 speed automatic transmission and the 2.6 liter 4ZE1 engine was introduced. Second Generation (1998-2003) In 1998 the second generation Isuzu Amigo was introduced as a redesigned model for a comeback. Second generation Amigo used soft top, 16 inch tyres, larger fender flares the 3.2 liter, 205 hp (153 kW) 6VD1 V6 that carried 214-foot (65 m) pounds of torque at 3,000 rpm. Amigo had 8 crossmembers that ensured a rigid frame. The Amigo used the standard Isuzu 10 bolt rear axle, and had 4 wheel drive option with a button. Amigo also has a traditional floor mounted lever for switching from 4wd high to 4wd low
