The Extremely Rare 4WD Subaru SUV

"Matty V" (mattyv) 05/13/2015 at 13:58 • Filed to: subaru, oppositelock

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Once upon a time, Subaru had an SUV called the “Bighorn.” Not to be confused with the Ram 1500 SLT regional package (called Lonestar in southern states). This vehicle was the opposite of Subaru. Subaru was making AWD sedans, wagons, and even a sports car. They even made a micro pickup (ute?) called the B.R.A.T. But this was basically a vehicle designed for the North American market but available only in Japan. Does anyone know any more info on this unicorn?

John_Harbinson > Matty V 05/13/2015 at 14:00

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Looks to me like a rebadged Isuzo Trooper

DrJohannVegas > Matty V 05/13/2015 at 14:02

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It’s a badge-engineered Isuzu.

http://archives.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?…

lonestranger > Matty V 05/13/2015 at 14:04

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Obvious rebadged Trooper is obvious. From Wikipedia :

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North America – Isuzu Trooper II (1983–1989), Isuzu Trooper (1990–2002), sold by Honda as Acura SLX (from 1996 to 2000)

South America and Africa – Isuzu Trooper and Chevrolet Trooper

Colombia – Chevrolet Trooper (First Generation), Chevrolet Trooper 960 (Second generation)

Venezuela – Caribe 442

Asia (except Japan) – Isuzu Trooper, also sold by Chevrolet as Chevrolet Trooper.

Japan – Isuzu Bighorn, Subaru Bighorn, sold by Honda as Honda Horizon (similar to the SLX, introduced in 1994, discontinued in 1999)

Europe – Isuzu Trooper (1st & 2nd Generation) & Vauxhall Monterey (UK, 1994–1998), Opel Monterey (Continent, 1994–2002)

New Zealand – Isuzu Bighorn, Isuzu Trooper, Holden Jackaroo , Holden Monterey

Australia – Holden Jackaroo, Holden Monterey

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Matty V 05/13/2015 at 14:07

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They also rebadged it as an Acura.

and 100 more > Matty V 05/13/2015 at 14:13

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Looks exactly like a re-badged 2nd-gen Isuzu Trooper

This thing was re-badged as no less than 10 other vehicles.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isuzu_Tro…

505Turbeaux > lonestranger 05/13/2015 at 14:14

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Damn, the Trooper was like the automotive equivalent of Debbie, of Does Dallas fame

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Matty V 05/13/2015 at 15:17

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isuzu_Tro…

“Also called:

Acura SLX, Chevrolet Trooper, Isuzu Bighorn, Holden Jackaroo, Holden Monterey, Honda Horizon, Opel Monterey, Subaru Bighorn, Vauxhall Monterey”

Basically the Isuzu Trooper was one of the most whored out vehicles.

Matty V > 505Turbeaux 05/13/2015 at 15:18

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The Trooper was like the town bicycle of the automotive world.

Matty V > 505Turbeaux 05/13/2015 at 15:56

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Jalopnik needs to make a new daily piece about automotive whores

505Turbeaux > Matty V 05/13/2015 at 16:37

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there are all types out there...