Isuzu Axiom!

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 05/02/2016 at 12:53 • Filed to: Isuzu

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WITH... Direct Injection, people!

Takuro Spirit > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/02/2016 at 12:57

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I love the front styling on those.

Party-vi > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/02/2016 at 13:00

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I miss all the neat little call-outs on cars for their mechanical features.

TheHondaBro > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/02/2016 at 13:01

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The Latin word Axios means “I am worthy,” and was most famously used as Corbulo’s last word before sacrificing his life to prove his loyalty to the Roman Empire.

Quite a fitting word for Isuzu.

TheHondaBro > Party-vi 05/02/2016 at 13:03

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The PT Cruiser turbo had to remind you that it was “High-output.”

Milky > Party-vi 05/02/2016 at 13:05

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I love these, but also think they’re hilarious on Civics from like 2013.

Oooo arent you special!

Nibbles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/02/2016 at 13:07

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Fun fact: The 3.5L 6VE1W, released in 2004 for the Isuzu Rodeo and Axiom, was considered the first affordable GDI engine to hit the market.

scoob > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/02/2016 at 13:08

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Saw one of these too yesterday. I think they look nice.

jimz > TheHondaBro 05/02/2016 at 13:10

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it did that because there were two turbo engines offered in the PT, the “low pressure” 180 hp engine, and the high output one which was basically the same as the SRT-4.

Party-vi > TheHondaBro 05/02/2016 at 13:10

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2.4L TURBO

MEH OUTPUT

jimz > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/02/2016 at 13:10

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from a Trans Am.

TheHondaBro > jimz 05/02/2016 at 13:11

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Well they probably could have called it the RT or even SRT4.

jimz > TheHondaBro 05/02/2016 at 13:12

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They called the one with the high output engine the “GT.” The 180 hp cars weren’t.

TheHondaBro > Party-vi 05/02/2016 at 13:12

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HAZ TURBO

IS HIGH OUTPT

PLS BUY

TheHondaBro > Milky 05/02/2016 at 13:14

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AYE-VTAK BRO RACE ME

derf > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/02/2016 at 13:19

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So, if it’s not a manual, would it be Axiomatic?

Brickman > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/02/2016 at 13:27

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Its one of the best aging SUVs out there IMO. Still looks like it could be a 2017 model.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/02/2016 at 13:28

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Advertising features on the center caps... Why the hell not, 90s GM?

Ash78, voting early and often > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/02/2016 at 13:39

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First, the Axiom was awesome. And pretty. Second, direct injection was really pretty rare in the early 2000s. But last, I still remember when cars bragged about "Automatic" and "Fuel Injection," so all of it seems stupidly quaint and anachronistic.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Ash78, voting early and often 05/02/2016 at 13:40

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... I just like obscure cars and badges.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Brickman 05/02/2016 at 13:41

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Kind of like the last Saab 9-5. They still look completely modern.

Ash78, voting early and often > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/02/2016 at 13:42

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Seriously! I think I’ve seen maybe 3 Axia(?) in the past 10 years. It was too far ahead of its time for a compact SUV, I think.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Ash78, voting early and often 05/02/2016 at 13:43

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Good design too. Really a shame.

A slushbox can be fun, too! > Brickman 05/02/2016 at 16:17

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It lives on as the Great Wall Hover, though