Isuzu Reviews

Despite launching vehicles in the U.S. in the 1980s, Isuzu never became a household name in America. The automaker sold vehicles in the country up until 2008 when it officially discontinued its last two models. 

When Isuzu did have vehicles on sale, it was known for making rugged SUVs and pickup trucks that were highly capable off-roaders. SUVs such as the Trooper, Rodeo, and VehiCross were some of the automaker’s more renowned vehicles and stood out for being able to tackle rugged terrain. While the majority of vehicles in Isuzu’s lineups were SUVs, the Japanese automaker also offered a few pickup trucks with the Hombre and i-Series. 

Before Isuzu stopped selling vehicles, the automaker attempted to revitalize its lineup with newer SUVs such as the Ascender, which continued to focus on off-roading capability, and the Axiom, which was a more street-oriented vehicle. Unfortunately, neither SUV sold particularly well.

With Isuzu being a small automaker, it relied on partnerships to manufacture and sell vehicles. The Rodeo was built in partnership with Subaru, while the i-Series pickup truck shared a lot of components with the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. The Ascender, meanwhile, shared the same platform as a lot of truck-based SUVs from General Motors.  

While Isuzu doesn’t sell passenger vehicles anymore, the automaker still sells vehicles globally.