1999 Isuzu Amigo Review (continued)
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Summary

Isuzu's Amigo offers distinctive, sporty styling that helps it stand out from a herd of boxy SUVs. The new hard top should broaden the Amigo's appeal to more buyers as it presents a more sophisticated appearance and offers more practicality than the soft top model.

One of the most attractive features of the Amigo is its price. It competes favorably with the Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage and other small SUVs, yet offers more space and more driving entertainment.

This latest Amigo is endearing, as its name implies. It has, indeed, become a good friend.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:
Engines:	130-hp 2.2-liter dohc 16v inline-4
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	Dual airbags
Saftey Equipment (optional):
Basic Warranty:	3 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In:	Lafayette, Indiana

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Amigo 4WD V6 Hard Top
Standard Equipment:	ABS, power steering, 4-speaker AM/FM cassette/stereo, intermittent wipers
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Air conditioning, power windows and door locks, power mirrors, 6-speaker CD player, fender flares, fog lamps, alloy wheels, P245R16 tires, variable wipers
Destination Charge:
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	23780
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	205 @ 5400
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	214 @ 3000
Transmission:	4-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	17/21
Wheelbase:	96.9
Length/width/height:	167.8/70.4/67.0
Track, f/r:	59.6/59.8
Turning circle:	34.1
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	38.9/NA/56.3
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.3/55.7/33.3
Cargo volume:	62.4
Payload:
Towing capacity:	4500
Suspension, f:	Independent
Suspension, r:	Independent
Ground clearance:
Curb weight:	3769
Tires:	P245/70 R16
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc
Fuel capacity:	17.7