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ii'li':i.... SETTING THE i..'..,":..::':... EWHEELS IN MOTION i.."':....':. the Pacrtic rim where mud, not lever. It's archaic. and it's also sim- attention for I993. GM says, has asphalt, is the roadbed, when you plicity itself and hugely reliable in been placed on improvement in sta- can find one. the bargain. bility at high speed running and at Where the two differed was in go The latest version of the Trooper off-road ability. power and, of course, price. The now has a choice of single overhead Much of this has to do with what Range Rover has a big V8 and a of double overhead cam V6 engines is essentially a high ride height and dostly four wheel-drive system of I75 hp and l88 torques and I90 relatively narrow track while trying Which continues to make it one of hp and 195 torques respectively. It to hold up a gross vehicle weight of Where the two differed was in go power and, of course, price. The Range Rover has a big V8 and a dostly four wheel-drive system Which continues to make it one of Now, you have to remember this Japanese 4X4 was never designed for superhighways. It was seen as eastern counterpart to the Range Rover, a vehicle it closely resembles in many ways. Most of the roads it initially had to tackle were around the Pacific rim where mud, not asphalt, is the roadbed. when you can find one. Isuzu Trooper proves to be pleasant surprise _ Asking a Ill) hp, throttle-bodied V6 to push a square-shaped iron box weighing some two tons through the air at anything over 100 kmh repre- sented a major challenge to the laws of physics. With the air conditioning on and going up a simple grade, the Trooper had trouble getting out of its own wav. rholiday Friday evening. ', Even though I was in fifth gem with the pedal to the metal, the Trooper was holding up lines of traf. tic even though I was using the inside lane on a threelane highway. By Jim Robinson Special to the Beaver I - I I r-M.-.-----:;,,.-,.::-,;;,,,-,!, - 6 I l T"'-) .. Ll, a . wanna: SPORT ". " 7 'lllEllc'rs" ‘ > 2: - _'rtliia7iitc= J ‘ , " a u W222» ‘ I rr":, a _P'"=T-""N, . , » "i), 4 x 4 SPORT , y t, I ts, _ jiiat mm SEE Isuzu first , " expenenc Tro o t) on was thit with an IV WW 1C " Isuzu, as in the first Trooper, retains an old-fashioned, but effec- tive, transfer case which requires to you to come to a full stop before locking the hubs by a floor-mounted lever. It's archaic, and it's also sim- pllcity itself and hugely reliable in the bargain. the best sport utility vehicles avail- able anywhere. lt also costs well over $50,000 especially in l993 Country LWB trim with full Roo- guard kit. tN', f5: OAKVILLE TOYOTA “Serving Oakville for over 20 Years 1993 Isuzu Trooper also costs, including dozens of upmarket Iuxo-options, a grand total of $32,090. Ergo, a good $20,000 less than what the Brits are charging. Even though a better Trooper was brought to market in 1992, numer- ous changes have been made to the I993 version. It has also been round- ed and smoothed to improve its abil- ity to cut through the air. Great CAMRY LE "TOURING 1091 SPEERS ROAD 0 842-8400 Based on the previous Trooper, I walked up to this monster-sized sport utility truck with the feeling I The optional four-speed auto- matic transmission was a no charge item as was the air conditioning and twin-tone paint scheme. 4-Whecl drive (4X4) c have built for theme] Manon. However, we some potential Tovo a vast 90 cubic feet with rear seats folded down, feels more like an air- craft hanger on the Arc Royal. Among the many standard equipment items, and by no means a majority are: four-wheel anti-lock brakes; engine block heater; power antenna; outside spare; skid plates; front and rear towing hooks; heated outside mirrors and seats; power locks-windows-brakes-steering- window locks; full gauge package; and an absolutely huge set of P2435/70R16 tires mounted on sir. lug aluminum wheels. H Unless you drive a high performance car. it is unlikely that the tires that the car came equipped with are of very high quality. A new set of tires can improve the road-han- dling ability of your car without necessarily breaking the bank. truck I974 All season tires are above all a compromise. They are not the best tires to challenge a winter storm, nor do they ttttd-st; optional this is a dard. And while the Range Rover, with leather and walnut luthcred lib- erally around the inside, feels like a Kensington Club, the Trooper with "We first choose the tire and then we design the car." This comment from an engineer of the German compa- ny, BMW, indicates the importance of tires. But many car owners are under the impression that the tire industry has stagnated in terms of innovation since the development of the radial tire in 1947. This impression is a false one, however, since it is clear that today's tires wear better and perform better. They are also more expensive, which might be one of the reasons why tire purchasers con- sider price rather than quality, or worse, why many drive on tires whose wornout treads represent an accident waiting to happeru metrt Toyota breaks new ground with T100 mid-size truck Today 's tires perform better DIC anaun's mDupuis m 19 Size sue Toyota Toyota has k marketpl I when the ups am than oyola Canada new market thi introduction ty, ilos or outside " he l ll Spoon " ll O.E.W machine by any me I; (a wine! drive and 500 lb m Ill mpactps sma Inc Ill saslnrd tres with th another C. entered a fall with the wlu yt 13mm ll 'tl I l The 100 n tl ll, if m The T100 is available with either a 5-speed overdrive manual or a 4-speed overdrive automatic transmission. There are two trim levels; base and high torque from low-medium speed tohigh engine speed. Compared to a similar V6 employed in Toyota's compact pick- ups, the T100 engine features a hydraulic auto-tensioner in order to maintain proper timing belt tension at all times while also suppressing noise generated by the belt. In addition, a larger volume air cleaner, increased to 9.0 litres capacity, reduces intake noise. A more efficient evaporative emission control system has also been added. pick-ups have traditionally offered while its car-like interior is comfort- able and roomy. The T100 is powered by an improved version of the current 3.0 litre single overhead cam (SOHC) V6 engine. Known as the 3V-ZE, this multi-port electronically fuel injected engine produces 150 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 180 lb. ft. of torque at 3,400 rpm. The power plant features high torque from low-medium speed One look at the cargo bed emplw sizes the practical side ofT100.There are three stake pockets in each side top rail while a step formed in the inner side panels permits fitting of a 2X4 to allow two-level cargo carrying. For added convenience, the rear tailgate may be easily removed, without using tools. power and a cargo bed as large as a full-size pick-up with a full half-ton payload. It's meant for business with a 5,000 pounds towing capacity, 4,500 pounds for the 4X4. n At the rear, the axle has four links supplemented by industrial- strength coils. The rear suspension travels through 7.5 inches but the long link rods help on the highway by absorbing axle windup at legal speed limits. There are two trim levels. The "S" gets the little V6 and the "LS" gets the beefier version. Both engines in either 5-speed manual or automatic have a listed towing capacity of 2,268 kilos or 5,000 lbs. My test LS, at the $32,090 sale price also included a number of options such as: dark tint on the glass; cruise control; leather steer- arms. Heavy coil springs allow for a whopping 6.8-inch of suspension travel but it's all progressive due to the weight. wasn't going to like it, With tr hp motor, I soon found traffi having difficulty keeping ur, Here was a pleasant surprise. The front suspension uses torsion bars and racecar-inspired double A.. Illt The acid test, siting from lune much iron sop: firma by a 8.6-i mu lit HI " IN But rotation provides little protection unless you observe a couple of basic rules. The first is to make sure that you; wheels are properly balanced. The second is to check the A pressure in your tires at least once a month. 1 1993 Toyota T100 4x4 SRS You must make sure that the tire is not so large that it rubs against the wheel well. Wheel rims should also be changed. It's a good idea to consult a tire specialist about these tires. Car owners can prolong the life of any tires by rotating them regularly. Each automaker has its own recommenda- tions, but most suggest tire rotation every 8,000 to 10,000 kilometres. - offer the best traction on winding hills. They simply provide good value in normal driving conditions, winter and sum- mer. If you truly wish to improve your car's road handling, a low profile tire can be recommended. A low profile tire has lower edges, providing more rigid traction. They are also larger and provide a less comfortable ride. UU ping up with me with thi J from terr 'ur With the l7 round Wednesday. April 21 ' 1993 - Automotlvo - A? tran Wit ll The T100's spacious interior easili transports 3 people in pleasant sur- roundings with plenty of leg, head an; hip room. Models with automatic transmission feature a column shift lever which facilitates 3-across seat: ing. The standard 5-speed manual shifter is floor-mounted. Z In addition, these rust resistartt materials are treated with anti-comg sion waxes at hemmed areas, joins and openings, while a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) sealer is used in areas which are most susceptible to rust such at doors, engine hood and tailgatg Almost the entire underbody is COVE ered with PVC. : To give the T100 smooth, precise; handling, and car-like comfort; a tor: sion bar double wishbone type from suspension and rear leaf spring sue, pension system was chosen by Toyap engineers. On the 4X4 model Tlat the front torsion bar is attached to the upper control arm to improve ground clearance and reduce off-road damage. On the 4X2, the torsion bar is connect: ed to the lower control arm. 3 The T100 is fitted with large ventie lated front disc/rear drum brakes. Reat wheel A.B.S. (Antilock Braking System) operating in Twheel drive mode is standard on all models. The T100 4X4 is also fitted with Toyota?. A.D.D. (Automatic Disconnecting Differential) which permits shift on the fly from rear-wheel to 4-wheel drive high range mode. Power steering is standard equipment on all TlOOs. A Like all Toyotas, the new Tl00 is built to last. High tensile steels givii added strength and structural integrity: All inner panels such as structural components are made of rust resistant galvanealed steel sheets while outet panels such as doors, engine hood tailgate and cargo bed walls are made of a double-layered zinc-iron allot coated steel sheet. I It still isn't for everyone, but it certainly may be for those who need to get where they're going come rain, snow, or lack of room to haul the in-laws. SR5 There are a great many people who bemoan the demise of the faithful old Jeep Grand Wagoneer. They liked the size, the power, aid the ruggedly simple two-speed transfer case which meant never getting hung up because a servo crapped out somewhere in the hydraulics. .. In many ways, I993 Trooper is the spiritual descendent. It allows lots of kids and stuff to be carried to the cottage along with the boat and motor. Or it can be put to work in rugged terrain. F ing wheel; theft alarm; captainfs chairs at the front with thigh sup- port and cushion angle adjust; andht comes with a splendid bus driver'g view of the road thanks to the great slab of a windshield in front. I expected the worst at the pump. Transport Canada states l4.5L/100 nunspon Canada slates I4.5L/l()0 km- 19 mpg city and I I5 L/IOO km- 25 mpg highway. My average was roughly 13.2 L/IOO km, not great, but not bad considering the size of this truck. ttr simple two-speed which meant never up because a serve somewhere in the