Isuzu KB
| Isuzu Faster | |
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| Manufacturer | Isuzu |
| Production | 1972–2002 |
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Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, four-wheel drive |
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| Predecessor | Isuzu Wasp |
| Successor |
Isuzu D-Max Isuzu Hombre |
| First generation | |
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Chevrolet LUV 2-door pickup (US)
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| Also called | Isuzu KB Bedford KB Chevrolet LUV |
| Production | 1972–1980 |
| Assembly | Japan: Fujisawa Plant, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Chile: Arica |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door cab chassis 2-door pickup truck 4-door pickup truck |
| Related | Isuzu Florian |
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| Dimensions | |
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 1979 Isuzu KB (KB40), Australia
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Bedford KB (KB25), Europe
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MY1981–1982 Chevrolet LUV 2-door pickup (US)
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| Also called | Isuzu Faster-Z Isuzu KB Isuzu P'up Bedford KB Chevrolet LUV Holden Rodeo |
| Production | 1980–1988 |
| Assembly | Japan: Fujisawa Plant, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Chile: Arica Colombia: Bogotá New Zealand: Trentham |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door cab chassis 2-door pickup truck 2-door pickup truck (Space Cab) 4-door pickup truck (Crew Cab) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L G161Z I4 (gasoline) 1.6 L 4ZA1 I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L G180Z I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L 4ZB1 I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L G200Z I4 (gasoline) 2.3 L 4ZD1 I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L C190 I4 (diesel) 2.2 L C223 I4 (diesel) |
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Isuzu TF 4-door pickup (Italy)
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| Also called | Isuzu Rodeo (Japan) Isuzu Faster-Z (Thailand) Isuzu Fuego (Philippines) Isuzu Invader (Sabah) Isuzu Ippon (Israel) Isuzu KB (South Africa) Isuzu Pickup (North America) Isuzu TF Isuzu TFR (Thailand) Isuzu TT Fortigo Chevrolet LUV Chevrolet T-Series (Egypt) Holden Rodeo Honda Tourmaster (Thailand) Opel Campo Vauxhall Brava (United Kingdom) Bedford Brava (United Kingdom) Foton Aoling T-Series (China) Jinbei SY10 (China) JiangLing Baodian (China) JiangLing Hunter (Philippines) |
| Production | 1988–2002 |
| Assembly | Chile: Arica Colombia: Bogotá China: Chongqing () Japan: Fujisawa Plant, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Philippines: Biñan Philippines: Santa Rosa (Jiangling-DreamCo) Portugal: Vendas Novas () Thailand: Rayong Tunisia: Kairouan () United States: Lafayette, Indiana |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door pickup truck 2-door pickup truck (Space Cab) 4-door pickup truck (Crew Cab) |
| Related | Isuzu Wizard (first generation) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.2 L 115 hp (85 kW) C22NE / 22LE I4 2.3 L 4ZD1 I4 2.6 L 4ZE1 I4 2.5 L 4JA1-T 2.8 L 4JB1-T td I4 3.0 L 4JH1-T 3.1 L 4JG2-T td I4 3.1 L LG6 V6 3.2 L 6VD1 V6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
The Isuzu Faster is a pick-up truck that was manufactured and marketed by Isuzu between 1972 and 2002 over three generations. The Faster was succeeded worldwide by Isuzu D-Max worldwide, except in North America.
Isuzu of Japan introduced the KB20 / 25 series Faster pickup in 1972. The regular wheelbase models were designated "20", while "25" referred to the longer version. Derived from the Isuzu Florian, the Faster shared many components, including doors and the front-end assemblage. It served as a replacement for the Isuzu Wasp, a pickup version of the Bellett which preceded the Florian. Both single and twin headlamp front fascia designs were produced.
Due to the exterior dimensions, and engines offered were found to be in compliance with Japanese regulations, the platform was classed in the favorable "compact" designation, and competed with other Japanese made products sold in Japan at the time.
In most export markets, Isuzu rebranded the Faster as the "Isuzu KB". However, the Faster was often distributed through General Motors (GM) retail channels and sold under the Chevrolet brand as the "Chevrolet LUV"—LUV being an acronym for light utility vehicle.Bedford, the European commercial vehicle subsidiary of GM also offered the vehicle under the "Bedford KB" name.
The Isuzu Faster used a traditional pickup truck chassis with a ladder frame and a leaf spring live axle rear suspension. At the front, the A-arm suspension used an independent configuration. The 2,600 mm (102.4 in) wheelbase was similar to its competitors, as was the 1,855 mm (73.0 in) cargo bay. Unlike for the preceding Wasp, there was also a long wheelbase version (KB25) which had 2,995 mm (117.9 in) between the axles, which made for a 2,290 mm (90.2 in) bed.
In 1978 a four-wheel drive version became available, with the KB40 chassis code but sold under the "Faster Rodeo" label in Japan. There was also a double cab (on the longer chassis) version. Sales ended in 1980 when the second generation was introduced. The engine used in most markets was a carbureted 1.6-liter (1,584 cc) gasoline SOHC inline-four of 94 PS (69 kW), which was complemented by a 2.0-liter (1,951 cc) diesel four (KBD) which produced 62 PS (46 kW). Top speeds were 145 km/h (90 mph) and 115 km/h (71 mph) for the gasoline and diesel versions respectively. In Japan, an overhead valve engine (G161) was fitted originally; this produces 84 PS (62 kW) for a 135 km/h (84 mph) top speed.
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