Opel Gemini
| Isuzu Gemini | |
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1988-89 Isuzu Gemini hatchback
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
Isuzu (1974–1993) Honda (1993–2000) |
| Production | 1974–2000 (Japan) |
| Assembly | Fujisawa Plant, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan (1974–2000) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
Subcompact car Compact car |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Isuzu Bellett |
| First generation | |
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Isuzu Gemini
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| Overview | |
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| Production | November 1974–February 1987 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | T-body |
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| Powertrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,405 mm (95 in) |
| Length | 4,135 mm (163 in) |
| Width | 1,570 mm (62 in) |
| Height | 1,365 mm (54 in) |
| Curb weight | 930 kg (2,050 lb) |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Isuzu I-Mark Chevrolet Spectrum Geo Spectrum Pontiac Sunburst Chevrolet Gemini Holden Gemini |
| Production | 1985–1990 |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback coupe 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | R-body |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L 4XB1 I4 (JT140, export only) 1.5 L 4XC1 (LC5) I4 (JT150) 1.5 L 4XC1-T (LC0) turbo I4 (JT150) 1.6 L 4XE1 DOHC I4 (JT190) 1.5 L 4EC1 diesel/TD I4 (JT600) |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed semi-automatic (NAVi5) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Length | I-Mark Hatchback Coupe: 4,011 mm (157.9 in) I-Mark Sedan: 4,082 mm (160.7 in) Spectrum Hatchback Coupe: 3,998 mm (157.4 in) Spectrum Sedan: 4,069 mm (160.2 in) |
| Width | I-Mark: 1,613 mm (63.5 in) Spectrum: 1,615 mm (63.6 in) |
| Height | I-Mark: 1,374 mm (54.1 in) Spectrum: 1,321 mm (52.0 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Chevrolet Chevette (Spectrum) Opel Isuzu (I-Mark) Pontiac Acadian (Sunburst) |
| Successor |
Isuzu Stylus (I-Mark) Passport Optima (Sunburst) Geo Storm (Spectrum, hatchback) Geo Prizm (Spectrum, sedan) |
| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Isuzu Stylus |
| Production | 1990–1993 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | R-body |
| Related |
Geo Storm Isuzu Impulse Asüna Sunfire |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L 4XC1 I4 (JT150) 1.5 L 4XC1-T turbo I4 (JT150) 1.6 L 4XE1 DOHC I4 (JT190) 1.8 L 4XF1 DOHC I4 1.7 L 4EC1 diesel/TD I4 (JT600) |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm (96.5 in) |
| Length | 4,191 mm (165.0 in) |
| Width | 1,679 mm (66.1 in) 1,694 mm (66.7 in) (4WD sedan) |
| Height | 1,374 mm (54.1 in) |
| Fourth generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1993–1996 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related |
Honda Civic Honda Domani Honda Integra SJ Rover 400 |
| Fifth generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called |
Honda Domani Acura EL |
| Production | 1997–2000 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in (2,619 mm) |
The Isuzu Gemini was a subcompact car (later a compact car) that was produced by the Japanese automaker Isuzu from 1974 to 2000. The same basic product was built and/or sold under several other names, sometimes by other General Motors brands, in various markets around the world. While the first generation was of a rear-wheel drive design, later versions were all front-wheel-drive. The last two generations were no more than badge-engineered Honda Domani until the name was retired in 2000.
The first Gemini was the Bellett Gemini, first seen in November 1974. It was based on the third-generation Opel Kadett C on the General Motors T-car platform and came in four-door sedan and two-door coupe body styles. The chassis code was PF50, although the later 1.8-liter versions were called PF60 and the diesels PFD60.
In June 1977 the Gemini received its first, light, facelift. The bigger 1817 cc G180 series engine became available, fitted with rectangular headlights rather than the round units used on the 1600. This model offered 110 PS (81 kW), although this output dropped to 105 PS (77 kW) if an automatic transmission was fitted. In November of the same year the 1600 was updated, now with square headlights and an engine with the I·CAS oxidation catalyst ("Isuzu Clean Air System") which could manage the 1978 emissions standards. One year later the Gemini 1800's engine was also upgraded to meet the 1978 emissions standards. Power remained unchanged, and the automatic now offered the same power as cars with manual transmission. The ignition system was now of a transistor less type, and the trunk lid was now opened remotely (not added to the Gemini 1600 until the end of December). The Gemini Black and 1800 Minx were also added, the Minx with a two-tone paintjob and the Black with black paintwork and more sporty yet comfortable equipment including alloy wheels.
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