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− | '''Isuzu Piazza. 1981–91 (prod. n/a). 3-door coupé. F/R, 1949 cm³ (I4 OHC).''' Initially a beautiful coupé proposal (Asso di Fiori) by Giugiaro on [[Isuzu Gemini (1979–85)]] mechanicals. Flawed under the skin with poor handling and long model life—in a country where four years are normal—meant the Piazza was one of the most disliked in Japan toward the end of its run. Handling by [[Lotus]] models in mid-1980s sorted one aspect, but by then Piazza was looking passé. Exported as Isuzu Impulse to North America; [[Holden]] Piazza to Australia (from 1986—well past its sell-by date). | + | '''Isuzu Piazza (JR120/JR130). 1981–91 (prod. n/a). 3-door coupé. F/R, 1949 cm³ (I4 OHC).''' Initially a beautiful coupé proposal (Asso di Fiori) by Giugiaro on [[Isuzu Gemini (1979–85)]] mechanicals. Flawed under the skin with poor handling and long model life—in a country where four years are normal—meant the Piazza was one of the most disliked in Japan toward the end of its run. Handling by [[Lotus]] models in mid-1980s sorted one aspect, but by then Piazza was looking passé. Exported as Isuzu Impulse to North America; [[Holden]] Piazza to Australia (from 1986—well past its sell-by date). |
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Revision as of 06:04, 7 July 2015
Isuzu Piazza (JR120/JR130). 1981–91 (prod. n/a). 3-door coupé. F/R, 1949 cm³ (I4 OHC). Initially a beautiful coupé proposal (Asso di Fiori) by Giugiaro on Isuzu Gemini (1979–85) mechanicals. Flawed under the skin with poor handling and long model life—in a country where four years are normal—meant the Piazza was one of the most disliked in Japan toward the end of its run. Handling by Lotus models in mid-1980s sorted one aspect, but by then Piazza was looking passé. Exported as Isuzu Impulse to North America; Holden Piazza to Australia (from 1986—well past its sell-by date).
Manufacturing location: Fujisawa, Japan
Marque: Isuzu | Model: Isuzu Piazza | Predecessor: Isuzu 117 Coupé | Successor: Isuzu Piazza (1991–3)