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| − | '''Isuzu Piazza. 1981–91 (prod. unknown). 3-door coupé. F/R, 1949 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC).''' Initially a beautiful coupé proposal (Asso di Fiori) by Giugiaro on [[Isuzu Gemini]] 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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| | ''Manufacturing location:'' Fujisawa, Japan | | ''Manufacturing location:'' Fujisawa, Japan |
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| − | ''Marque:'' [[Isuzu]] | ''Model:'' [[Isuzu Piazza]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Isuzu 117 Coupé]] | ''Successor:'' [[Isuzu Piazza (1991–2)]] | + | ''Marque:'' [[Isuzu]] | ''Model:'' [[Isuzu Piazza]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Isuzu 117 Coupé]] | ''Successors:'' [[Isuzu Piazza (1991–4)]], [[Isuzu Impulse (1990–2)]] |
Latest revision as of 06:36, 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 | Successors: Isuzu Piazza (1991–4), Isuzu Impulse (1990–2)
