Isuzu Aska

The Isuzu Aska was a car model of the Japanese manufacturer Isuzu. It was introduced in 1983 on the basis of the developed by GM J platform, and was thus directly related to the Opel Ascona C Chevrolet Cavalier. He was only available as a four-door notchback sedan.

First generation

Photo shows a styled Irmscher version.

It provided for the Aska especially for the Japanese domestic market, and for Southeast Asia and Australia ( Holden Camira JJ ), but was sold, for example, in Chile as Chevrolet Aska.

The trim levels included initially: base model LT, LT Extra ( power steering, wide tires ), LS ( sports equipment) and LX ( Tinted windows, central arm rests, etc.); 1985 also appeared a sports version called Aska Irmscher. The program initially were 1,8 - and 2 -liter gasoline engine and a two-liter naturally aspirated diesel engine. 1985 all engines were stronger, a two-liter turbo diesel engine supplemented the range. All Aska had a standard five-speed gearbox and were partly ( called NAVI5 ) on request with a three-speed automatic or an automated five-speed gearbox available.

Motors

Second generation

In 1988, a successor was presented, which corresponded to the contemporary Subaru Legacy and has only been purchased. From Subaru of different Aska only by the emblems. Correspondingly low were the number of units sold.

Third and fourth generation

Having cooperated with Isuzu Honda, 1994 and 1998 follow-up models were introduced based on the Honda Accord. In 2002, the last Isuzu Aska came off the line.