Isuzu Gemini

The Isuzu Gemini was a 1974 to 2000 model built by the Japanese automaker Isuzu.

Gemini (1974-1987)

The first Gemini emerged from the company since 1971, co- produced with General Motors, demonstrating his physical resemblance to the Opel Kadett and various other vehicles. However, the best engines and chassis from the previous Isuzu Bellet Gemini found in use; Moreover, he possessed an independent interior with other Türverriegelern, what can be said here of limited Badge engineering. The Gemini, which was until 1975 still sold as Bellet Gemini was available as a four-door notchback sedan and two-door coupe as. Gemini has been exported to Australia and New Zealand, among others ( Isuzu Gemini), Thailand ( Opel Gemini) and the USA ( Buick Opel ). In Australia and New Zealand also combination and van versions were on offer.

The first generation model was one of the world's branched GM model family based on the so-called T platform to the Opel Kadett C, Chevrolet Chevette, Vauxhall Chevette, the Argentinian Opel K 180, the Australian Holden Gemini and Pontiac T1000 included. The Isuzu version (internal designation PF50/60 and PFD60 ) appeared in November 1974, first with 1600 cc four-cylinder petrol engines (Type PF50 ), 1977, the 1.8 -liter version was as gasoline nachgeschoben (Type PF60 ). In 1979 the plant launched the diesel variant with 1817 cc four-cylinder (type PFD60 ).

The original round headlights were on a first facelift in June 1977 replaced by square units, which in turn gave way round headlights since 1979. 1981 Gemini was given a complete facelift with new front and rear sections. In 1979, the luxury version of ZZ with 1.8-liter DOHC engine or the new diesel engine came into the program; the latter proved in the wake of the so-called second oil crisis in 1979 proved very popular. From 1982 there was a Gemini with turbo diesel engine, which decreed according to work on the world's first electronic control.

In the U.S., the Gemini from April 1976 until the fall of 1979 marketed as Buick Opel, then sold by Isuzu itself under the name of I- cord.

Production of regular models ran from the end of 1985, the Gemini ZZ was still produced until February 1987. Overall emerged from the Gemini of the first generation 768 535 copies.

Isuzu Gemini II (1985-1990)

In May 1985, the first model change took place. The successor now had front wheel drive and had a designed by Giorgio Giugiaro, an independent body which reminded a little of the Isuzu Piazza. This as FF Gemini designated car was also offered in the Federal Republic on a separate Isuzu sales network, initially as a 1.5 liter diesel and 1.7 liter turbo diesel, from 1988 as a GTI with 1.6 liter 135 hp (99 kW) gasoline engine. In 1987, a slight revision now with different front end and revised interior.

Isuzu Gemini III (1990-1993)

As of March 1990, the third generation was offered with now more aerodynamic and more modern body. In the U.S., was a name change from Isuzu I- Mark Isuzu Stylus to. In Europe, the model was offered only as a right-hand drive in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. A derived coupe version Isuzu Impulse was introduced as the successor to the Isuzu Piazza. As engines 1.5 liter, 1.6 liter and 1.8 liter petrol engines and 1.7-liter turbodiesel from the predecessor were used. Since Isuzu decided to exit the car division, no successor has been developed and the Gemini III set in the course of 1993, built by 406 625 copies worldwide.

Isuzu Gemini IV (1993-1996)

1993 appeared a new Gemini model, only as a sedan, the descendant of the Honda Domani by badge engineering.

Isuzu Gemini V (1997-2000)

The fifth generation was a badge - engineering model of the Honda Domani sedan and was produced until mid-2000, with no successor.

Source

Automobil Revue catalog number 1982 ( specifications )