2000 Isuzu Amigo: Road Test
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- MSRP: $15,730 -$20,495
- Invoice: $14,943 -$18,856
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Our road test for the 2000 Isuzu Amigo includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Isuzu Amigo from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Isuzu Amigo, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Isuzu Amigo help you decide if a 2000 Isuzu Amigo is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| S wgn | S V6 conv 4WD w/Ironman Pkg., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 2.9 |
Our test 4x4 V6 with manual transmission ran 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds. The V6 lacks low-end power but has impressive mid-range punch. The 4-cylinder feels lethargic by comparison.
FUEL ECONOMY
| S wgn | S V6 conv 4WD w/Ironman Pkg., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.8 |
We averaged 17.3 mpg in tests of a V6 with manual transmission. Not bad for a compact SUV.
RIDE QUALITY
| S wgn | S V6 conv 4WD w/Ironman Pkg., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 2.7 |
We haven't had the opportunity to test the new Intelligent Suspension Control. The standard suspension absorbs small bumps well, but bounces over rough pavement.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| S wgn | S V6 conv 4WD w/Ironman Pkg., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.5 |
Bumpy corners can make the tail skitter a bit, but handling is otherwise okay, enhanced by fairly precise steering.
QUIETNESS
| S wgn | S V6 conv 4WD w/Ironman Pkg., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2.4 |
Road and engine noise are low, and Amigo is quieter overall than a Jeep Wrangler.
CONTROLS
| S wgn | S V6 conv 4WD w/Ironman Pkg., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.4 |
High-mounted audio and climate controls are fairly easy to reach, but the radio buttons are small and the manual shifter blocks the CD slot.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| S wgn | S V6 conv 4WD w/Ironman Pkg., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.4 |
Even large adults fare well but sit low to the floor. Entry/exit suffers from a high step-up.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| S wgn | S V6 conv 4WD w/Ironman Pkg., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 2.9 |
Limited leg and head room, and the seat is too narrow for three adults. Access is difficult even with the passenger-side slide-forward seat.
CARGO ROOM
| S wgn | S V6 conv 4WD w/Ironman Pkg., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.6 |
Enough room behind the rear seat for a few bags of groceries, but the side-hinged tailgate takes an extra step to release, and the seatback is awkward to fold down.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| S wgn | S V6 conv 4WD w/Ironman Pkg., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.8 |
Amigo is far from perfect, though it is more substantial than some other small SUVs, and more refined than a Jeep Wrangler.
Total Score
| S wgn | S V6 conv 4WD w/Ironman Pkg., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 40 | 38.4 |
Total Score: 38
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