Isuzu · Gemini

Isuzu Gemini 2nd generation (JT150/JT190/JT600)

Years: 1985–1990
Chassis: JT150/JT190/JT600
Drivetrain: FF

Image: Jones028 from Hong Kong / CC BY 2.0

Story

Isuzu's first in-house-designed passenger car in 17 years, since the 117 Coupe. It was designed with front-wheel drive and handling in mind, and its body design was by Giorgetto Giugiaro.

Stories

A design whose author went unnamed

The body design of the second-generation Gemini was by Giugiaro, who had close ties with Isuzu through the 117 Coupé and the Piazza. However, because Giugiaro objected to a redesign done in-house at Isuzu, the fact that it was his design was withheld at the launch.

Giorgetto Giugiaro

Chassis

Front

Strut

Rear

Torsion beam

Curb weight: 880-980kg

Production plants

Kawasaki Plant
Kawasaki, Kanagawa

US import eligibility

Earliest cars: Eligible since May 201025 years after sales began in May 1985
Last cars: Eligible since 201525 years after sales ended in 1990 (month not recorded)

Eligibility depends on each car's month of manufacture on its build plate, not on the sale dates shown here (NHTSA).

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Engineers

Giorgetto Giugiaro

A world-renowned car designer. He has had a very close relationship with Isuzu since the late sixties, and designed the Piazza as well as the 117 Coupe and the second-generation Gemini. The Asso di Fiori, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, went on sale as the Piazza two years after its unveiling.