1998 ISUZU OASIS FEATURES
IMPROVED ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

For 1998, the Isuzu Oasis receives an improved engine and transmission along with minor exterior and interior upgrades. The engine, a 2.3 liter, four-cylinder, sixteen-valve, in-line design, features variable valve timing and valve-lift electronic control and a ten cubic centimeter increase in displacement.

IMPROVEMENTS - Buy The Isuzu Oasis

The displacement increase is the result of larger bore and stroke dimensions. Bore has been increased by one millimeter, 85mm to 86mm, and stroke by two, 95mm to 97mm. This increase in displacement, results in a ten-horsepower increase,150 hp @ 5600 rpm, vs l40 hp @ 5600 rpm, along with an accompanying seven pound-foot increase in torque,152 lb. ft. @ 4700 rpm, versus 145 lb. ft. @ 4600 rpm. Other engine improvements include the adoption of an anti- knock control system permitting a higher compression ratio, 9.3 :1 vs. 8.8:1 and optimized ignition timing. Greater engine block rigidity and reduced connecting rod mass reduces noise, vibration (more) and harshness. Fuel consumption has also been reduced from 20 city/24 highway to 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway.

TRANSMISSION - Buy The Isuzu Oasis

Mated to the new engine is an electronically controlled, four-speed automatic transmission with a lockup torque converter and electronic grade-sensing system. The grade-sensing system utilizes grade logic to interpret inputs such as throttle position to decide the optimum shift point. Without this system the driver would generally have to compensate vcrith more throttle input to get the transmission to kick down.

BRAKES - Buy The Isuzu Oasis

Retained in the 1998 model are four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, engine speed-sensing rack and pinion power steering and four-wheel double-wishbone suspension. Springs are located independently of the shock absorbers to increase cabin space without compromising load-carrying.

MODEL CHOICES - Buy The Isuzu Oasis

Two versions of the Isuzu Oasis are offered for 1998, the S and LS. Both feature as standard the upgraded four-cylinder engine, newly revised automatic transmission and humidity controlled air conditioning with front and rear outlets.

STANDARD FEATURES - Buy The Isuzu Oasis

In addition to a long list of standard features found on the S version, the LS version is equipped with color-keyed, dual power rear view mirrors, power door locks and windows, two-way power sliding sunroof, roof mounted luggage rack, five-spoke aluminum wheels, keyless entry system and 80 watt AM/FM stereo/cassette player with six speakers and theft deterrent. Both versions are equipped with heat-absorbing, green-tinted window glass. A tachometer has been added to the standard instrument package on both models, and a map light added to the second row seat on LS models. The horn pad has been relocated to the center of the steering wheel on both versions.

SEATS - Buy The Isuzu Oasis

To enhance front seat comfort, both versions have full-flat reclining front bucket seats with armrests. In addition, the LS driver's seat is equipped with power height seat adjustment. Rear seating on the S version is a three passenger removable bench-type, with two center fold-down armrests. Sescond row seatin in the LS version sports two removable passenger bucket seats with flip-fold armrests. Both versions have third row fold-down bench seat with armrests. With second row seats removed and third row seats folded down, the Oasis provides 93.5 cubic feet of cargo space in the S version and 102.5 cubic feet in the LS version.

COLORS - Buy The Isuzu Oasis

Both the S and LS models are offered in a choice of five colors, with Vivid Red Pearl and Iceberg Silver being new for 1998.

WARRANTY - Buy The Isuzu Oasis

Like all Isuzu light vehicles, the Oasis comes with one of the finest warranties in the industry: 36 month/50,000-mile limited, bumper-to-bumper, 60-month/60,000-mile limited powertrain and 72-month/100,000-mile rust perforation warranty. The warranty also includes a 24 hour/365 day-a-year, 60-month/60,000-mile roadside assistance program.

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