• Chevrolet LUV

The Isuzu/Chevrolet LUV (LUV English; Utilitary Light Vehicle, ‘light commercial vehicle’) is a medium sized van produced by the American manufacturer since 1972 Chevrolet LUV, originally manufactured by the Japanese company Isuzu Isuzu as Faster,. was designed to compete against midsize pickups like Toyota Hilux, Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger, Mazda and Mitsubishi L200 Serie B.

The LUV was replaced in 1982 by the Chevrolet S-10 in the U.S. market. In Chile, Colombia and Ecuador LUV is manufactured and exported to several countries in Central and South America and Isuzu under the Chevrolet brand. In 2004, the LUV was recalled and replaced the truck Japanese origin Isuzu D-Max, renamed Luv D-Max for reasons of continuity and building on the reputation of the truck.

Made in Japan and shipped to the United States from 1972 to about 1982 with a 1.8 liter engine (Isuzu Motor G180Z) and Latin America with a 1.6 liter engine (Isuzu Motor G161Z) with gearbox 4 speed. Commercialized in Chile since 1975, and began to assemble in the country since June 1980; in this market plus one diesel version bencinera Japanese version (Engine Isuzu C190) was commercialized. Some units were also made in your Chevrolet automobile plant in Arica Chile. In America it is replaced by the Chevrolet S-10 manufactured locally.

The second generation was based on the second generation of the isuzu kb and manufactured from 1981 to 1989 and sold very South America manufactured in Chile and exported to Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. This model had 1.6-liter truck (The same G161Z previous generation) and some models from 1983 to 1988 came with 2.0-liter engines (Isuzu G200Z). Apart from the year 1986 came with 5-speed gearbox.

The third generation of the LUV was based on the first generation of the Isuzu TF and Chevrolet was assembled in Arica, Chile, GM OBB in Ecuador and in Colombia plants. It is a truck ‘Heavy Duty’, able to withstand extreme loads of 700 to 900kg in his pickup.

The LUV model presented on 2 engines, 1.6 liters (Isuzu Motor 4ZA1) and 2.3 liters (Isuzu Motor 4ZD1)) and versions of a cab, crew cab and Crew, air conditioning, alloy wheels, electric windows and mirrors and central locking.

This model remained in force until 1998, with changes to the front trunk, bumper, headlights and body.

Since 1994, the LUV was released with catalytic engine MPFI (Multi-Point Fuel Injection) (multipoint injection), which contributes to fuel savings and lower emissions.

Fourth LUV model, manufactured at the plant of General Motors in Colombia, Chile and Ecuador.

The LUV received a redesign (more rounded) on the front, and inside cargo box however the windows, door panels and roof remain the same. The standard engine is a 2.2 L (petrol) (GM C22NE). Also includes 3.2 V6 engine with DOHC (Isuzu 6VD1W) in petrol and diesel 2.5 TDi (Isuzu 4JA1TC) and 2.8 TD (Isuzu 4JB1T)

The LUV was full semi-basic options, and complete equipment with air-conditioning, central locking and electric windows. LUV versions that follow are almost identical is maintained virtually intact until 2004 body.

From factory was exported to Bolivia Chile (chassis, single cab, double cab 4×2 and 4×4 Double Cab, gasoline and diesel) several finishes, Venezuela (4×2 Single Cab, Double Cab and Double Cab 4×2 LS 4×4 DLX. All versions 2300cc petrol carbureted) and Mexico (Chassis Only 4×2, single cab and double cab Gasoline MPFI)

Also known as "Chevrolet Millenium". This model has difference in name between Millenium and Millenium II, without any difference between them. It is very similar to its predecessor, with the small difference that has a strip of color that contrasts with your base color. They also change the seats in a very mild aspect and has in all its versions Front electric mirrors and in some versions, electric rear. Was exported from Chile to Bolivia the Luv X-treme gasoline V6 engine, alloy wheels, roll bar.

There was also an exclusive version manufactured in Chile known as Luv Wagon/Grand Luv. It was a closed version of the Luv Double Cab, derived from the Thai Rung-Isuzu Adventure, original model from Thailand (not to be confused with the Isuzu/Chevrolet Rodeo model). He had a third row of passengers and spare tire in the rear. The 2WD version was Luv Wagon, Isuzu engine that equipped C22NE (L4, 2.2), while the 4WD version was called Grand Luv, equipped with the V6 engine 6VD1 Isuzu (3.2). In Mexico Chevrolet marketed it from 1997 to 2006. This was the last model in that country.

Sixth LUV model, also manufactured in Chile. Is fully equipped and has dual airbags. It was sold less than the previous because the price was significantly higher. This was the last model based on the original LUV Isuzu KB before being replaced by the Chevrolet Luv D-Max.

The seventh model based on the new Isuzu D-Max, is the extent of use of the name gave rise to its high reputation, as it is a very different model systematically both in conception and design and dimensions to the idea of ​​a vehicle Multi-Purpose Light, which was their flagship sale not only in Japan but throughout the world, so the same Isuzu D-Max is known in the South American continent as the Chevrolet Luv D-Max. Initially called Chevrolet or Isuzu Luv D-Max, but is now known as Chevrolet D-Max and is Produced in Ecuador and marketed in Bolivia (where then would commercialize the Luv D-Max was replaced by the Chevrolet Colorado of U.S. origin), Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay and using the Chevrolet brand in Venezuela under the Isuzu brand. In the rest of the world is known as Isuzu D-MaxX. Not sold in North America (Canada, U.S. and Mexico) as they variants sold Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and Isuzu i-Series (I-270 and I-320). Some Chevrolet Luv D-Max came to the UK with RHD by independent importers. The 2011 is available in an edition called Colombia Minera Luv Dmax with adapataciones for the mining and oil industry, initially designed for the bidding contract 500 flatbed trucks listed by Ecopetrol, but which was eventually won by Mazda and BT-50 model, the Luv D-Max dierctamente never been sold in Mexico, and instead sold the Colorado. The number of trucks and Chevrolet Luv Luv D-Max have been sold in Australia and New Zealand as Holden Rodeo, then they would be replaced by the Holden Colorado made in Thai plant GM.

The truck sold in the South American continent has several safety features, which are taken from the Japanese version of series; which is a system of dual airbags and ABS brakes, which have integrated EBD system, to fix a defect in the Chevrolet Rodeo, their basic idea.