The cost has been slashed, as it now uses 90 per cent less platinum than
the outgoing unit.
Even so, the powerplant offers now 260Nm of torque, with 20Nm more than
the outgoing unit.
From the placement of the spark plugs and the crankshaft to sound - deadening enhancements, the new Dragon engine is said to be a huge improvement over
the outgoing unit.
The resultant output is 138 - hp compared to 124 - hp from
the outgoing unit and 123 lb - ft of torque compared to 115.
It's not as new as it is rehashed from an old model, but it's significantly more powerful than
the outgoing unit.
This makes the high tune version of the new motor more powerful than
the outgoing unit.
Five kilograms (about 11 pounds) are gone in the front axle alone when compared to
the outgoing unit.
Some 26 kg lighter than
the outgoing unit, it makes an additional 24kW / 15Nm, the latter joining a total of 480Nm delivered from as low as 1700rpm — and on hand until 5850rpm.
Isuzu UTE says the model's Euro5 emissions - compliant 4JJ1 - TC Hi - Power engine offers 50Nm more torque than
the outgoing unit, now providing a peak of 430Nm, and 380Nm (the old unit's peak figure) from 1700rpm (100rpm lower) to 3500rpm (700rpm higher).
The new mill is a turbocharged 3.0 - liter boxer six - cylinder with more power and more torque than
the outgoing unit.
It saves 55 pounds versus
the outgoing unit and offers quick gear changes, like a dual - clutch setup.
The latter is brand - new and not a massive improvement over
the outgoing unit, but it now motivates a lighter, more rigid car.