Isuzu Oasis

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Isuzu Oasis
Manufacturer	Honda
Parent company	Isuzu
Production	1996–1999
Assembly	Sayama, Japan
Class	Minivan
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	2.2L SOHC 140 hp (96-97) 2.3L SOHC VTEC 150 hp (98-99) I4
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2830 mm (114.4 in)
Length	1996-97: 4575 mm (187.2 in) 1998-99: 187.6 in (4765 mm)
Width	1793 mm (70.6 in)
Height	1996-97: 1640 mm (64.6 in) 1998-99: 63.6 in (1615 mm)
Related	Honda Odyssey Honda Accord

The Isuzu Oasis is a minivan produced as result of an agreement between Isuzu and Honda from 1996 to 1999. It was the only minivan produced by the company.

Under the agreement, Honda would purchase Isuzu Rodeo and Isuzu Trooper vehicles to be sold as the Honda Passport and Acura SLX, respectively, while Isuzu would purchase Honda Odyssey and Honda Civic vehicles to be sold as the Isuzu Oasis and Isuzu Gemini, respectively. Though the Oasis was essentially the same vehicle as the Odyssey with a lower sticker price and a better warranty, Honda's more prominent brand recognition propelled the Odyssey to greater sales. The Oasis was sold from the 1996 model year to the 1999 model year in the United States. The Odyssey was redesigned for 1999, but Isuzu still sold the original body with minor changes all the way through 1999. Later Oasis models came with a 2.3L VTEC engine similar to the engine found in the sixth-generation Honda Accord.

[edit] Trivia

• Many Oasises were once used as New York City taxis.