1999 Isuzu Amigo Review
Price Estimate: $575 - $967





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Sporty styling, standard ABS and roomy rear seats.
Cons
- Standard equipment is a bit lacking.
What’s new
Two body styles are available, hardtop or soft top, and an automatic transmission is now offered with the V6 engine.
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Vehicle overview
1999 marks Amigo's second year back on the market after a three-year hiatus. Isuzu's small SUV convertible was reintroduced last year with a completely new facade and has done quite well.
Choices are plentiful when ordering an Amigo; consumers can choose between hardtop or softtop, two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, four-cylinder or V6, and manual or automatic transmission.
Powering the base Amigo is a 2.2-liter, DOHC four-cylinder engine, which pumps out 130 horsepower and 144 foot-pounds of torque. The more powerful 3.2-liter V6 engine is the same one found under the hood of the Rodeo, and it makes 205 horsepower and 214 foot-pounds of torque. With the purchase of a V6 model, consumers can also opt for a four-speed automatic tranny.
Interestingly, four-wheel ABS and a manual moonroof come standard on the Amigo, but air conditioning and power door locks do not. All Amigos are available with a long list of options, however, including air conditioning, skid plates and big alloy wheels. A limited-slip differential can be had on four-wheel drive models and, for 1999, a hard-face spare tire cover is an option for trucks equipped with P245 tires and alloy wheels.
Although we have not yet sampled one of Isuzu's drop-top trucks, the Amigo seems to be holding its own against competitors such as the Chevrolet Tracker, Kia Sportage and Suzuki Vitara. Besides, we're suckers for the Jeep Wrangler convertible, and the Amigo looks like it was developed using the same recipe book.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Rhode Island
$228/mo for Amigo S
Amigo S
vs
$168/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
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Isuzu Amigo Owner Reviews
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Great, Reliable Car
4.63 out of 5 starsTrucklet, 05/20/2010
1999 Isuzu Amigo S V6 2dr SUV 4WD w/Soft Top
This is the second soft top Amigo that I own. My first one, a 1992 bare bones model, 4 cylinder, standard shift, plastic interior no A/C ($12,000), I had to sell, because I broke my hip and could not drive stick shift anymore. I hated to part with this one, because it was such a practical car. But I got another Amigo, a 1999 with all the bells and whistles, including automatic shift, … running boards, AC, 6-speaker cassette, all electric, etc. This is the best car ever! Within those 11 years, I replaced brakes and the battery, that's all. This is the most maintenance-free car I've ever owned. Too bad Isuzu doesn't offer any SUVs or cars in the States anymore.
Amigo
4.88 out of 5 starssammy007, 08/30/2003
1999 Isuzu Amigo S V6 2dr SUV 4WD
Fantastic SUV, built tough enough for rigorous
offroad use. Powerful enough to carry a heavy
load up steap mountain grades without any
trouble. Handles very well.
Amigo: Very reliable, fun and solid!
5 out of 5 starsawryexperiment, 11/30/2009
1999 Isuzu Amigo S V6 2dr SUV 4WD
Bought this new loaded with all options. It is a great SUV overall! Acceleration is smooth and quick, handling is tight, suspension is firm but not rock hard. Body has NO RUST or corrosion after 10 years on salted NJ highways. Interior is comfortable and wearing very well! Great on gas and has had very low operating/maintenance costs.
Cute Car & Overall Good Quality
4.25 out of 5 starsbendyprissy, 05/25/2012
1999 Isuzu Amigo S V6 2dr SUV
Bought used with 100K mi. Have put on 60K mi. Previous owner didn't take car of car at all but still has held up suprisingly well. Replaced timing belt to be safe & horn because it was barely heard. Only issue not caused by previous owner is metal section of roof between both sunroofs has enough of a rust spot to require fixing. No leaks anywhere, including both sunroofs which are … removable - nice. My complaints: very little room inside (feels cramped) & difficult for people to get in/out of back seat; gas mileage from 18-21 mpg; & rough ride (not a sedan). Overall this is the cutest car I've ever owned & has never broken down, very high off ground, gets on/off beach easy w/o 4X4, & fun!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1999 Isuzu Amigo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Amigo since its last redesign.
1999 Amigo Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $228/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 21.0 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalPoor
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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