Who Made the LUV Pickup Truck?

The LUV Pickup Truck was first manufactured by Isuzu Motors in 1972. Initially, the LUV, or Light Utility Vehicle, was designed to be an affordable and reliable vehicle for commercial and agricultural use. It wasn’t until the late 1970s that the LUV began to find its way into the U.S. market as a consumer pickup truck.

The LUV featured a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine that produced 58 horsepower, but later models saw more powerful engines up to 2 liters with a maximum output of 88 horsepower. It also featured four wheel drive and manual transmission options, making it more capable than most compact pickups of its time.

The LUV was designed to be cost-effective and reliable while still providing ample storage capacity. The interior of the truck had plenty of space for cargo, but it also had plenty of creature comforts such as air conditioning, power windows, and AM/FM radio.

The LUV was available in two body styles; a two-door standard cab or a four-door extended cab. The extended cab model featured two jump seats in the back that could fold up when not in use. This made it much more versatile than other pickup trucks of its time.

The LUV pickup truck sold well during its lifetime and was produced until 1982 when General Motors bought out Isuzu Motors and discontinued the model.

Conclusion:

The LUV pickup truck was created by Isuzu Motors in 1972 as an affordable and reliable utility vehicle for commercial and agricultural use before entering U.S markets as a consumer pickup truck in the late 1970s. The model sold well until 1982 when General Motors bought out Isuzu Motors and discontinued it from production.

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Susan Delgado