Carmall.com - Well, the Isuzu Panther has been subject to quite a bit of rumours in the last couple of years. From the possibility of discontinued production due to future implementation of new emission standards, to reports that this locally-assembled family car will be replaced by a global product, the MU-7. The fact says otherwise however, as PT Isuzu Astra Motor Indonesia still have the Panther on the offer for local consumers in 2012.

Amongst other members of the Panther family (Touring, Smart, LV, LS), the Grand Touring (GTR) is the highest variant. This status can easily be recognised by its aesthetic differences, such as the presence of side body mouldings, chrome sideview mirrors with indicator lights, a roof rail, and the alloy wheels with black chrome finishing on the exterior.

Other distinctions are also found inside the cabin. The GTR comes with leather-wrapped seats and also a single in-dash DVD monitor not available on other Panther variants. Nonetheless, as the Panther was designed to be a passenger car/family car, both the standard and the GTR can accomodate up to 9 passengers, and luggage.

Exterior

Competing with the Toyota Innova, the Isuzu Panther, or known as the Crosswind XU in the Phillipines, has some exterior similarities with the Chevrolet Tavera available in Indonesia.