| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Subaru Legacy Isuzu Aska CX |
| Production | 1990–1993 |
| Assembly | Ōta, Gunma (Japan) |
| Layout | FF (standard) AWD (optional on 2.0L) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L EJ18 H4 2.0 L EJ20 H4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
With the exception of the American market, the J platform did not continue into the 1990s.
Not having the resources to develop a mid-size car on their own, Isuzu forged a short-lived alliance with Subaru. This provided for Isuzu to supply Subaru with Isuzu Bighorns (rebadged as the Subaru Bighorn), while Isuzu rebadged Subaru's mid-size Legacy sedan as the Isuzu Aska, beginning in June 1990. Both rebadged models were sold only in the Japanese market. There was also a Subaru Leone Van version briefly available, badged as the Isuzu Geminett II.
The EJ series engine was offered. in both 1.8 and 2.0 liter displacements. The engine has either single or double overhead camshaft architecture and pent-roof, cross flow cylinder firing chambers.
The 2.0 liter fuel delivery was managed with sequential multiport fuel injection, and the 1.8 liter engine used a modified fuel delivery system with single point throttle body fuel injection called SPFI. The DOHC 2.0 liter non turbocharged engine had a dual stage intake manifold.
The 2.0 liter vehicle came optional with Subaru's AWD system while the 1.8 came with FWD only. As with all other Askas, this was only ever available with four-door saloon bodywork. The Aska was discontinued in May 1993, as the Subaru deal came to an end.
