I remember the older ones as being rather square and harsh and not particularly good. The new Trooper, however, is a definite improvement. Styling is a bit more rounded.
Interior accommodations are more comfortable.
And the engine is more powerful and quieter. So while they have not yet reached the status of the elite of the sport utilities, the Isuzu Trooper is a serviceable vehicle that does a great job. In fact, it almost did more for us. There's a separate shifter for the transfer case. I was impressed with the power of the engine.