Bedford Brava
The final chapter of the Bedford badge, a rugged Isuzu-based workhorse.
- Power
- 76 bhp
- Top speed
- 78 mph
About the Bedford Brava
The Bedford Brava was a rebadged third-generation Isuzu TF (Faster), introduced in 1988 to replace the ageing KB. It represented the final light commercial vehicle to carry the historic Bedford nameplate before General Motors transitioned the brand to Vauxhall in 1990. The 2.5-litre naturally aspirated diesel engine, sourced from Isuzu, was prized for its mechanical simplicity and longevity, though it offered modest performance compared to its Ford P100 rival. Today, surviving Bedford-badged examples are exceptionally rare in the UK, often having been worked to exhaustion or succumbed to corrosion.
Bedford Brava specs
The Bedford Brava produces 76 bhp (57 kW) and 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 78 mph (125 km/h).
| Make | Bedford |
|---|---|
| Model | Brava |
| Trim | 2.5 D |
| Years | 1988–1990 |
| Type | Truck |
| Body style | Pick-up |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 2.5-litre diesel I4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,499 cc (2.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 76 bhp (57 kW) at 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 4,400 rpm |
| Top speed | 78 mph (125 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 51 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Bedford Brava rarity in CarSpot
The Bedford Brava is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 13 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Bedford Brava fun facts
- The Brava was manufactured by Isuzu in Thailand and was the first four-wheel-drive vehicle offered under the Bedford/Vauxhall brand.
- The Bedford name was retired in 1990, meaning the Brava only wore the Griffin badge for two years before becoming the Vauxhall Brava.
- It featured a standardised long-wheelbase platform that provided one of the largest load bays in its class at the time of launch.