Well, all i have to say is that the Isuzu Gemini Irmschir Wagon (i.e., the car we happen to be talking about) is that it is quite popular in Japan to be tuned.
Call it what ever you like, but it is as JDM as any Silvia conversion or B16 powered CRX. There are devoted tuning shops and race teams that swear by them, and the Isuzus are very competitive on the track. The mentality to call this car a Geo is a joke, as "Geos" are nothing more than rebadged Suzukis and Isuzus. This is not a Geo in the technical sense.
I can't keep up with this car in my S13 Silvia, but can your little honda keep up with me? I doubt it. And if all you people go by is drag racing, then you should probably think again what it is to drive a car, this thing hauls ass and out-handles most exotics. Besides, the slip time is 3 years old. Things have changed.
For anyone actually interested in doing research instead of talking out of thier asses, heres a link to one of the many Isuzu aftermarket companies.
http://www.funnyfactory.net/menu.htm
And for a race team. . .
http://www.aquariussports.com/
These are pics of the JDM AWD Isuzu. Obviously not an american Geo, now is it? I concider the matter closed because you closed minded people need to learn more about a subject before you remark on it and Im tired of hearing it. Its original, its damned fast and it still cost less than making a Civic just as fast.