1999, 2000, 2001
MSRP:$18,000 – $25,000
The VehiCROSS 3.5 took Isuzu’s already unconventional SUV idea and gave it a larger engine without losing the concept’s distinctive character. Its short, heavily sculpted body looked more like a futuristic show car than a conventional off-roader, while the compact cabin and pronounced wheel arches emphasized its unusual proportions. Underneath, Isuzu retained the electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system that made the VehiCROSS technically interesting. The result was a rare combination of striking design, compact dimensions and genuine off-road engineering.
The 1999–2001 VehiCROSS 3.5 uses a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 producing 215 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission sends power through four-wheel drive, with 0–60 mph taking 8.5 seconds and top speed reaching 115 mph. The front-mounted V6 and multi-link rear suspension give this unusual SUV a practical mechanical foundation while its Torque-On-Demand system adds capability beyond its road-focused appearance.
Compact SUVGasolineS-turbo
$24,500 – $27,000
168
hp
5
seats
23.7
mpg
Compact SUVGasoline1.8i Softback
$19,500 – $24,500
118
hp
5
seats
23.1
mpg
Compact SUVGasoline-S
$30,000 – $50,000
192
hp
2
seats
19.2
mpg
Light Off-road SUVGasolineUnlimited 3.8
$17,000 – $25,000
196
hp
5
seats
19.9
mpg
Large SUVDieselallroad quattro 2.5 TDI
$38,000 – $43,000
178
hp
5
seats
26.1
mpg
Light Off-road SUVDiesel4 TD
$18,000 – $22,000
89
hp
5
seats
20.5
mpg
Large SUVGasoline3.7
$14,000 – $20,000
241
hp
5
seats
16.2
mpg
Medium SUVGasoline$20,000 – $23,000
141
hp
5
seats
16.1
mpg
