>>Isuzu D-Max

Isuzu D-Max

Isuzu D-Max
Manufacturer	Isuzu Motors, Thailand GM Chile, Chile GM del Ecuador, Ecuador
Also called	Isuzu Rodeo
Production	2002 - present
Class	Mid-size pickup truck
Engine(s)	DDi ITEQ 4JK1-TC 2.5L common rail diesel 116 PS (114 hp/85 kW), DDi ITEQ 4JJ1-TC 3.0L common rail diesel Turbo Intercooler 146 PS (144 hp/107 kW), DDi ITEQ 4JJ1-TCX 3.0L common rail diesel Turbo Intercooler with Variable Geometry 163 PS (161 hp/120 kW)
Transmission(s)	5 Speed Manual with Switch Control (Shift on The Fly) + 3 Transfer Mode 4WD, 4 Speed Automatic
Wheelbase	3050 mm (120.1 in)
Length	4980 mm (196.1 in)
Width	1800 mm (70.9 in)
Height	1735 mm (68.3 in)
Curb weight	1850 kg (4079 lb)
Fuel capacity	76 litres (20.1 US gal/16.7 imp gal)
Related	Isuzu MU-7 Isuzu i-280/i-350 Chevrolet LUV Chevrolet Colorado GMC Canyon Holden Rodeo

Isuzu D-Max is a pickup truck made by Isuzu. It shares the same platform with some of the General Motors mid-size trucks. It is sold in Australia as the third generation Holden Rodeo.

Assembly sites

• Arica, Chile as Chevrolet LUV D-Max (carrying on with the tradition of the LUV name)
• Ecuador, also as Chevrolet LUV D-Max
• Thailand, as Isuzu D-Max
• South Africa as the Isuzu KB

Isuzu MU-7

The Isuzu MU-7 is a PPV based on the Isuzu D-Max chassis and offers a 7-seat arrangement. Basically, the MU-7 has the same face as the D-Max but with difference exclusively. It is only available in Thailand and The Philippines. In the Philippines this model is called the Isuzu Alterra.

Gold Series

In 2007, Isuzu celebrates its 50th annversary year for its long run activities in Thailand, with Gold Series models as the 2008 model year. For Isuzu D-Max and MU-7 entirely models. Only this model year, every model will get the Gold Isuzu badge at the front side, while features for each models still in differences. D-Max Rodeo S model was dropped. The Hi-Lander Cab4 model with VGS Turbo engine become available for the first time. The 4x4 models get new front bumper with chrome rims. And additional 3 new exterior colors, but to the selected models. While top range MU-7 models (Primo 4x2/Activo 4x4) get new entertainment system along with reverse assist system with camera from Kenwood. Also add the additional new low cost 4x2 model, the S with DDI ITEQ 3.0 litre (146 PS), priced below Primo models. Primo models with DDI ITEQ 3.0 litre were dropped. MUA5H 5-Speed manual transmission and MaxMatic-III 4-Speed automatic transmission still exclusively reserved for all D-Max & MU-7 VGS Turbo models.

>>Isuzu Ascender

Isuzu Ascender

Isuzu Ascender
Manufacturer	General Motors
Parent company	Isuzu
Production	2003–2007
Assembly	Moraine, Ohio (SWB)
Predecessor	Isuzu Axiom (For 5-Passenger Version) Isuzu Rodeo (For 5-Passenger Version) Isuzu Trooper (For 7-Passenger Version)
Class	Mid-size SUV
Layout	All wheel drive
Platform	GM GMT360 platform
Engine(s)	4.2 L Vortec I6 5.3 L Vortec V8
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	113 in (2870 mm) (SWB) 129 in (3277 mm) (LWB)
Length	191.6 in (4867 mm) (SWB) 207.6 in (5273 mm) (LWB)
Width	76.1 in (1933 mm)
Height	71.9 in (1826 mm)
Related	GMC Envoy Chevrolet TrailBlazer Buick Rainier Oldsmobile Bravada Saab 9-7X Chevrolet SSR

5-passenger Ascender

The Isuzu Ascender is a mid-size SUV from Isuzu, built by General Motors. Introduced for 2003, the 7-passenger Ascender replaced the mid-size Isuzu Trooper. A shorter 5-passenger model was made available for 2004 as a replacement for the Rodeo and the Axiom. A Displacement on Demand V8 was used for 2005. The Ascender is the only one of the six GM-built mid-size SUVs that is not actually a GM product (Isuzu was partially owned by GM until spring 2006). The 7-passenger Ascender was dropped after the 2007 model year.

Engines:

• 2003-present LL8 4.2 L (256 in³) I6
• 2003-2004 5300 5.3 L (323 in³) V8
• 2005-2007 5300 5.3 L (323 in³) V8 with Displacement on Demand

>>Isuzu Axiom

Isuzu Axiom

Isuzu Axiom
Manufacturer	Subaru Isuzu Automotive, Inc.
Parent company	Isuzu
Production	2002–2004
Assembly	Lafayette, Indiana
Predecessor	Isuzu Trooper
Successor	Isuzu Ascender (Short wheelbase)
Class	Mid-size SUV
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Engine(s)	3.5L 230 hp (172 kW) V6
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	106.4 in (2703 mm)
Length	182.6 in (4638 mm)
Width	70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height	67.2 in (1707 mm)
Related	Honda Passport Isuzu Rodeo

The Isuzu Axiom was an SUV designed in Japan using a "knife blade" theme for its car-like styling. Built in Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. at the joint Subaru-Isuzu plant on the Rodeo platform. It jointly replaced the Trooper, but was itself replaced by the Isuzu Ascender for the 2005 model year. The name "Axiom" was determined by a naming contest held by Isuzu, and was won by Dr. Hakan Urey from Redmond, Washington, who suggested the name and won his own Axiom in 2001. The Axiom is available with a torque on demand four-wheel drive system, and a direct-injection engine was added in 2004, boosting power from 230 to 250 hp (172 to 186 kW). Isuzu, with their 2004 3.5 V6, was the first manufacturer to offer direct-injection in a vehicle priced under $100,000. The Axiom's radical styling was too extreme for some although a surprising number of its design elements later found their way into SUVs from other manufacturers. Unfortunately, under the Axiom's cutting-edge body was the largely unchanged Rodeo chassis, which was judged to be crude by critics. The stylish body was also available only as a luxury entry which limited the sales market. The Axiom was discontinued in July 2004 after only three years of production, and the Lafayette plant became exclusively home to build just Subarus. It was retooled to build the Subaru B9 Tribeca. With the retirement of the Rodeo and Axiom, Isuzu, which once sold a complete line of cars, trucks and SUVs, no longer offered any Japanese-built consumer vehicles in the United States. The lineup now consists only of rebadged General Motors vehicles: a GMC Canyon pickup and GMC Envoy SUV.

>>Isuzu VehiCROSS

Isuzu VehiCROSS

Isuzu VehiCROSS
Manufacturer	Isuzu
Also called	VX
Production	1998–2001
Class	Compact sports SUV
Body style(s)	3-door SUV
Engine(s)	3.2 L V6 Japanese Edition 3.5 L V6 US Edition
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	91.8 in (2332 mm)
Length	162.6 in (4130 mm)
Width	70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height	66.9 in (1699 mm)
Related	Isuzu Trooper

The Isuzu VehiCROSS was a halo car for the SUV-specialist company Isuzu. Produced from 1997 (Japanese market 1997-1999) through 2001 (US market 1998-2001), it shared much of its components with the Trooper, including both its 3.2 L and 3.5 L V6 engine that produces 215 bhp (160 kW) at 5400 rpm and 230 ft·lbf (312 N·m) at 3000 rpm of torque. The vehicle also featured the TOD (Torque on Demand) 4-wheel Drive system produced by BorgWarner. It is a small, sporty 2-door crossover vehicle with aggressive external styling, including wheels towards the ends of the vehicle, an aggressive forward stance, titanium "teeth" in the grille, a black hood-insert, and black plastic cladding the entire lower half of the vehicle. The VehiCROSS came equipped with 16" polished wheels in 1999 and 18" chrome wheels during the remainder of production.

The VehiCROSS was highly regarded for its cross-terrain performance. It combines a computer-controlled all-wheel-drive system for on-road driving and a locked-differential low gear four-wheel-drive system for off-road driving. Its computer controlled "Torque on Demand" system, with 12 independent sensors detecting wheel spin and redirecting power to the wheels with the most traction, gives the VehiCROSS a high level of traction on wet and icy roads. It also has a high level of performance for its height. While possessing a nimbleness on-road that is unique in the SUV world, its body-on-frame truck construction and unique suspension and 4WD gearing made it very capable off-road.

Sales were intentionally limited, with only 4,309 vehicles being produced between 1999 and 2001, and just 4,153 finding homes in the United States in three years of sales. Total number of units produced in 1997 and 1998 are unpublished. As it stands, the vehicle has an obscure role in history.

Manufacture and Release

Upon its unveiling at the 1993 Tokyo International Auto Show and ultimate Japanese production release in 1997, the VehiCROSS was a design ahead of its time. It was the first time that a Japanese automaker had brought a concept vehicle to production with so little design changes and in so short a time (accomplished through the use of inexpensive ceramic body-stamping dies and the reuse of readily-available Isuzu parts) . The truck was intended to showcase Isuzu's off-road technology, exemplified by the monotube shocks with external heat-expansion chambers (technology normally reserved for off-road motorcycle racing).

Motor Trend featured the VehiCROSS on its May 1999 cover, and included it in its "Top 10 Sport Utilities" for Most Unique Styling.

Four Wheeler featured the VehiCROSS as the "First Runner Up" for Four Wheeler of the Year in 2000 behind the Tahoe Z71; when pitted against: Chevrolet Tahoe Z71, GMC Yukon, Nissan Xterra, Ford Excursion and Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The VehiCROSS scored highest of all 6 Mechanically, for Trail Performance and Highway Performance.

Both a concept four-door version (VX-4) and a roadster (VX-O₂) were shown at the 2000 Los Angeles International Auto Show, but neither reached production.

Design Team

Led by Satomi Murayama, chief designer/manager at Isuzu's European office in Brussels, the design team was comprised of an international group: Simon Cox (Assistant Chief Designer best known for designing the Lotus Elan's interior), Joji Yanaka, Andrew Hill and Nick Robinson. The task was to build a "lightweight but tough, fun but environmentally friendly" SUV.

• Winner of the 1999 Russian Spirit of Time Award by the Russian Design Confederation (presented to Isuzu at the 1999 Russian International Motor Show).

In Motorsport

• Class Winner 1998 Paris-Dakar Rally
• Class Winner 1999 Australian Safari Rally
• Winner "Most Unique ^[sic] Styling" Motor Trend 1999 Top 10 Sport/Utes

• Used by Austin Robot Technology as foundation for robotic VX in 2005-2007 DARPA Grand Challenge

Production Details

Exterior	Interior	1999	2000	2001	Total
Astral Silver Metallic	Black/Red	1021	n/a	n/a	1021
Kaiser Silver Metallic	Black/Red	n/a	57	101	158
Kaiser Silver Metallic	Black/Gray	n/a	135	251	386
Victory White or Ironman	Black/Red	420	96	86	602
Ebony Black	Black/Red	564	51	87	702
Ebony Black	Black/Gray	n/a	138	226	364
Proton Yellow	Black/Gray	n/a	111	368	479
Dragon Green Mica	Black/Gray	n/a	125	105	230
Foxfire Red Mica	Black/Gray	n/a	90	120	210
Pearl White Metallic	Black/Red	n/a	n/a	1	1
	Totals	2005	803	1345	4153

>>Isuzu Hombre

Isuzu Hombre

Isuzu Hombre
Manufacturer	General Motors
Parent company	Isuzu Motors
Also called	Chevrolet S-10 GMC Sonoma
Production	1996–2000
Assembly	Shreveport, Louisiana
Predecessor	Isuzu Pick Up
Successor	Isuzu i-Series
Class	Compact pickup truck
Body style(s)	2-door pickup truck
Layout	FR layout/All wheel drive
Platform	GM GMT325 platform
Engine(s)	2.2 L I4 4.3 L V6
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	108.3 in (2751 mm)
Length	187.1 in (4752 mm)
Width	67.9 in (1725 mm)
Height	63.9 in (1623 mm)
Curb weight	3583 lb (1625 kg)
Related	Chevrolet Blazer/GMC Jimmy GMC Envoy Chevrolet TrailBlazer Chevrolet S-10 GMC Sonoma Oldsmobile Bravada

Pre-facelift Isuzu Hombre

The Isuzu Hombre was Isuzu's pickup introduced in 1996 as a rebadged Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma. It replaced the Indiana-built Isuzu Pick Up. The most important difference between the two is in equipment — while the S-10/Sonoma boasted an extensive array of optional equipment, the Hombre was offered in a small model range with a modest selection of equipment packages. The Spacecab extended cab, V6 engine and four-wheel drive was added from 1997 to 1998. All three vehicles were produced at General Motors' Shreveport, Louisiana plant.

Hombres were equipped with the Chevrolet S-series 15 x 7 steel rims (with 8 directional vents) - the Hombre rims were painted black (the S10, Sonoma, and Blazer/Jimmy rims were painted silver) since a majority were equipped with hubcaps with the Isuzu logo. The only difference is the front sheetmetal - which was shared with the Brazilian-built Chevrolet S10 pickup.

Slow sales caused Isuzu to drop the Hombre after 2000, although there are reports that it will return in 2008. Isuzu would bail out of the pickup truck business until releasing the i-Series. The Hombre is considered one of the rarest pickups in North America as of 2006.

>>Isuzu Oasis

Isuzu Oasis

Isuzu Oasis
Manufacturer	Honda
Parent company	Isuzu
Production	1996–1999
Assembly	Sayama, Japan
Class	Minivan
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	2.2L SOHC 140 hp (96-97) 2.3L SOHC VTEC 150 hp (98-99) I4
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2830 mm (114.4 in)
Length	1996-97: 4575 mm (187.2 in) 1998-99: 187.6 in (4765 mm)
Width	1793 mm (70.6 in)
Height	1996-97: 1640 mm (64.6 in) 1998-99: 63.6 in (1615 mm)
Related	Honda Odyssey Honda Accord

The Isuzu Oasis is a minivan produced as result of an agreement between Isuzu and Honda from 1996 to 1999. It was the only minivan produced by the company.

Under the agreement, Honda would purchase Isuzu Rodeo and Isuzu Trooper vehicles to be sold as the Honda Passport and Acura SLX, respectively, while Isuzu would purchase Honda Odyssey and Honda Civic vehicles to be sold as the Isuzu Oasis and Isuzu Gemini, respectively the Odyssey was a huge success when compared to the Oasis. Though the Oasis was essentially the same car with a lower sticker price and a better warranty, Honda's more prominent brand recognition propelled the Odyssey to greater sales. The Oasis was sold from the 1996 model year to the 1999 model year in North America. The Odyssey was redesigned for 1999, but Isuzu still sold the original body with minor changes all the way through 1999. Later Oasis models came with a 2.3L VTEC engine similar to the engine found in the sixth-generation Honda Accord.

>>Isuzu Panther

Isuzu Panther

1997 model

Isuzu Panther
Manufacturer	Isuzu Motors
Also called	Isuzu Crosswind in the Philippines Isuzu Hi-Lander in Vietnam
Production	1991-present
Assembly	Indonesia
Class	MPV
Body style(s)	5-door MPV
Engine(s)	2.5 L 4JA-1 direct injection Diesel Normally Aspirated or with Low-Charge Turbocharger 81hp or 85hp
Transmission(s)	5-speed Manual (MSG5K) & 4-speed Automatic (AW03-72LE)
Wheelbase	2680 mm (105.5 in)
Length	4692 mm (184.7 in)
Width	1771 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1873 mm (73.7 in)
Curb weight	2170 kg (4784 lb)
Fuel capacity	55 litres (14.5 US gal/12.1 imp gal)
Related	Chevrolet Tavera

The Isuzu Panther is a multi-purpose vehicle manufactured in Indonesia for the Asian market by Isuzu Motors. The model is suited to carrying large loads of passengers or cargo. It was developed to meet local conditions in terms of climate, roads and family structure as a durable vehicle. The Panther is also popular in the Philippines (known as the Hi-Lander Crosswind, which bested the diesel version of the Toyota Revo) and Vietnam.

The Panther is also manufactured and marketed in India under the name Chevrolet Tavera.

In the Philippines, the Crosswind is now in its second generation and still gaining popularity. It has a new style which makes it simple yet also sporty to look at. It is still powered by the 4JA-1 Diesel Engine, but was even better with the option of a 81hp, Normally Aspirated version or the 85hp, Turbocharged version. This second generation model is also equipped with Isuzu‘s Flex Ride Suspension System which promotes a comfortable ride while maintaining composure, durability, and high ground clearance. Variants are classified as either XL, XT (base models) which are equipped with either cassete with tuner, bench and side folding seats (XL), radio with CD and MP3 function, side and face folding seats (XT), XTI variant with a audio system with CD, MP3 and USB feature (remote included), 70–30 Split–Folding and Full Reclining 2nd row, front facing with fold and tumble seats, and top–of–the–line XUV with DVD system, 3“ monitors, and i–Pod interface, the same 2nd row seats of the XTI, the same 3rd row seats of the XTI, and the Sportivo with the same features of the XUV. All variants are not equipped with 4WD, despite of its SUV look, but all models are equipped with the Flex Ride Suspension System.