Isuzu D-Max V-Cross

The Isuzu V-Cross is just one of the two pickup trucks available in the Indian market, and there two versions of it: the regular V-Cross and the slightly utilitarian Hi-Lander variant. The Isuzu V-Cross price in India starts at ₹24.27 lakh and goes up ₹29.37 lakh, (ex-showroom). It has just one direct rival in India, which is the Toyota Hilux. Compared to the Toyota, the V-Cross is more affordable, although it is not as premium. 

The Isuzu V-Cross is available in 4 variants. All variants are powered by a 1.9-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine, including the Hi-Lander variant. The engine produces 163hp and 360Nm of torque, and comes mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The Hi-Lander is only available with the manual. The V-Cross is built on a tough ladder-frame chassis and is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. 

On the equipment front, the V-Cross Z Prestige 4X4 AT comes equipped with LED daytime running lamps, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless entry, push button start/stop, powered driver’s seat, shift-on-the-fly 4WD system, leatherette seat upholstery, automatic climate control and a rear parking camera. 

Standard safety features on the Isuzu V-Cross include ABS, ESC, hill descent control, traction control, 3-point seatbelts with reminders for all seats and a rear defogger. However, it only gets 2 airbags as standard, with only the top Z Prestige trim offering 6 airbags. 

Isuzu V-Cross highlights 

- The Isuzu V-Cross is based on a ladder-frame chassis and comes with a load bay that has a maximum carrying capacity of up to 215kg. 

- The V-Cross gets a four-wheel drive system with both the manual and automatic gearbox options, but it is limited to the top Z Prestige trim. 

- The Isuzu V-Cross has not been crash tested by either Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP, so there is no safety rating available. 

- Isuzu has updated the V-Cross in other markets with a newer design and more advanced features, but the India-spec V-Cross is an older model that was last facelifted in 2019. 

- The Isuzu V-Cross has an average ARAI mileage of 12.4kpl, but real-world fuel efficiency car vary as per driving style and conditions. 

-  The V-Cross, both in its regular and Hi-Lander variants, comes in a dual-cab body style with a 5-seat interior configuration.