Isuzu D-Max V-Cross

The Isuzu V-Cross is just one of the two pickup trucks available in the Indian market, and there four trims of it: Z Standard, Z Premium, Z Prestige Standard and Z Prestige Premium. The Isuzu V-Cross price in India starts at Rs 25.50 lakh and goes up Rs 30.00 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 3 variants. All are powered by a 1.9-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine. 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. While the manual transmission is available across the line-up, the automatic is only offered with the top two variants. 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 10.3-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-start assist (automatic only), hill descent control, traction control, blind-spot view, 360-degree camera, 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.
 

Key Highlights of Isuzu V-Cross

• Isuzu V-Cross is based on a ladder-frame chassis and comes with a load bay that has a max carrying capacity of 215kg.
• V-Cross gets a four-wheel drive system with both the manual and automatic gearbox options, but it's limited to the top Z Prestige trim. 
• Isuzu V-Cross has not been crash tested by Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP, so safety rating is unavailable.
• Other markets get the latest V-Cross with a newer design and more features; India gets the older 2019 facelift.
• Top variants get dual-tone leatherette seats with 'V-Cross' branding, a 10.3-inch touchscreen, a powered driver's seat, hill-start assist and 6 airbags.
• V-Cross has an ARAI mileage of 12.4kpl, but real-world fuel efficiency will vary as per driving style and conditions.
• All V-Cross variants come in a dual-cab body style with 5 seats and 4WD.