Auto Expo 2016 : Isuzu unveils D-Max V Cross

[CorsaVeloce]

In line with the "Make In India" initiative, Isuzu has set up a manufacturing plant at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. By this, they have been able to achieve upto 70% localisation and keep prices competitive. Prices will be announced later.

The new DMax VCross is being calling India's first Adventure Utility Vehicle and shows potential. Under the hood is the known 134 bhp, 320 Nm torque motor. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox, which also has Shift-On-Fly 4wd drive mode. The chassis is designed using Isuzu's renewed iGRIP feature.

The V Cross starts a segment of it's own and should be a success given the utility loving nature of the Indian consumer. Mahindra has something to worry about, and should be interesting to see what they do to the Getaway

The looks of the car are very aggresive and it has a American style high loading bay, which may not go down too well with the Indian buyers.

Here is a video of the launch :

[Roshun]

I love the way the D-Max V-Cross looks. Well, I am an SUV fan and this one just checks all the right boxes. 134 bhp and 320 Nm torque with a low-ratio, shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive is just what the off-roader ordered! :-)

[Roshun]

Here are more photos of the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross. Earlier the D-Max was only a commercial vehicle, but this one can be registered as a private vehicle. It comes with seating for five in a double cab body design with a rugged load bay. It will come in both 4x2 and 4x4 variants. It has a 2.5 litre engine that puts out 136PS of power and 320 Nm of torque, with 16 inch wheels and 235/70 R16 tyres. The D-Max V-Cross will be made at its factory in Andhra Pradesh.

Anyone fancy a robust looking pick up truck? This D-Max V-Cross will probably be priced just above the Scorpio Getaway and Tata Xenon in the Rs. 12 lakh to Rs. 15 lakh price bracket.

[Roshun]

The D-Max V-Cross has a fairly spacious cabin. It will also feature a touch-screen infotainment system with Bluetooth, GPS navigation. This variant though had only manual HVAC, although automatic climate control is also an option.

The rear seats look fairly comfortable, although leg-room seems low. The seats can be flipped up for some more luggage carrying ability.

The Isuzu D-Max V-Cross 4x4 variant uses a shift-on-the-fly 4x4 system. The rotary shifter is just behind the 5-speed gear shift. There are adequate storage spaces, a couple of cupholders and an armrest with a storage box under it.

The Isuzu D-Max V-Cross lends itself to some good customization. Here's a fully kitted out version with roll-cage, snorkel and the works. Looks quite butch!

[Roshun]

Here's a video walkaround of the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross. If Isuzu wants to get into the offroader market, this is the vehicle that will do it for them. The MU7 / MUX are rather pricey, but this would create a space right above the Getaway and Xenon market - a space that does not quite have a lifestyle pick up in it yet. Will it work? It's a tricky question. Here's the video:

[JOY_MRC]

Whoa its really big and long,Immense road presence is guaranteed.Looks smashing in black and has an american vibe to it.can be a weekend getaway car but lugging it around the city would be horrifying i guess.

[Roshun]

Whoa its really big and long,Immense road presence is guaranteed.Looks smashing in black and has an american vibe to it.can be a weekend getaway car but lugging it around the city would be horrifying i guess.

You know what Joy, it is just about as long as the Ford Endeavour. Looks big and butch, but visibility all around is pretty good. It's not really one that you would use every day though - it's probably going to be the 2nd vehicle in a multi-car household.

[Shreyans]

Now that's a truck with character! Slap on some sweet alloys and F-A-T MT tires, the kind of which Mahindra had on that modded Thar, and it will become one mean machine. Perhaps they should offer something like that as standard equipment, for this is obviously a lifestyle vehicle. Surprising that the interiors are so similar to the Chevy Trailblazer, not that its a bad thing in any way. Overall an impressive product from an absolute fringe player in the market.

[Roshun]

Now that's a truck with character! Slap on some sweet alloys and F-A-T MT tires, the kind of which Mahindra had on that modded Thar, and it will become one mean machine. Perhaps they should offer something like that as standard equipment, for this is obviously a lifestyle vehicle. Surprising that the interiors are so similar to the Chevy Trailblazer, not that its a bad thing in any way. Overall an impressive product from an absolute fringe player in the market.

I know a few people who are considering it as their next SUV. Isuzu does sell a neat load bay cover with hydraulic struts as an option, so basically your load bay becomes a huge lockable boot! On top of that you can fit bicycle racks too. As for tyres, Isuzu won't likely sell anything other than the standard 235/70 R16 (previous gen Scorpio size). But yes, huge modding potential.

[Shreyans]

I know a few people who are considering it as their next SUV. Isuzu does sell a neat load bay cover with hydraulic struts as an option, so basically your load bay becomes a huge lockable boot! On top of that you can fit bicycle racks too. As for tyres, Isuzu won't likely sell anything other than the standard 235/70 R16 (previous gen Scorpio size). But yes, huge modding potential.

Yes, I saw the pics. Its a very nicely executed load bay cover. The market for such a product is very limited, but this is perhaps the first vehicle of its kind that actually promises to deliver without any major compromises on design, fit and finish, equipment or comfort. The cabin is definitely more appealing than that of the Scorpio or Safari Storme.

[Kamran_Mohsin]

There is one big problem with the double cab pick up trucks. They are not SUV's so everything depends on what purpose you are buying them for. That empty load bay at the back is completely useless if you are a city person. Your Maruti 800 would carry 5 passengers and a couple of suitcases at the back without getting the suitcases drenched in the rain or dusty. Double cab pick ups, cannot do that. What ever you load at the back will get rained on and on dusty roads, your belongings will get ...well dusty. That hard top load bay is completely useless and will rattle itself lose on our roads or off them. The only thing going for this one is from what I hear it will cost. Rs 15 lacs? Seriously? If so, sure I would go for one of these to do the same duties the Thar would do, but in most cases that real estate at the back will be of little use in the city, let alone be an open invitation to a thief to steal away your weekend shopping. Having said this, I have used DC pick ups on farms in Africa and they don't just look the part but also do the hard jobs with aplomb. If you are a city dweller, which most of us are, a DC pickup truck does not make much sense, an SUV does. But if you are a farmer or in the job of carrying loads to places where there are no roads and want comfort along with it, then there is nothing better than a Single/Double Cab pickup Truck. Absolutely nothing. So the purpose for which you are buying these is of primary importance.

[Jijo_Malayil]

Kamran Yeah, we had to settle for a Thar just because it had a descent load bay & off-course for its off-road capabilities. But now, its getting difficult to do a family visit to our plantations with no second row of seats. Second row of seats, 4-wheel drive + large load bay just makes sense. Hope they price it well!

[Jeep Captain]

In line with the "Make In India" initiative, Isuzu has set up a manufacturing plant at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
The new DMax VCross is being calling India's first Adventure Utility Vehicle and shows potential. Under the hood is the known 134 bhp, 320 Nm torque motor. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox, which also has Shift-On-Fly 4wd drive mode. The chassis is designed using Isuzu's renewed iGRIP feature.

Hi CorsaVeloce,

This is something which I will be looking forward to.
Any idea about the lauch dates?
Tx
JC

[Rhythem Raswant]

Hi CorsaVeloce,

This is something which I will be looking forward to.
Any idea about the lauch dates?
Tx
JC

Sukhpreet Singh told me that bookings are starting May end and deliveries by October end/November start. Even Sukhe is looking forward for the launch so that he can get his booked at the earliest.

[Jijo_Malayil]

Here is MotuSid driving the upcoming D-MAX V Cross today. Looks purposeful!

First drive impressions. Capable off-road?