All a Vehicross needs is a manual controlled dual turbine booster system & possibly a street navigator system-talking, a digital dash would be nice and heated seats.. other than that-NOTHING!
A continued production run & a better undercarrige spray coating - for new england winters... it kicks ass! LUV THE LEATHER...
I think the CX-7 looks more like the Buick Rendezvous. That's the shame about the new "crossover" vehicles - they're more like repackaged station wagons. For some reason, people are so terrified of owning an actual station wagon. It's too bad - the Dodge Magnum seems so well-made.
The nice thing about the Vehicross is that it actually could go offroad. That is what really sets it apart. Most new crossover-type vehicles use funny commercials and marketing gimmicks to make you think it would be usable off-road, but the reality is that most people who would buy those will never see a dirt road anyway. They'll use it to drive their kids to soccer practice, and be content with the illusion that they drive a "safe" car.
I just purchased a 1999 Isuzu vehicross in Canada where they are more rare than the US as they never imported in the first place. It's a great fun vehicle to drive with lots of power and off road ability, I could have gone for a Honda, Toyota or Mazda, but give me a Isuzu any day!
Still looks like some kind of mutant reptile from outer space to me!
I've just started looking for a good used VehiCROSS. Based on my research, it seems the reliability has been above average. I would welcome any comments about things to look out for. Found a 2000 with 50k in great shape.
I say if you don't like the looks and/or don't appreciate the engineering, go buy a bland sedan or econobox, or Silly Urban Vehicle. This one's got both style and substance.
Is the gas mileage really as bad as I've read it to be? 15/19 is pretty bad, IMO. Anybody else see the VehiCROSS as a super-duper-sized Suzuki X-90?
Quote: Is the gas mileage really as bad as I've read it to be? 15/19 is pretty bad, IMO. Anybody else see the VehiCROSS as a super-duper-sized Suzuki X-90?
15/19 bad? Well, let's see, gas mileage ratings for Jeep Wrangler 6 cyl: 15/17; Ford Explorer Sport V6 15/20; Toyota 4Runner V6 16/19...and some of those are not even 4WD! You don't buy an SUV for gas mileage!
And the VehiCross does not resemble the dorky-looking Suzuki X-90 -- not in the least!
I believe that the desire to buy a VehiCross is more or less an emotional one than it is one of practicality. I must admit that it is quite an eye refresher in a very crowded and homogeneous SUV market (old and new). This is what has endeared me to this enigma from the start and one of the main reasons I hope to own one very soon. I had the pleasure of test driving this vehicle around 4 years ago and it truly exceeded my expectations. The car fit like a glove and had good acceleration at highway speeds. Truly food for the narcissus.
I have a 1999 Black Vehicross with 35,000 miles for sale if you are interested. I am the original owner… It has been garaged every winter.
I am interested in your vehicle. I drove Dodge Raiders for many years, but can't find another low-mileage version.
If you are interested, email godot2001x (at) yahoo.com.
I am located in New York City, but am willing to travel to get the right vehicle.
Many thanks!
If the dude with the black 99 v-cross lived in new zealand I would drive anywere to get it. We don't have many in nz, but looking to have one soon. The v-cross is kick-ass and I can't wait to drive it.
I am the proud owner of a 2001 Black VehiCross that has 24k original miles, and has been obviously garage kept in the winters. I get favorable comments and head turns all the time, and of course people think it's brand new and are amazed when I tell them it's 6 years old.
I absolutely love my VCross, and am SO glad that I bought one the last year they were made! The uniqueness of this SUV is why I own one - it's different from any other, and I like it that way!
For all who are thinking to purchase a V-X i'll say it's good investment, is an very, very reliable PUV (Perfomance Utility Vehicule) with a lot of features that regular SUV doesn't come with, in my case I replace the whole audio sys for kenwood brand. Due the acustic design of the V-X the audio is amazing (1000 watts),many people follow me just to ask me where in the hell's name I got this truck from.
When I cruise the town I fell very proud to drive such a vehicule, unique & outstanding. GM rely on isuzu to build their diesel trucks, honda & acura rely on them to design the high perfomance tempered glasses & windshields because isuzu was the 1rst company to solve the problem about this matter.
I overheard that isuzu might produce another set of V-X in the years to come, of course with many additions, such as 4 doors version trim. moonroof & possibly becoming V-8 I got a friend who work for the corporation & he comment to me this top secret project.
I hope isuzu step foward for all who believed in their well reputaded name & bring us more of this jewel called V-X.
VX space toy, beautiful...different...but has to be pampered.
What is the reliability like on these cars? I've seen an LPG with 90k on the clock in the united kingdom.