Isuzu VehiCROSS
A futuristic, limited-production off-roader that broke the mould.
- Power
- 215 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 115 mph
- Est. value
- $9k–$27k
About the Isuzu VehiCROSS
The Isuzu VehiCROSS is a striking, low-volume SUV that transitioned from a 1993 concept car to production with remarkably few changes. Built on a shortened Trooper chassis, it features a sophisticated 'Torque on Demand' (TOD) 4WD system and advanced KYB monotube shocks with external reservoirs, providing genuine off-road capability. Its polarizing design is defined by extensive unpainted polypropylene body cladding and a spare tyre integrated into the rear door. With only 5,958 units produced globally, it has become a cult classic, prized for its unique aesthetic and rally-bred engineering.
Isuzu VehiCROSS specs
The Isuzu VehiCROSS produces 215 bhp (160 kW) and 312 Nm (230 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 8.5 seconds and has a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h).
| Make | Isuzu |
|---|---|
| Model | VehiCROSS |
| Trim | 3.5 V6 |
| Years | 1997–2001 |
| Type | JDM |
| Body style | SUV |
| Country | Japan |
| Production | About 5,958 built |
| Original price | About $29,000 when new |
| Engine | 3.5-litre V6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,494 cc (3.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 215 bhp (160 kW) at 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 312 Nm (230 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,795 kg (3,957 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 120 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is an Isuzu VehiCROSS worth?
A typical Isuzu VehiCROSS is estimated to be worth $8,500 – $27,000 (about £6,300 – £20,000).
Its original price when new was about $29,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Isuzu VehiCROSS rarity in CarSpot
The Isuzu VehiCROSS is a Rare card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. Performance cars, typically worth around £50,000 to £100,000. A Rare card is worth 40 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Isuzu VehiCROSS fun facts
- Isuzu used inexpensive ceramic tooling dies to stamp the body panels, which limited the production run as the dies wore out after fewer than 6,000 units.
- The VehiCROSS proved its durability by winning its class in the 1998 Paris-Dakar Rally and the 1999 Australian Safari Rally.
- The interior features factory-fitted Recaro sports seats trimmed in distinctive red and black leather, a rarity for a production SUV of its era.
