Isuzu VehiCROSS

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 Vehicross

Strengths:
Great style!!, good stereo, Excellent handling and acceleration, Back seats are extremely comfortable.

Weaknesses:
Blind spot, Door handles hard to find in dark.

Summary:
Traded in a year old Jeep Cherokee Sport. The VX is a far better quality vehicle than the Jeep. The interior of the VX is comfortable and stylish.I love the VX. The style turns heads everywhere. Get the proton yellow you might as well really stand out. I do not understand what the negative reviews are about. When you first see this vehicle it is apparent that its different. This is a car that you either love or hate at first glance and not one you can grow into. If you plan on carrying a family get another car. If you don't want people staring at you and following you into parking lots to ask you about your car, get something else.

Similar Products Used:
2000 jeep cherokee sport

Strengths:
FUN! It's tough to describe, but this car is all-around fun.
Performance is pretty good on the road. Acceleration is pretty decent for a 4000 vehicle. Performance off-road in stock form is great.

Legroom in the backseat is excellent...better than most mid-sized cars.

Weaknesses:
- Rearward visibility is the biggest weakness.
- The ride in the back seat is very uncomfortable (directly over rear axle).
- Getting into the back seat is difficult to say the least.
- Very little cargo space (when using back seat).

Summary:
With such a poor back-seat and cargo area for general use, this is by no means a family car. If your family cares not about comfort in the persuit of fun, then this is the right car. There is not a whole lot of utility in this "SUV". It's in a class of it's own. The "CROSS" in VehiCROSS is appropriate. On and off-road performance 4x4 vehicle.

Similar Products Used:
GMC Typhoon - Also a performance oriented SUV, but with no offroad capability. Much faster than the VX, but much faster than most other cars too. The VX is a completely different kind of fun.

Price Paid:  $27500.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 isuzu vehicross

Strengths:
Style, Handling, brakes, style, seats, exclusivity, 18" chrome wheels, style, Torque on demand, not a clone of any other vehicle on the road.

Weaknesses:
rear visibility, rear seat access, could use some temp. and oil press. gauges

Summary:
To sum it up quick - whenever I'm not driving it, I look foward to the next time I have to go somewhere. It handles, it brakes, it goes over whatever you choose to drive over, and comes back for more. When it storms here, there is no vehicle I would rather be in. I went from a high-end luxury marque to a SPORT utility (really the only SPORT utility out there) and couldn't be happier. Drive one and you'll understand.

Similar Products Used:
sorry - nothing similar for comparison

Price Paid:  $28000.00

Strengths:
Awesome handling, power, and looks that will earn you envious stares every time you drive it. There is no suv out there that can look as good inside and out, and performs on and off road as this one does.

Weaknesses:
rear seat access is very difficult (once you get there it's roomy), no way to open the rear cargo door from the inside, my square cup holder need a square cup ( I did find a square water bottle that fits perfectly!)

Summary:
My VX has been to the race track and off-roading/rock crawling. It has all been said in previous posts here....This suv was made with pride in quality and craftsmanship with our satisfaction in mind.

Similar Products Used:
I have driven everything from an Explorer, Montero, Land Rover, Lexus, to and 68 GTO and VX Karmann Ghia. This VX smokes them all.... well except maybe for the GTO.

Price Paid:  $28000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2001 Vehicross

Strengths:
Ride quality, Handling, Acceleration, Interior amenities and or course lets not forget looks. I am sure reliability would be on this list if my car was more than 3 months old.

Weaknesses:
Limited visibility through rear window which is easily adjusted to within the first 2 weeks. Rear seat accessability, but who wants a car load of people anyway.

Summary:
So far I have had no problems other than just getting used to such a one of a kind vehicle with one of a kind quirks. The handling on road especially on the interstates is impressive with all the power and handling to get you to your destination on time and in one piece. I would love to comment on its off-road prowess but so far have been unable to find a suitable location. Having been the owner of SUV's for the past 7 years there were no suprises with gas mileage, ride quality, etc... which is were most complaints I hear stem from. I actually believe that this SUV actually has better ride, handling, and performance than any other I have owned foriegn or domestic. For the price it is the most unique and competent vehicle on the market.

Similar Products Used:
I have owned Toyota 4Runners, Isuzu Amigos, Ford Broncos, Toyota Pickups, Ford Pickups, and nothing comes close to this as an all around great vehicle.