1996-2000 Isuzu Hombre: Overview

Updated: 12/17/09

1998 Isuzu Hombre ext. cab
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1996-2000 Isuzu Hombre 

  • Price Range:  $800 - $4,000
CG Rating

31

out of 100

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Pros

  • Acceleration (V6)
  • Standard antilock braking

Cons

  • Rear-seat comfort (extended-cab)
  • Ride

Vehicle Highlights

Isuzu relied on its direct tie-in with General Motors to create its compact Hombre pickup. Previously, Isuzu had imported a Japanese-built truck. General Motors owned a minor interest in Isuzu. Specifically, Isuzu got the right to use the basic design of the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC Sonoma, after the Japanese company added some of its own sheetmetal to the pickup truck. Body panels actually were produced by General Motors in Brazil. Fenders, hood, side panels, front fascia, headlamps, and rear bumper caps differed from the GM models. Actually, all three makes were assembled at a GM plant in Louisiana. Only 2-wheel-drive Hombres went on sale initially, in a regular-cab configuration with a 6-foot cargo bed, 4-cylinder engine, and manual shift. GM pickups, in contrast, could get a V6 engine, automatic transmission, the longer (7.3-foot) bed, or an extended cab. Four-wheel antilock braking was standard, along with a driver-side airbag.Two versions were offered: base S and more-costly XS, the latter adding a tachometer and higher-grade interior fabric. Only the XS could get an optional sliding rear window and cassette tape deck. A 3-place bench was the only seating choice, but the XS got a split 60/40 seatback. Rivals included the Dodge Dakota, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Tacoma.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category Isuzu Hombre 2WD w/4-cylinder regular cab Rating
Performance 4
Fuel Economy 4
Ride Quality 3
Steering/Handling/Braking 3
Quietness 3
Controls/Materials 4
Interior Room 4
Room/Comfort (rear) 0
Cargo Capacity 1
Value within Class 5
Total Score: 31

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