2000 Isuzu VehiCross: Road Test
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- MSRP: $30,350
- Invoice: $27,163
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Our road test for the 2000 Isuzu VehiCross includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Isuzu VehiCross from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Isuzu VehiCross, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Isuzu VehiCross help you decide if a 2000 Isuzu VehiCross is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base w/Ironman Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 2.9 |
Strong at all speeds, but around-town response is best when the automatic transmission is kept in third gear.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base w/Ironman Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.8 |
Our test VehiCross averaged 14.7 mpg.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base w/Ironman Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 2.7 |
Little harshness over most bumps, but the short wheelbase makes the ride choppy.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base w/Ironman Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 3.5 |
A high point: accurate steering, plus good grip and balance in turns, without excessive body lean.
QUIETNESS
| Base w/Ironman Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 2.4 |
The V6 is coarse-sounding, and, in our tests, there was lots of intrusive gear whine and a wind leak from the driver's window.
CONTROLS
| Base w/Ironman Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.4 |
Gauges are unobstructed, but control placement is somewhat haphazard, with a long reach to the radio and climate switches.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base w/Ironman Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 4.4 |
Roomy, and the seats are comfortable and supportive. But entry/exit is tricky in front or back: the tall ride height and low roofline make for an awkward combination of climbing and stooping.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base w/Ironman Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 2.9 |
Lots of rear knee clearance, but the back cushion is low to the floor, forcing a legs-out seating position.
CARGO ROOM
| Base w/Ironman Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.6 |
Hard-to-reach releases make it difficult to fold the rear seat. Cargo area is small for an SUV, with only a narrow area behind the rear seatbacks.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base w/Ironman Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.8 |
It has satisfying performance, but VehiCross is an answer to a question no one has asked. Priced against roomier, more traditional 4-door SUVs, any value it has is emotional, not rational.
Total Score
| Base w/Ironman Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 38 | 38.4 |
Total Score: 38
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