2001 Isuzu VehiCross: Road Test
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- MSRP: $30,350
- Invoice: $27,313
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Our road test for the 2001 Isuzu VehiCross includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Isuzu VehiCross from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Isuzu VehiCross, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Isuzu VehiCross help you decide if a 2001 Isuzu VehiCross is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 3.5 |
Satisfyingly strong at all speeds, but around-town response best when automatic transmission is kept in 3rd gear.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.8 |
14.7 mpg in our tests.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 3.4 |
Little harshness over most bumps, but the short wheelbase makes the ride choppy.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 3.9 |
A high point: accurate steering, good grip and balance in turns without excessive body lean. Brake performance, pedal feel nothing special.
QUIETNESS
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 3.2 |
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 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.9 |
Sadly conservative. Gauges unobstructed, but control placement haphazard, with long reach to radio, climate switches. No vehicle has worse outward visibility. Wide side roof pillars make changing lanes precarious. Slit-like rear window, intrusive spare-tire shell conspire to hide virtually all objects behind.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 4.9 |
Roomy, and seats are comfortable, supportive. Entry/exit is tricky front or back: Tall ride height and low roofline make for awkward combination of climbing and stooping.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 3.5 |
Lots of rear knee clearance, but cushion is low to the floor, forcing legs-out seating position.
CARGO ROOM
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.8 |
Hard-to-reach releases make it difficult to fold rear seat. Cargo area is small for an SUV, with only a narrow area behind rear seatbacks.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7 |
Satisfying performance, but dangerously limited outward visibility. With a base price over $30,000, VehiCross is priced against roomier, more traditional 4-dr SUVs. Any value is emotional, not rational.
Total Score
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 38 | 43.6 |
Total Score: 38
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