Description
Produced from 1997 through 2001 (Japanese market 1997–1999; US market 1999–2001), the Vehicross shared many of its components with the Isuzu Trooper including its V6 engine which produces 215 bhp (160 kW; 218 PS) at 5400 rpm and 230 lb?ft (312 N?m) of torque at 3000 rpm.
The vehicle also features the Torque on Demand TOD) 4-wheel-drive system produced by Borgwarner. It is a small, sporty 2-door crossover vehicle with aggressive external styling, including short overhangs, an aggressive forward stance, titanium "teeth" in the grille, a black hood-insert, and black plastic cladding over the entire lower half of the vehicle. The Japanese version came equipped with 16" alloys with chrome center caps. (Original wheels with tyres will be supplied with the car).
The VehiCROSS combined a computer-controlled AWD system for on-road driving and a low-gear 4WD system for off-road driving. This car has the 4WD Torque on Demand giving the VehiCROSS a high level of traction on wet and icy roads. It also has a high level of performance for its height. While possessing on-road nimbleness, its body-on-frame truck construction, suspension and 4WD gearing make it very capable off-road.
Sales were intentionally limited, with only 5, 958 vehicles being produced between 1997 and 2001; 1, 805 were produced for the domestic Japanese market and the remaining 4, 153 sold in the United States.
I imported this particular car from Japan in 2018 to add to my collection of unusual and rare cars but I’ve basically run out of space so some cars need to go!
The car has been fitted with a new set of alloy wheels and tyres but the originals will be provided with the car. It also has the original cassette player with original rear camera but, because the speedometer is in kph, I’ve fitted a Heads Up Display in mph.
