2019 ISUZU D-MAX V-CROSS Interesting Features

But before I go any further I have a confession to make. Among all the vehicles that there on the Indian roads today, the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross stands apart for its looks and personality. I find this butch vehicle very majestic. It offers 5 seats, a large open deck that can carry luggage and the only thing you need to do is to plan your vacation with this vehicle.

The all new V-Cross carries the same price tag of the previous model at Rs 15.54 lakh (standard variant) and Rs 17.06 lakh (Z variant), ex-showroom, Delhi. We drove the Z variant with a ruby red colour.

The two trim levels are basically ‘Standard Grade’ and ‘High Grade’ (Z) and come with two new colour options – Sapphire Blue and Silky Pearl White.

The New Features

It now has a very sporty looking grille along with Bi-LED headlamps and distinctive sharp lines. The fog lamps have chrome bezel that adds style to its function. The vehicle comes with new diamond cut 18” alloy wheels housed in flared wheel arches.

The vehicle gets sporty roof-rails and a new shark-fin antenna. The newly designed side-step adds to the overall appeal and functionality, while the all-black B-pillar adds to the good looks. The upgraded rear chrome bumper and embedded LED tail-lamps complement the new design lines flowing through the rear.

The new V-Cross comes with sporty full black interiors on both the standard and high-grade (Z) variants. I found that the newly contoured perforated leather seats in the high grade z variant provided premium comfort. The dual-cockpit design is further enhanced by the contemporary instrument cluster housing the new 3D Design Electroluminescent Meter and Gear Shift Indicator.

The dashboard, centre console and door highlights have this piano black garnish. The second row USB charging port enables the rear seat occupants to charge their devices at their own convenience.

The V-Cross now comes with PESS (Passive Entry & Start Stop System). The PESS feature allows easy access to the vehicle while adding convenience of starting & stopping the engine at the press of a button. The new V-Cross is powered by a 134 hp, BSIV compliant, high pressure Common Rail Fuel Injection Diesel Engine, the powertrain is mated to a 5 speed Manual Transmission that delivers a maximum torque level of 320 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm.

Since it is the same powertrain, I shall not be talking about it, except tell you all that the engine is quite a capable one and the ride and handling too pretty good for a vehicle of this size.

The Isuzu D-Max V-Cross is equipped with off-roading features like 4WD (shift-on-fly) drive mode, High Ride suspension that offers higher ground clearance, wider track with longer wheel base. The chassis frame is designed with iGRIP feature (Isuzu Gravity Response Intelligent Platform) that ensures greater stability even at hi-speeds and sharp curves.

The new V-Cross also comes with steering mounted audio controls and a 7” touch screen audio system with USB input, DVD, AUX, iPod and Bluetooth connectivity.

The new V-Cross is equipped with a host of safety features including the seat-belt with pre-tensioner and load limiter, speed sensitive auto door lock, co-driver seat belt reminder, HSA (Hill Start Assist) and HDC (Hill Descent Control), among others.

The Misses

Besides the 20 new features this vehicle has got, I would have preferred a few more. It could have had cup holders in the rear centre arm rest, though there are a couple of them at the floor level. I wish it had rear AC vents. I wish there were at least two USB chargers for the rear passengers. There is only one. I also wish there was an adjustable head rest for the middle passenger at the rear. There is none.