VX Honorable Mention for Four Wheeler Mag's 4x4 of the Decade

[vt_maverick]

Pretty cool, even if we did lose out to a Jeep.

http://blogs.fourwheeler.com/6618471/editorials/the-decades-10-best-4x4s/index.html

[Triathlete]

1999-2001 Isuzu VehiCross: We’re cheating here since this magnificent mini went on sale in ’99, but we didn’t get our hands on one until our 2000 Four Wheeler of the Year test---which it very nearly won. The VehiCross had a lot going for it---direct injection, remote-reservoir monotube shocks, Recaro seats, Momo steering wheel, ample ground clearance, great power-to-weight, and terrific approach and departure angles. What it had going against it, alas, were poor timing---automakers couldn’t build enough Durangos, Expeditions, Excursions and other oversized pork-utility rigs fast enough to keep up with consumer demand in the late ‘90s---and an undercapitalized corporate parent which was content to market the ‘Cross as a limited-production halo car (fewer than 4,500 were ever sold in the U.S.). With automakers nowadays using existing chassis to create purpose-built "niche" vehicles (think “Raptor” or “Rubicon” here), we think the VehiCross, like GM’s Quadrasteer, was an idea that’s ready to be revived. We’re not holding our breath, but we’d love to see something like this from an OE manufacturer again.



Nice!:bwgy:

[VXorado]

Glad they gave the VX some love.

BTW, I didn't know the lexus requires the bumper to be removed for offroading...

[Triathlete]

BTW, I didn't know the lexus requires the bumper to be removed for offroading...

That pictured Lex was a project vehicle for the magazine...it had a LOT of modifications.

[Mile High VX]

Anyone see this on Yahoo yesterday:

Top 10 Worst Car Names
By Amanda Wegrzyn, Cars.com

2. Isuzu VehiCROSS

2000 Isuzu VehiCROSS
Isuzu deserves a little credit for creating an attention-grabbing crossover before it was even a recognized vehicle segment, but the name practically beats consumers over the head with the idea (think SUV plus a cross-training sneaker). Add to that the unnecessary capitalization and the fact that VehiCROSS is a mouthful, and you have one bad name.

Some people just don't get it...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:

[vt_maverick]

Our engines don't have direct injection do they? I thought Isuzu only put DI versions of the 3.5 in the last year model Axiom...

[Scott Harness]

Today they did the Worst 4x4's of the decade
?Toyota FJ Cruiser?!?;eeko; sorry Jay
sorry no linky

[pbkid]

Today they did the Worst 4x4's of the decade
?Toyota FJ Cruiser?!?;eeko; sorry Jay
sorry no linky

are they nuts?? :_wtf:

[VX KAT]

are they nuts?? :_wtf:
They must be!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DSCN1159.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15774)
Red Rock Canyon West of Las Vegas....check out that flex and then the front tire catchin' air getting out!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DSC_0529.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16418)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DSC_05311.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16422)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DSC_0533.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16419)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DSC_0536.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16421)

[Ascinder]

Anyone see this on Yahoo yesterday:

Top 10 Worst Car Names
By Amanda Wegrzyn, Cars.com

2. Isuzu VehiCROSS

2000 Isuzu VehiCROSS
Isuzu deserves a little credit for creating an attention-grabbing crossover before it was even a recognized vehicle segment, but the name practically beats consumers over the head with the idea (think SUV plus a cross-training sneaker). Add to that the unnecessary capitalization and the fact that VehiCROSS is a mouthful, and you have one bad name.

Some people just don't get it...


She's one to talk.........:noo:

[Ldub]

She's one to talk.........:noo:

:laughing:...:thumbup: x2

[Jay Dunford]

Today they did the Worst 4x4's of the decade
?Toyota FJ Cruiser?!?;eeko; sorry Jay
sorry no linky

Kinda funny that they based it all on styling stuff rather than offroad performance, being a 4x4 magazine and all . . . But it does have the whole love/hate thing going on with people like the VX

[Scott Harness]

Kinda funny that they based it all on styling stuff rather than offroad performance, being a 4x4 magazine and all . . . But it does have the whole love/hate thing going on with people like the VX

Yes! sounds like the "original" review of the VX!

[Jay Dunford]

I'll have some 'purtification items on ther by Moab 2010. Ask Dub about the big rubbers. ;) Rockin' 35's on beadlocks
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_10611.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/16427)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_1066.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/16428)
and new front bumper/winch now. Hope to have a re-gear/front locker done by then and maybe rear bumper w/ swingout for the spare (them 35's is heavy!!).

[pbkid]

damn jay.... if you ever get bored we can swap toyota's.....

and you can put beadlocks, 35's, lockers and SAS on mine :drool2:

[PK]

I'll have some 'purtification items on ther by Moab 2010. Ask Dub about the big rubbers. ;) Rockin' 35's on beadlocks
(them 35's is heavy!!).

Tsk tsk Jay,
I hope you have upgraded the brakes to stop them big meats.:winkb::winky::yesy:

PK

[volume311]

Our engines don't have direct injection do they? I thought Isuzu only put DI versions of the 3.5 in the last year model Axiom...

You're correct. They probably were going off the Axiom info for the motor.

[Jay Dunford]

damn jay.... if you ever get bored we can swap toyota's.....

and you can put beadlocks, 35's, lockers and SAS on mine :drool2:

If you behave, I'll let ya sit in it next year!!:bwgy:

[Jay Dunford]

Tsk tsk Jay,
I hope you have upgraded the brakes to stop them big meats.:winkb::winky::yesy:

PK

:laughy:

[VX crazy]

Jay even let me drive it.......

[pbkid]

maybe we'll have to swap rigs for a trail...

jay can remember what a toyota with 33's and factory rear e-locker feels like...