Isuzu India just dropped the 2026 V-Cross. Starting at Rs 25.50 lakh (ex-showroom), the pickup has were given a few neat updates. And yes, it’s now best a 4x4. Forget the 4x2 option, that’s gone. But honestly, the truck looks tougher than ever. You get more features, a bit of design polish, and still that rugged vibe that made V-Cross famous.
Design and Exterior Updates
Walk around the 2026 V-Cross and you notice the subtle changes first. The grille now has black surrounds. Looks sharp, doesn’t it? LED projector headlights sit in their usual place, but the fog lights now have body-colored frames. Even the skid plate has this black-and-chrome finish. Adds character.
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The side profile? Big 18-inch alloy wheels, black roof rails, side steps. It screams “adventure.” The ORVMs have LED turn indicators, and on higher trims, chrome door handles shine a bit. Wheel arches are clean, body-colored. And of course, the V-Cross badge on the front doors reminds you, yes, you’re looking at the real deal.
Interior and Features
Open the door. Bam. Black-and-tan cabin hits you. Leatherette seats, soft-touch surfaces. Minimal dashboard. But the floating infotainment unit makes it feel modern. And here’s the kicker: the 10.3-inch touchscreen now shows a 360-degree camera with blind-spot monitoring. Really handy for city tight spots.
Other goodies? Eight-speaker sound system, wi-fi Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 6-way electricity motive force seat, cruise manage, auto AC. Safety? You’re protected with six airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX mounts, hill begin and maintain, traction control, rear defogger. It’s a function-packed pickup. No kidding.
Powertrain and Specifications
Mechanically, nothing crazy changed. 1.9-litre diesel. 163 PS. 360 Nm torque. 4WD only now. 6-speed manual or 6-speed AT for the lazy ones. Smooth. Simple. You know what you’re getting. But losing 4x2? Some will miss it. Some won’t. Depends how hardcore you are.
Competitors and Market Position
In India, it’s still a cost-friendly alternative to Toyota Hilux. The V-Cross doesn’t have many rivals on our roads. Which is good. Makes it special. Want a robust, off-avenue equipped pickup without burning a hole on your pocket? Here it's far. Not ideal, but near enough.
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Conclusion
The 2026 V-Cross feels balanced. Design tweaks, bigger feature list, strong drivetrain. Starting at Rs 25.50 lakh, it can handle town roads in addition to off-avenue terrain. Want a high priced 4x4 pickup truck that won’t look out of vicinity within the city or in the jungle? Yeah, that is it.
