Re: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Ownership Review: The Japanese Samurai Arrives
The wrap job is classy and helps distinguish it from commercial pickups. Good job!
The wrap job is classy and helps distinguish it from commercial pickups. Good job!
Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Ownership Review: Remapped 165BHP [35K Kms Crossed]
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Re: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Ownership Review: The Japanese Samurai Arrives
Thank you just about on the line![[lol]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Laugh.gif "Laugh [lol]")
Flat spot of the sports ? you mean pajero sport or vcross ?
thank you sir, as i said just mickey mousing with these experiments, vcross in white feels like a painters canvas and with the unbelievable level of options available you are spoilt for choice.
Thank you just about on the line
Flat spot of the sports ? you mean pajero sport or vcross ?
thank you sir, as i said just mickey mousing with these experiments, vcross in white feels like a painters canvas and with the unbelievable level of options available you are spoilt for choice.
Re: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Ownership Review: The Japanese Samurai Arrives
I guess "Sorts" was mistyped as "sports"
I guess "Sorts" was mistyped as "sports"
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Re: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Ownership Review: The Japanese Samurai Arrives
^^ ahh that way, i think for the weight and size of the vehicle , people coming from a fortuner or even XUV for that matter might find it sluggish, not to do with the mid range, probably through the range.
The engine is significantly detuned for its size(2.5 litre engine churning 134hp is very conservative) and hence its a remapper dream - people have done over 190+ bhp remaps. Pete's, T8 , Quantum etc - huge ecosystem for Vcross retuning, last i heard Pete's have released v4 for the vcross. At some point of time i will succumb to this
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^^ ahh that way, i think for the weight and size of the vehicle , people coming from a fortuner or even XUV for that matter might find it sluggish, not to do with the mid range, probably through the range.
The engine is significantly detuned for its size(2.5 litre engine churning 134hp is very conservative) and hence its a remapper dream - people have done over 190+ bhp remaps. Pete's, T8 , Quantum etc - huge ecosystem for Vcross retuning, last i heard Pete's have released v4 for the vcross. At some point of time i will succumb to this
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Whats the Kerb weight of this pick up vs full size SUV?
The lack of roof & seats at rear would have saved some metal. No?
BTW, Hp does not seem to translate into on road performance. Storme, Hexa both are rated 150+ Hp and 400Nm toruqe. But an XUV at 140 Hp/330nm will leave em to dust. Weight issues?
Whats the Kerb weight of this pick up vs full size SUV?
The lack of roof & seats at rear would have saved some metal. No?
BTW, Hp does not seem to translate into on road performance. Storme, Hexa both are rated 150+ Hp and 400Nm toruqe. But an XUV at 140 Hp/330nm will leave em to dust. Weight issues?
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Re: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Ownership Review: The Japanese Samurai Arrives
Kerb weight is 1905 kg without any accessory, you need to check out the Vcross build quality. God help those who hit the rear bumper - it will be catastrophe for them.
I dont know about the new Storme - havent driven it recently, but the Hexa is pretty closely matched to the XUV in performance despite its weight. XUV will have some dynamic edge being a monocoque but that apart i dont think XUV will be able to leave Hexa to dust.
Kerb weight is 1905 kg without any accessory, you need to check out the Vcross build quality. God help those who hit the rear bumper - it will be catastrophe for them.
I dont know about the new Storme - havent driven it recently, but the Hexa is pretty closely matched to the XUV in performance despite its weight. XUV will have some dynamic edge being a monocoque but that apart i dont think XUV will be able to leave Hexa to dust.
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Yes bhvm caught my typo. Not sluggish as such but I have heard that there was like a flat spot between 2.5k rpm to 3k rpm. Power below that and post that were fine. Maybe an issue with the initial batch. And yes please succumb to it quickly. Or at least drive a remapped example first. It will help the succumbing process speed up. ![[evil]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Evil.gif "Evil [evil]")
^^ ahh that way, i think for the weight and size of the vehicle , people coming from a fortuner or even XUV for that matter might find it sluggish, not to do with the mid range, probably through the range.
The engine is significantly detuned for its size(2.5 litre engine churning 134hp is very conservative) and hence its a remapper dream - people have done over 190+ bhp remaps. Pete's, T8 , Quantum etc - huge ecosystem for Vcross retuning, last i heard Pete's have released v4 for the vcross. At some point of time i will succumb to this.
The engine is significantly detuned for its size(2.5 litre engine churning 134hp is very conservative) and hence its a remapper dream - people have done over 190+ bhp remaps. Pete's, T8 , Quantum etc - huge ecosystem for Vcross retuning, last i heard Pete's have released v4 for the vcross. At some point of time i will succumb to this
.
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Re: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Ownership Review: The Japanese Samurai Arrives
Yes type-r there was a issue noticed sometime last Sept/Dec - existing owners were called out for a ECU upgrade
see details in attached, this has been fixed since in vehicles later than Sept/Oct already - newer owners since dont need this. see details in the link below
https://www.motorbeam.com/2016/10/cars/isuzu-d-max/isuzu-d-max-v-cross-recalled-ecu-update/
Yes i am looking forward to drive a remapped version from Pete's soon.
Yes type-r there was a issue noticed sometime last Sept/Dec - existing owners were called out for a ECU upgrade
see details in attached, this has been fixed since in vehicles later than Sept/Oct already - newer owners since dont need this. see details in the link below
https://www.motorbeam.com/2016/10/cars/isuzu-d-max/isuzu-d-max-v-cross-recalled-ecu-update/
Yes i am looking forward to drive a remapped version from Pete's soon.
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Re: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Ownership Review: The Japanese Samurai Arrives
The OTR price here in Cochin is Rs.16,08,168. Can we hope the price will come down post GST?
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Re: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Ownership Review: The Japanese Samurai Arrives
Firstly Welcome to TAI Hari_krishnan - yes speculations are that there would be some price benefits, thats why most manufacturers have started doling out discounts so people dont postpone their plan of purchase.
On the VCross itself i heard there are discounts being doled at dealerships - please dont hesitate to push. Btw you can save money by buying your own insurance and also not opting for an optional accessory from the dealership. No Dealer can mandate any accessory.
Firstly Welcome to TAI Hari_krishnan - yes speculations are that there would be some price benefits, thats why most manufacturers have started doling out discounts so people dont postpone their plan of purchase.
On the VCross itself i heard there are discounts being doled at dealerships - please dont hesitate to push. Btw you can save money by buying your own insurance and also not opting for an optional accessory from the dealership. No Dealer can mandate any accessory.
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Thank you Iron Rock. Today i got a call from showroom and they said they are ready to give a discount of Rs.83000.
Thank you Iron Rock. Today i got a call from showroom and they said they are ready to give a discount of Rs.83000.
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^^ Yes its raining discounts, the mumbai dealer offering 1.89 lakh discount on the MUX 4x4
I wish i was in Andra - damn good time to a buy a Isuzu there!
^^ Yes its raining discounts, the mumbai dealer offering 1.89 lakh discount on the MUX 4x4
I wish i was in Andra - damn good time to a buy a Isuzu there!
Re: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Ownership Review: The Japanese Samurai Arrives
Price of Isuzu MU-X, Isuzu D-Max V-Cross slashed by INR 1.5 lakh
Price of Isuzu MU-X, Isuzu D-Max V-Cross slashed by INR 1.5 lakh
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Re: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Ownership Review: The Japanese Samurai Arrives
Getting close to 4K kms , first service is at 5K so that will come shortly..I am consistently getting 12-13 kmpl FE overall.
Meanwhile some flexing at the western ghats :-
Getting close to 4K kms , first service is at 5K so that will come shortly..I am consistently getting 12-13 kmpl FE overall.
Meanwhile some flexing at the western ghats :-
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Re: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Ownership Review: The Japanese Samurai Arrives
Did a full LED Upgrade on the Isuzu as well including the parking lights similar to pajero sport as posted on this link, havent touched the fog lamp bulbs, intend to keep them as it is(yellow) for now.
I must say despite the same bulbs the sharpness in Isuzu was way better than Pajero Sport, i think its obviously to do with the projector lens - wondering now if the PS projector lens can be changed. The Isuzu low beam is much sharper and clearer.
Parking lights are T5 LEDs
Posing as usual
Did a full LED Upgrade on the Isuzu as well including the parking lights similar to pajero sport as posted on this link, havent touched the fog lamp bulbs, intend to keep them as it is(yellow) for now.
I must say despite the same bulbs the sharpness in Isuzu was way better than Pajero Sport, i think its obviously to do with the projector lens - wondering now if the PS projector lens can be changed. The Isuzu low beam is much sharper and clearer.
Parking lights are T5 LEDs
Posing as usual