What is the Isuzu Hombre?
The Isuzu Hombre is a compact pickup with an open bed for everyday loads and weekend gear. It brought Isuzu into North America’s compact-pickup market, drawing on the company’s long experience with trucks and commercial vehicles. The Hombre shared its basic design with the Chevrolet S-10.
Generations and engines
The Hombre’s first generation ran from 1996 to 2000. In the United States, it was sold from 1996 to 2002; in Canada, from 1997 to 2000. The US EPA listings span 2.2 L to 4.3 L engines, with petrol and flex-fuel E85 options. Canadian listings show petrol engines in the same size range.
Fuel consumption and where it was sold
The best combined US EPA rating is 23 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 10.2 L/100 km. In Canada, the lowest listed figure is 10.5 L/100 km under NRCan’s 5-cycle procedure. The EPA and Canadian tests use different methods, so their results are not direct comparisons.
The Hombre was sold in the United States and Canada. US EPA listings cover 18 versions, while Canadian NRCan listings cover 14.
Questions and answers
Was the Isuzu Hombre a pickup truck?
Yes. It was a compact pickup with an open cargo bed.
What engines were offered?
The listed engine range is 2.2 L to 4.3 L. US listings include petrol and flex-fuel E85; Canadian listings show petrol.
What was its best combined fuel-economy rating?
The best combined US EPA rating is 23 MPG.
Where was the Hombre sold?
It was sold in the United States and Canada.