Isuzu Hombre first generation

Isuzu Hombre first generation
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The Isuzu Hombre first generation (1996–2000): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 15 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: GMT325 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

122 complaints for model years 1996–2000. 12 crashes · 2 fires · 9 injuries

  • Visibility and wipers 50

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 15 versions of the Isuzu Hombre first generation

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United States 9 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–2001CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1998–2000CLKUP2.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1998–2000SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA240–251 g/km
1998–2000CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1998–2000SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1998–1999SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1997(FFS) (MPFI), SIL4.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Canada 6 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1997–2000Pickup truck: Small2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual10.5–10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle242–251 g/km
1997–2000Pickup truck: Small2.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.5–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle265–281 g/km
1997–2000Pickup truck: Small4.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.6–15.0 L/100 km 5-cycle313–345 g/km
1998–2000Pickup truck: Standard4.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic14.6–15.0 L/100 km 5-cycle336–345 g/km
1998Pickup truck: Small4.3 LPetrol5-speed manual14.1 L/100 km 5-cycle324 g/km
1998Pickup truck: Standard4.3 LPetrol5-speed manual15.8 L/100 km 5-cycle363 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.