Isuzu Hombre 1996–1997
Isuzu Hombre
In 1996, Isuzu replaced its Pick Up with a version of the Louisiana-built Chevrolet S-10, the Isuzu Hombre, based on the Brazilian market S-10 (the front grille and fenders are based on the Brazilian S-10 along with the truck bed sheetmetal).
The Hombre differed from its GM siblings mostly in the front sheetmetal, with different lights, grille, front bumper and front fenders, which were more flared out. The rear quarter panels were also different, as they had a slight flare over the wheel well to match the front fenders. The Hombre had a much smaller range of equipment options compared to the S-10 and Sonoma; aSpacecab extended cab, V6 engine and four-wheel drive were added for 1997 and available until 1998.
Two trim levels were offered: the base S and the uplevel XS. The XS had features like a cassette tape deck, higher-grade interior fabric, a tachometer, sliding rear window, and a split 60/40 seatback. Hombres were equipped with the Chevrolet S-series 15 x 7 steel wheels (with 8 directional vents) - the Hombre wheels were painted black (the S10, Sonoma, and Blazer/Jimmy wheels were painted silver) since a majority were equipped with wheel covers with the Isuzu logo. Hombres were also available with the S-10's aluminum wheels with Isuzu center caps.
Slow sales resulted in production ending in 2000. It would be another six years before Isuzu re-entered the pick-up market with the i-Series, which formed the basis for the S-10's successor, the Colorado.
Engines
| Years | Engine | Power | Torque | VIN letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–2000, 2003 | 2.2 L Vortec 2200 (LN2) I4 | 110-120 hp @ 5200 RPM | 130–140 lb⋅ft (176–190 N⋅m) @ 2800 RPM | 4 |
| 2000-2002 | 2.2 L Vortec 2200 (L43) I4 | 120 hp (89 kW) @ 5000 RPM | 140 lb⋅ft (190 N⋅m) @ 3600 RPM | 5 |
| 1994 | 4.3 L 90° (LB4) V-6, TBI | 165 hp (123 kW) @ 4000 RPM | 235 lb⋅ft (319 N⋅m) @ 2400 RPM | Z |
| 1995 | 155 hp (116 kW) @ 4000 RPM | |||
| 1994 | 4.3 L Vortec 4300 (L35) V-6, SCPI | 200 hp (150 kW) @ 4500 rpm | 260 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m) @ 3600 rpm | W |
| 1995 | 190 hp (140 kW) @ 4500 rpm | 260 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m) @ 3400 rpm | ||
| 1996-2002 w/ 2WD | 180 hp (134 kW) @ 4400 RPM | 245 lb⋅ft (332 N⋅m) @ 2800 RPM | ||
| 1996-2002 w/ 4WD | 190 hp (142 kW) @ 4400 RPM | 250 lb⋅ft (339 N⋅m) @ 2800 RPM | ||
| 1996-1999 w/ 2WD | 4.3 L Vortec 4300 (LF6) V-6, MPFI | 175 hp (130 kW) @ 4400 RPM | 240 lb⋅ft (325 N⋅m) @ 2800 RPM | X |
| 1996-1999 w/ 4WD | 180 hp (134 kW) @ 4400 RPM | |||
| 2003 w/ 2WD | 4.3 L Vortec 4300 (LU3) V-6, MPFI | 180 hp (134 kW) @ 4400 RPM | 245 lb⋅ft (332 N⋅m) @ 2800 RPM | X |
| 2003-2004 w/ 4WD | 190–200 hp (142–149 kW) @ 5400 RPM | 260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m) @ 2800 RPM |