Towards 2026, isuzu india has made subtle updates to its lifestyle passenger pickup truck. We’re talking about the 2026 Isuzu V-Cross. This model has updated exterior styling and a significantly improved infotainment system to appeal to buyers. The company has also rejigged its V-Cross variant lineup, with 4X4 now offered as standard. Let’s take a closer look.
2026 Isuzu V-Cross launched
In terms of pricing, the 2026 Isuzu V-Cross price starts from INR 20.5 million (old price) and goes up to INR 30.28 million (old price). With this MY26 update, the Isuzu V-Cross will be available in only three variants across two trim levels. Includes V-Cross 4WD MT Z, V-Cross 4WD MT Z Prestige, and V-Cross 4WD AT Z Prestige.
Therefore, the V-Cross 2WD AT Z Variant is no longer on sale. You can choose from seven colors: Silky White Pearl, Black Mica, Red Spinel Mica, Nautilus Blue, Galena Gray, Silver Metallic, and Splash White.
Exterior design changes mainly focus on the fascia. The all-new bumper incorporates sleeker aesthetic elements, along with something like a front lip. Gone is the silver faux skid plate, giving it a more premium, sporty appeal. The lower elements of the grille are painted black, giving the impression of a larger, more intimidating grille.
The 2026 V-Cross looks more premium with more body color than black unpainted cladding elements. The chunky black wheel arch cladding is gone, and the fog lamp housings are now body-colored as well. The MY26 version also features new 18-inch alloy wheels with a dual-tone machined finish for a premium feel. Tire size is 255/60-R18.
LED headlights and taillights will continue as before. Equipped with 360 degrees, roof rails, side steps and shark fin antenna. Almost the entire cabin remains on the inside. The main update is the infotainment screen, which is now a 10.2-inch wide freestanding unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Other notable features include automatic air conditioning, keyless entry with push-button start, upgraded rear seats with front and rear armrests, 3D instrument cluster with MID, six airbags, occupant detection sensors, Bi-LED projector headlights, manual dimming IRVMs, steering-mounted controls, cruise control, and more.
Same 1.9L diesel engine – no 2WD
The same 1.9L turbo diesel engine powers the 2026 Isuzu V-Cross pickup truck and is capable of producing 163 bhp of peak power and 360 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. A shift-on-the-fly 4WD system is now standard on all models.
After the end of production of Tata Xenon and Mahindra Scorpio Getaway, prices in India’s lifestyle passenger pickup truck segment have shot up several times. Currently, there are two candidates: Toyota Hilux and Isuzu V-Cross. Mahindra has reignited interest in this area and is testing it out Scorpio N-based pickup truckTata, on the other hand, has disappeared from this scene.