Isuzu Crosswind Owners Thread [ARCHIVED]

[niky]

Front facing seats give terrible leg-room... I find the side facing more comfortable in traffic, though I don't find them very comfortable either... an advantage is, if two people are riding in the back, each one can stretch out on their own personal bench... with the front-facing third row, they'd be very cramped. Either way, side-facing seats are more practical, because you can load cargo.

The Michelin LTX tires are (sorry to say) pure crap. No braking grip, especially when it's wet. Considering the Crosswind is only a 4x2, I don't understand why they need to put off-road tires on it! They're loud on the road, and they're part of the reason the Crosswind rides badly (too hard, too heavy). Goodyear Forteras are a better choice, but I don't know if you can get them on a stock unit, you might have to shop around after the purchase, and trade in your tires for them.

Parts and maintenance is typical, but the dealership service prices are steep.

As for reliability, ours has held up okay. 125,000 kms and counting. It really depends on the owner, though... the fuel pump in our other unit (Hilander) conked out at 140,000 kms because my dad didn't do oil changes often, and they use diesel from just about anywhere. The one thing to watch out for on Crosswinds is worn-out trim and interior parts... sagging door hinges, loose seats, etcetera. But these are minor issues.

[Colaboy]

Thanks for the detailed analysis Sir Niky.

Since you've mentioned about the disadvantages of Michelin LTX Tires on this unit. aside from changing it to Goodyear Forteras Tires, wala na bang ibang paraan para gumanda ang performance, let's say like what denier13 suggested, fill them up with nitrogen instead of regular air?

I saw the XTI Limited on the showroon too. Aside from the rear view camera, sidefenders, spare tire configuration, and using the smaller Forteras, other amenities are almost identical na rin in terms of specs vs the Sportivo. Should I set my focus on this variant instead? If yes, how can i convinced my parents to switch to this variant? Napansin ko kasi they're focused na kasi sa Spotivo AT na kasi eh.

[sinister_fadz]

ei, mga sirs.. i nid help nanman, my nabili kc akong wiring harness or kit para sa h4 bulbs ng sportivo ko, kaso lang pg naka hi beam ako, naka.ilaw p rin ung low bean and as a result ay punutok ung bulb ko na 100 watts.. ganun b tlga ang wiring kit? it has also damaged my hedlyt kc madumi na dahl sa dusts.. pano po ba e.open ung hedlyt ng sportivo? its has plastic lens kc eh kaya d dw pwede painitan para maopen..

[rsnald]

regarding tires, try nyo yung pinalit ng yokohama sa S306 OEM tires of the first gen crosswind, yung Yokohama A-drive. Been using it and so far ok ang experience ko. Good wet grip, quiet sa highway, and improved rubber composition (according to yokohama). got it for almost the same price as the S306's.

[Fargin]

magkano po bnew ng mga ganung yokohama? planning to get an XT this dec, pwede ko bang itrade-in sa mga tireshops itong stock tires ng XT for the yokohamas?

[sinister_fadz]

mag.low porfile ka nalang na tires, buy a good set of tires ung mamahalin na brand para satisfied ka.. den adjust d torsion and add a lowering block sa rear, para maporma car mo.. nyahahaha!!

[speed_lab]

sinister_fadz
sir regarding po dun sa harnest nyo, ung bulb nyo po ba ung stock na bulb or pinalitan nyo na po? yung sakin din po kasi pag nakahigh-beam hndi na rin po namamatay yung low-beam. My bulb is Narva range power white 100/90W. naglagay na din po ako ng harnest BOSCH po then pinalitan ko narin po yung socket connecting to my bulb ng ceramics kasi po natutunaw. meron po ako kakilala naglilinis ng headlights malapit po sa anonas.

[speed_lab]

yup A-drive is good, im using it also. un ung pinalit sa yokohama na S306. kaso sir mukhang masmakapal xa sa S306 dba? ung likod ng xwind ko naka s306 parin then sa harap a-drive.masmataas tuloy ung harapan ko.

[speed_lab]

yup A-drive is good, im using it also. un ung pinalit sa yokohama na S306. kaso sir mukhang masmakapal xa sa S306 dba? ung likod ng xwind ko naka s306 parin then sa harap a-drive.masmataas tuloy ung harapan ko...

[Fargin]

good afternoon! we will be getting our crosswind probably next week, what are the things to look out before we leave the dealership?

[rsnald]

yup A-drive is good, im using it also. un ung pinalit sa yokohama na S306. kaso sir mukhang masmakapal xa sa S306 dba? ung likod ng xwind ko naka s306 parin then sa harap a-drive.masmataas tuloy ung harapan ko.

preho lang. basta same size kinuha mo ha, 205R15. what i'm very impressed about is the very much improved wet grip. effective yung nilakihan nila yung water channels. dati when I drive through water puddles, parang nag-i-slide yung S306, nowadays, walang palya yung kapit sa road, kaya anlakas ng loob ko tumakbo ng mabilis even on wet roads. although i do it with caution of course. baka pudpod na S306 mo. madali mapudpod yung S306's, saka di pantay kung makalbo kahit well aligned ang kotse mo.

[XTO]

preho lang. basta same size kinuha mo ha, 205R15. what i'm very impressed about is the very much improved wet grip. effective yung nilakihan nila yung water channels. dati when I drive through water puddles, parang nag-i-slide yung S306, nowadays, walang palya yung kapit sa road, kaya anlakas ng loob ko tumakbo ng mabilis even on wet roads. although i do it with caution of course. baka pudpod na S306 mo. madali mapudpod yung S306's, saka di pantay kung makalbo kahit well aligned ang kotse mo.

yup A-drive is good, im using it also. un ung pinalit sa yokohama na S306. kaso sir mukhang masmakapal xa sa S306 dba? ung likod ng xwind ko naka s306 parin then sa harap a-drive.masmataas tuloy ung harapan ko...

hmmm, rsnald papi and speed_lab, mas bago nga ata ito kesa sa aspec ah magkano each? ito ba yun? dami kasi A-drive sa google eh. thanks

[sinister_fadz]

speed lab, yung pumutok na bulb ko ay 100/90 watts rin.. blue cap ang brand, yung zoom lite.. yung harness ko naman ay narva.. hndi ba ngexplode yung bulb mo kahit sabay ang hi at lo beam? ei, my a-drive tire po ba para sa sportivo? ung 235/70 R15?

[TJMaxx]

Goodyear Fortera is the stock tire for the 2007 XUV Model while
Michelin is the stock tire for the Sportivo variant.

I suggest that you go for the XUV variant rather than the Sportivo.
Only substantial difference is the AV package (walang DVD ang XUV).
XUV offers better value for money than the Sportivo.

[niky]

Take a look at the XTi Limited Edition... almost as many toys as the Sportivo at a much lower price. And with a much smaller wheel and tire combo, it should ride much better, too.

BTW, Forteras are much better road tires than Michelin LTXs (if that's what's on the Sportivo...) LTXs are pretty slippery in the wet.

[jerric]

i dont think the design of the crosswind can handle a powerful engine.. buti sana if ma.improve pa ang suspension, like coil springs and ma.remedyohan ang bodyroll pra mas stable sa curves.. ang coment ko lng sa sportivo is, parang matutumba pg sa curve.. nilagyan ko na ng stabilizer, but still may bodyroll pa rin.. i find it uncomfy.. nakakatakot magcurve at high speeds..

medyo nga, pero sa kin ok naman minsan nasa driver nalang yata yun

i have Isuzu Crosswind Xtrm model 2003 modified ko ng Xuvi wanna be, pinalaki ko yung gulong by MAxxis sa inviernes pedrogil 4,500 each...100k kms na siya...50kms nun napa calibrate ko then 80kms fuel solenoid yata yun pinalitan waa tirik ako grinhils nun,,,,ngaun 100kms calibrate ulit medyo mausok ng 1month after calibration,,ngayon medyo ok na ganun ba talaga yun after calibration ? sa ZABALA ko nagpacalibrate 5k ang mahal yata......ngayon lang kc ko nakabasa ng thread na ito kainis

[jerric]

Saan ba magandang magpa check up ng crosswind dito sa manila M/T...yung kabisado na nila 4JA...?

[Syuryuken]

BTW, Forteras are much better road tires than Michelin LTXs (if that's what's on the Sportivo...) LTXs are pretty slippery in the wet.

Alang kwenta yang LTX ang ingay, matagtag pa

Recommended ko pa rin GT Maxmiler CX gumandang takbo ng XTRM ko

[rsnald]

hmmm, rsnald papi and speed_lab, mas bago nga ata ito kesa sa aspec ah magkano each? ito ba yun? dami kasi A-drive sa google eh. thanks

punta sa sa australian website nila (www.yokohama.com.au). may pdf file dun ng yokohama a-drive. that's where I saw it and convinced me to get it. meron din side-by-side comparison vs. the S306. almost same price lang ng S306.

[jerric]

Alang kwenta yang LTX ang ingay, matagtag pa

Recommended ko pa rin GT Maxmiler CX gumandang takbo ng XTRM ko

*Syuryuken
sir ano po ba pinalitan nyo sa xtrm niyo? pa help kc para alam ko in advance