Isuzu Crosswind Owners Thread [ARCHIVED]

[ambekam]

Thanks XER and Bikoy888 for posting your experiences on crosswind. more power to you and your crosswind.

It's a good move by Izuzu to install low-charged turbo on all their variants. In case power is needed it's just a matter of pressing the gas pedal even deeper to achieve speed. Now more people would want to own a crosswind.

[ambekam]

What about the others? How do you find crosswind? bakit konti lang nagpopost dito?

[battaglin]

What about the others? How do you find crosswind? bakit konti lang nagpopost dito?

I just sold my 2002 XTRM xwind. Only advantage I see with the xwind e matipid and low maintenance. other than that wala na!

It's noisy...try having normal conversation while traveling at 100kph..magsisigawan kayo sa loob.

Matagtag...I could see my passengers head bouncing around in the rear view mirror. kung mag-isa ka ok lang, kc nakakapit ka sa manibela. I don't think that "flexride" suspension would make any difference.

Mabagal...iiwan ka ng mga naka jazz sa nlex.
Lastly, no safety features, 1st row lang ang 3pt seatbelts. 2nd row lapbelts and none for the 3rd row(?). This is a joke! bigyan naman nila konti respect filipino motorist at lagyan ng 3pt seatbelt man lang ang 2nd row.
Sabi ng iba kaya 150kph?! di ko kaya yan, specially with my kids sitting at 2nd row with just lapbelts.
Oh well.. it did served it purpose, naka 6yrs and 96k++kms din naman sa akin.

Got a Carens, couldnt be happier seeing my kids doze off at the back kc tahimik at di matagtag.
No offense, the xwind was good back then...but now there are much better choices!

[ratchet]

Mga fellow crosswind owners, need advice regarding replacing the front bumper overrider on my 2002 XUV, saan ba may murang nabibilhan nito? Naginquire na ko sa Zak-Car 8,500 daw wala pa paint, baka may alam kayo mas mura kahit 2nd hand, thanks!

[bikoy888]

Mga fellow crosswind owners, need advice regarding replacing the front bumper overrider on my 2002 XUV, saan ba may murang nabibilhan nito? Naginquire na ko sa Zak-Car 8,500 daw wala pa paint, baka may alam kayo mas mura kahit 2nd hand, thanks!

i got mine sa apalit pampanga, hehe at 4k-4.5k yata. pinasuyo ko lang sa friend ko
then have it restored and painted 1,200 labor and materials

[Calsonic220]

Good day! Help naman mga sir.. Ask ko lng kung pano i-remove ung stereo ng crosswnd ko (XUV 2004). Pioneer DEH 6550.. Hirap na hirap na kase ko e..

[bikoy888]

Good day! Help naman mga sir.. Ask ko lng kung pano i-remove ung stereo ng crosswnd ko (XUV 2004). Pioneer DEH 6550.. Hirap na hirap na kase ko e..

tanggalin mo muna mga screws sa ilalaim ng dashboard para ma access mo yung center console. gamitin mo yung dalawang pangtanggal ng stereo na kasama sa package (parang panundot ito) para mahila mo yung pioneer stereo

[Calsonic220]

tanggalin mo muna mga screws sa ilalaim ng dashboard para ma access mo yung center console. gamitin mo yung dalawang pangtanggal ng stereo na kasama sa package (parang panundot ito) para mahila mo yung pioneer stereo

Tnx Bikoy! kaso problema ko naman wala ung dalawang pangtanggal ng stereo. Un yata ung extraction key na sinasabi nila.. May nabibili kya nun? Saka nga pala na-try nyo n b'to? ito yung link http://stereophonik.com/gutterslide/IP-BUS_Hack/. Effective daw 'to kc ibang frends ko nasubukan na nila. Para daw masaksakan ng ipod or any mp3 player device ung stereo using the IP-Bus, ung saksakan ng cd changer.. kc diba walang aux-in ung pioneer n head unit.. Kaya nga gusto ko matanggal ung head unit ko para masubukan ko 'to..

[bikoy888]

Tnx Bikoy! kaso problema ko naman wala ung dalawang pangtanggal ng stereo. Un yata ung extraction key na sinasabi nila.. May nabibili kya nun? Saka nga pala na-try nyo n b'to? ito yung link http://stereophonik.com/gutterslide/IP-BUS_Hack/. Effective daw 'to kc ibang frends ko nasubukan na nila. Para daw masaksakan ng ipod or any mp3 player device ung stereo using the IP-Bus, ung saksakan ng cd changer.. kc diba walang aux-in ung pioneer n head unit.. Kaya nga gusto ko matanggal ung head unit ko para masubukan ko 'to..

check mo sa mga technicians sa banawe, yung sa akin, naarbor ko lang sa technician sa shop na suki ko. yung sa aux jack, bumili ako ng ready made para sa pioneer. yung sa jvc ko, meron ng built-in sa face

[speed_lab]

hello fellow crosswind owners,
just an update my friend told me that isuzu launched a new crosswind last friday. as far as i know it is more expensive than the current version. i wonder why..

[denier13]

hello fellow crosswind owners,
just an update my friend told me that isuzu launched a new crosswind last friday. as far as i know it is more expensive than the current version. i wonder why..

From Auto-searchphilippines:

The 2008 Isuzu Sportivo and Crosswind models is anchored on "Understated Elegance", a unique look of SUV impression - a stylishly tough and reliable
workhorse. Its interior is clad in a luxurious Beige and Black combination . The 2008 Isuzu Sportivo exudes understated elegance in its finery of beige
beige Vinyl/Perforated Leather Combination seats embroidered with a SPORTIVO LOGO on its headrests. Its exteriors are now accentuated by an
innovative radiator grille; new sleek design roof rail; redesigned High Mount stop lamp and new spearical spare tire cover design. The 2008 colors are
Onyx Black, Canyon Red, Infinite Gold, Light Blue Metallic, Glacial White, Sterling Silver, Tornade Red and Mercury Silver.

http://www.auto-searchphilippines.co...eNews2008.html

[battaglin]

Hindi pa rin naka-CRDi? ano ang horsepower rating nito? 85 padin?
Dapat palitan na model na yan! puro accesories lang binabago nila.
Safety features, may nadagdag? ABS? airbags? o 3pt ELR seatbelts?
Yeah its a workhorse. an overworked horse!

[bikoy888]

guys, share ko lang ang appropriate tire pressure for 235/70 R15 tires (specially Michelin LTX tires)

for 2-5 passengers (seating in front and 2nd row)
front: 30 psi
back: 30 psi

for loaded vehicles
front: 35 psi
back: 37 psi

info from isuzu manila service department

[mhelskie]

^how bout for the offroad tires of sportivo? whats the recommended tire pressure? ako kse pirmi lang sa 30psi, madalas 1 or 2 lang kaming sakay

[20vanda01]

Ako all the time naka 30psi (Dueler 235x75 R25). Okay naman regardless kung mag isa lang ako loaded di siya matagtag... pag 32psi na pinalagay ko matagtag na.
By the way, my tires are filled with nitrogen... I don't know kung ano talaga effect nun... supposed to be mas malambot daw ang ride. Its hard to quantify.

[gene31]

hi guys I'm new here. ask ko lng my dad want to buy a new car and ask me to decide what brand he going to buy. ford everest, or 08 sportivo. can u help me guys to decide. pls enlighten me also.. thanks & more power..

[niky]

The Everest is better overall. Still doesn't ride like a car, a bit too soft and bouncy for me, but it's got more space, better steering, better off-road ability and a much more powerful engine. Throttle response is turgid, but when it goes, it bolts. The interior makes the Crosswind or the Fortuner look second-rate (though, this being a Ford, there are still cheap plastics inside) and the seats are much better than in either of the two. The third row, unfortunately, sits on the floor, so it's an uncomfortable position, but legroom is better.

The Crosswind is a slug on the highway, has no ABS, terrible steering and the body rigidity of week-old spaghetti (the doors become mis-aligned after a few years because the hinge-material is too soft). It feels like a cargo truck over rough roads, and it smokes like one after a year or two. But it's economical. Oh boy is it economical. And the engine is very easy to care for outside of the casa.

It's a matter of priorities. Needs = Crosswind. Wants = Everest. Choose accordingly.

[mqavila]

I heard a radio ad, advertising the "new" 2008 Crosswind with what I thought were only new trimmings/minor changes - such as a black/beige interior, 3.5" LCD audio HU (what does that mean?), new radiator grille, new spoiler and new roof rails? Does anyone have a picture of this "new" Crosswind? I'm just curious. Their website hasn't been updated yet.

[battaglin]

I heard a radio ad, advertising the "new" 2008 Crosswind with what I thought were only new trimmings/minor changes - such as a black/beige interior, 3.5" LCD audio HU (what does that mean?), new radiator grille, new spoiler and new roof rails? Does anyone have a picture of this "new" Crosswind? I'm just curious. Their website hasn't been updated yet.

Don't bother, wait for your Carens!

[mqavila]

Don't bother, wait for your Carens!

Hahahahaha! Binabantayan mo pala ako bro! Well... I was really curious since the ad seems to indicate that the new Crosswind has new amenities. But from what I heard, mukhang cosmetic changes nga lang.