New Buyer Help! ("new" Isuzu Crosswind)

[X_Bow_823]

Hi!

I am new to this site, I was wondering if there will be a new crosswind for this year, preferably with a new engine or major features to it. My parents asked me to inquire in various Isuzu dealers, however, all they mentioned are the special editions, etc. etc.

In the long run, we don't wanna have the headache of buying early and then regretting that there will be a "new" one released soon after.

Thank you and more power!

[vin23]

I believe there's a new model but with aesthetic changes only. I suggest you look for other options. Buying a non-crdi engine nowadays will make you frown on the open highways.

[Benzmizer]

I don't think there will be anything "all new" for the Crosswind this year. Isuzu Phils. invested on a modified rear bumper last year and that should last for until next year. Ergo, buying now (if you need already) would be considered "safe".

If there is any advantage a non-CRDI engine, any Tom, Dick and Harry mechanic can fix it. Demands for specific parts would not be an issue either. But as vin23 mentioned, it would limit your speed on open stretches. But the question is..... are there still open stretches in the Metro?..... unless you usual route are NLEX/SLEX but if you are generally a city dweller, a non-CRDI engine vehicle would be just fine.

[X_Bow_823]

*vin23 and Benzmizer, Thank you very much for the replies.

Meanwhile, one of our primary concerns is that we've had news that crosswind units were being flagged at various locations around Metro Manila. Maybe this is about bad emissions, etc.

Do you have ideas when will a CRDi engine will be introduced in the crosswind?

Regards!

[ISUZU Joe]

Meanwhile, one of our primary concerns is that we've had news that crosswind units were being flagged at various locations around Metro Manila. Maybe this is about bad emissions, etc.

Do you have ideas when will a CRDi engine will be introduced in the crosswind?

Regards!

These Crosswinds you may be referring to may be early models (non-Euro) 4JA1 engines (2001-2007). From 2008, Crosswind engines are already Euro 2 compliant.

As to your second question, I doubt it. The volume that Crosswind produces worldwide is not sufficient to Isuzu Japan to invest on a study to adapt the 4JK1-TC engine to the Crosswind.

[vin23]

Well, if you don't have any problem with its old engine it is still a good buy for the fact that Isuzu engines are really reliable. But let's be real, buying a non-crdi engine nowadays is not good option. With our current market full of competing high tech common rail engines? Will you still opt for the past? Yes, we know they're reliable and easy to fix but we also know these engines are not so faraway from being extinct.

Maybe if Isuzu will put a Dmax/Alterra engine in their Crosswinds that would be a different story. So go buy an Innova!