2026 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Launched in India, Now Exclusively 4x4, Priced from Rs 25.50 Lakh
The 2026 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross gets a revised front fascia, new 18-inch alloy wheels, a larger 10.3-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera, and an 8-speaker sound system on higher trims.
Isuzu has discontinued the 4x2 variant entirely; the V-Cross is now a pure 4x4, with an auto-locking differential now standard across the entire range.
The 2026 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross arrives not with a loud fanfare but with the quiet confidence of a truck that knows its audience well. The changes are considered rather than radical, but they add up to a pick-up that feels noticeably more purposeful than its predecessor.
Up front, the Z Prestige trim sports a refreshed grille with black surrounds, while the front bumper sheds its heavy plastic cladding and loses the faux skid plate in favour of a cleaner, body-coloured treatment. The fog lamp surrounds have similarly been tidied up.
Around the sides, the wheel-arch cladding has been deleted entirely, a move that gives the V-Cross a leaner, less cluttered stance. The Z Prestige's 18-inch alloys feature a new 12-spoke diamond-cut design, and the door mirrors now carry slimmer LED indicators.
At the rear, the chrome trim on the bumper makes way for gloss-black plastic. None of these is a ground-up change, but together they make the 2026 V-Cross look sharper and more assured.
Step inside the Z Prestige trim and the most obvious change is the new 10.3-inch floating touchscreen, which replaces the older, smaller flush-fit unit. It supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which is very much the expectation at this price point. The top variants also gain a 360-degree camera, genuinely useful when you're trying to park a large pick-up in a tight urban spot, along with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and a roof-mounted 8-speaker surround sound system.
Brown leatherette trim on the door liners and dashboard rounds off an interior that feels more premium. Safety equipment, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and Hill Descent Control, carries over unchanged.
Perhaps the most significant change for 2026 is one that doesn't involve any new hardware at all. Isuzu has discontinued the 4x2 variant of the D-Max V-Cross, making the 4x4 drivetrain standard across every single trim.
Shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive is now a given, and every variant also gains an auto-locking differential, a meaningful addition for anyone who actually takes their V-Cross off-road. The decision does push the entry price up by about Rs 1.23 lakh compared to the outgoing 4x2 base variant, but it also sharpens the V-Cross's identity considerably. This is no longer a truck you can optionally equip for adventure; it simply is an adventure truck, full stop.
Under the bonnet, the proven 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel engine continues to do the heavy lifting, producing 163hp and 360Nm of torque.
Buyers can choose between a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox, with the automatic available on the Z Prestige trims.
The 2026 D-Max V-Cross range spans four variants- Z Standard, Z Premium, Z Prestige Standard, and Z Prestige Premium with prices running from Rs 25.50 lakh to Rs 30.28 lakh (ex-showroom). Its sole direct rival in India remains the Toyota Hilux, which is priced significantly higher, giving the V-Cross a clear value advantage.
With 4x4 now standard, a more tech-forward cabin, and a cleaner exterior, Isuzu has ensured the V-Cross is better placed than ever to make that case.
| Variant | Drivetrain & Gearbox | Price (Ex-showroom) |
|---|---|---|
| Z Standard | 4x4 MT | Rs. 25.50 lakh |
| Z Premium | 4x4 MT | Rs. 25.79 lakh |
| Z Prestige Standard | 4x4 MT | Rs. 27.00 lakh |
| Z Prestige Standard | 4x4 AT | Rs. 30.00 |
| Z Prestige Premium | 4x4 MT | Rs. 27.28 lakh |
| Z Prestige Premium | 4x4 AT | Rs. 30.28 lakh |
With 4x4 now in every variant's DNA, the 2026 D-Max V-Cross doesn't just ask where you want to go; it quietly insists there are no wrong answers.
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