Compact Pickup

Isuzu · 1996-2000

Hombre

The Hombre was Isuzu's badge-engineered Chevrolet S-10 for 1996-2000, with unique front sheetmetal borrowed from the Brazilian S-10. Offered in S and XS trims, it added a Spacecab, V6 and 4WD for 1997-98 before slow sales ended the run.

Years
1996-2000
Drivetrain
RWD · 4WD (1998-2000)
Engines
2.2 L I4 (S-10 powertrain) · 4.3 L V6 (S-10 powertrain)
Sold in
US

Spec sheet

Production
1996–2000
Assembly
  • Shreveport, LA (GM; Louisiana-built S-10)
Sold in
  • US
Codes
  • GMT325 platform
Body styles
  • Regular cab
  • Spacecab (from 1997; still listed in the 1999 brochure)
Drivetrains
  • RWD
  • 4WD (1998-2000)
Transmissions
  • 5-speed manual
  • 4-speed automatic (1997-2000)
Trims
  • S
  • XS
Wheelbase
108.3 / 122.9 in
Length
187.1 / 201.7 in
Width
67.9 in
Height
63.2 / 63.3 / 63.9 in
Curb weight
3,024-3,786 lb (1999; 4-cyl 2WD S Standard Cab to V6 4WD XS Spacecab)
Towing
2,000 lb (4-cyl) / 5,500 lb (V6), 1999

Engines

EngineDisp.ConfigHPTorqueYearsNotes
2.2 L I4 (S-10 powertrain)2.2 LI4120140 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm (1999)1996-2000shared with S-10 – see S-10 article
4.3 L V6 (S-10 powertrain)4.3 LV6180240 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm (1999)1997-20001999 brochure: 180 hp on 4WD, 175 hp on V6 2WD; EPA lists the 4.3 L V6 for MY1997-2000

Related

Predecessor

Successor

Siblings

Overview

When the TF-based Isuzu Pickup ended in 1996, Isuzu replaced it with the Hombre - a Louisiana-built Chevrolet S-10 with distinct front fenders, flared rear quarters, lights, grille and bumper based on the Brazilian S-10 design.

It came in two trims: base S and the up-level XS with cassette deck, better upholstery, tachometer, sliding rear window and a 60/40 seat. Equipment choice was narrower than the S-10; a Spacecab extended cab and the V6 were added for 1997 and 4WD for 1998 (EPA), and all three were still offered in the 1999 brochure. The Hombre got the 1998 S-10 refresh too.

Slow sales led to the end of production in 2000, and it was six years before Isuzu returned with the i-Series.

Trims, Bodies and Drivetrains

Trims

  • S
  • XS

Cab and bed

  • Body styles: Regular cab, Spacecab (from 1997; still listed in the 1999 brochure)

Drivetrain and transmissions

  • Drivetrains: RWD, 4WD (1998-2000)
  • 5-speed manual
  • 4-speed automatic (1997-2000)

Highlights

  • Isuzu-badged Chevrolet S-10 with unique front fenders, grille and rear quarter flares
  • Based on the Brazilian-market S-10 front sheetmetal
  • Spacecab and V6 added for 1997, 4WD for 1998; all still offered in the 1999 brochure

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