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

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

2.2 L I4 (S-10 powertrain)2.2 L · I4 · 120 hp · 140 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm (1999) · 1996-2000
Displacement
2.2 L
Config
I4
HP
120 hp
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm (1999)
Years
1996-2000
Notes
shared with S-10 – see S-10 article
4.3 L V6 (S-10 powertrain)4.3 L · V6 · 180 hp · 240 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm (1999) · 1997-2000
Displacement
4.3 L
Config
V6
HP
180 hp
Torque
240 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm (1999)
Years
1997-2000
Notes
1999 brochure: 180 hp on 4WD, 175 hp on V6 2WD; EPA lists the 4.3 L V6 for MY1997-2000

Highlights

Highlights
01
Isuzu-badged Chevrolet S-10 with unique front fenders, grille and rear quarter flares
02
Based on the Brazilian-market S-10 front sheetmetal
03
Spacecab and V6 added for 1997, 4WD for 1998; all still offered in the 1999 brochure

Photos

  • Isuzu Hombre 1996-2000, image 1 of 2

  • Isuzu Hombre 1996-2000, image 2 of 2

Related

Predecessor

Pickup

Successor

I-Series

Related

S-10 (2nd Gen)Chevrolet S-10 (donor)SonomaGMC Sonoma

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.

Sources