the isuzu vehicross is a compact suv from isuzu. produced from 1997 through 2001 (japanese market 1997–1999; us market 1999–2001), it shares many of its components with the trooper, including both its 3.2 l and 3.5 l v6 engine that produces at 5400 rpm and at 3000 rpm of torque. the vehicle also features the torque on demand (tod) 4-wheel-drive system produced by borgwarner. it is a small, sporty 2-door crossover vehicle with aggressive external styling, including short overhangs, an aggressive forward stance, titanium "teeth" in the grille, a black hood-insert, and black plastic cladding over the entire lower half of the vehicle. the us vehicross came equipped with 16" polished wheels in 1999 and 18" chrome wheels during the remainder of production. the japanese version came equipped with 16" alloys with chrome center caps.