Isuzu Hombre Info

Isuzu Hombre (1996–2000 U.S.)

Compact pickup built alongside the Chevrolet S-10 / GMC Sonoma.

Tech specs Dimensions Capacities Torque specs Trims Fuel economy Colors Brochures

Tech specs

Item	Specification
Engines	2.2 L I4; 4.3 L V6
Transmissions	5-speed manual (NV1500 or NV3500); 4-speed automatic (4L60-E)
Bodies	Regular Cab; Space Cab
Spark plugs (1998 4.3 L)	Gap 1.14 mm (0.045 in)

Dimensions

Item	Figure
Wheelbase, regular cab	108.3 in (2,751 mm)
Width	67.9 in (1,725 mm)

Fluid capacities

Capacities are approximate refill amounts from Isuzu factory service manual data for the year shown. Always fill to the level/check plug or dipstick, not just by volume.

System	Capacity	Notes
Engine oil, 4.3 L 1998	4.0 qt (3.75 L) without filter; 4.4 qt (4.1 L) with filter	As listed
Cooling system, 4.3 L	12.1 qt (11.5 L)
Automatic transmission	Pan removal 5.0 qt (4.7 L); overhaul 11.0 qt (10.6 L)
Manual transmission	NV1500 2WD 2.9 qt; NV3500 2WD 2.5 qt; NV3500 4WD 2.2 qt	Synchromesh fluid
Transfer case (NV233)	1.25 qt (1.18 L)	DEXRON-III
Front differential	1.5 qt (1.2 L)	SAE 80W-90 GL-5
Rear axle	2.0 qt (1.85 L)
A/C refrigerant (R-134a)	2.0 lb

Torque specs

Safety first — verify with your service manual. These figures are transcribed from Isuzu factory service manual data for the model and year shown. Specs can change by year, engine and body style. Always confirm the figure in the service manual for your exact vehicle before final tightening, use a calibrated torque wrench, tighten wheel nuts in a star pattern and re-check them after the first 50 miles.

Fastener	Torque
Oil pan drain plug	18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
Oil pan bolts and nuts	18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
Spark plugs	11 lb-ft (15 N·m)
Front differential drain plug	19 lb-ft (26 N·m)
Rear axle fill plug	26 lb-ft (35 N·m)
Manual transmission drain plug	44 lb-ft (60 N·m)
Front hub and bearing bolts	77 lb-ft (105 N·m)
Wheel hub bolt	96 lb-ft (130 N·m)

Trims & body styles (U.S.)

Years	Version	Notes
1996–2000	Hombre S and XS, Regular Cab and Space Cab	2.2 L I4 (2WD) or 4.3 L V6 (2WD / 4WD)

Fuel economy (EPA)

U.S. EPA estimates in miles per gallon as currently published on fueleconomy.gov (older models are shown on the revised 2008 EPA method, so they read lower than the original window sticker). To convert: L/100 km = 235.2 ÷ mpg.

Model year	EPA listing	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb
1996–1997	Hombre Pickup	2.2 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	20	27	23
1997	Hombre Pickup	4.3 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	16	23	19
1997	Hombre Pickup	4.3 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	15	21	18
1998	Hombre Pickup	2.2 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	20	26	22
1998	Hombre Pickup	4.3 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	16	21	18
1998–2000	Hombre Pickup	2.2 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	17	24	19
1998–2000	Hombre Pickup	4.3 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	14	19	16
1998–2000	Hombre Pickup	4.3 L	Manual 5-spd	4WD	15	20	17
1998, 2000, 2001	Hombre Pickup	4.3 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	15	20	17
1999	Hombre Pickup	4.3 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	14	19	16
1999	Hombre Pickup	4.3 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	15	21	17
1999–2000	Hombre Pickup	2.2 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	20	26	23
2000	Hombre Pickup	2.2 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	17	23	19
2000	Hombre Pickup	2.2 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	19	25	22
2001	Hombre Pickup	4.3 L	Auto 4-spd	4WD	13	16	14
2001–2002	Hombre Pickup (FFV)	2.2 L	Auto 4-spd	2WD	17	23	19
2001–2002	Hombre Pickup (FFV)	2.2 L	Manual 5-spd	2WD	19	25	22

Factory colors & paint codes

Swatch colors are approximate screen representations. Always match paint by the color code on your vehicle’s paint label (usually on the driver door jamb or under the hood), not by the swatch. Availability varied by body style, trim and year (U.S. market). Two-tone swatches show the upper color over the lower color.

Olympic White

Code U8624 · 96–00

Ultra Silver metallic

Code U8867 · 96–97

Black

Code U8555 · 97–00

Pewter metallic

Code U382E · 98–00

Copper Firemist metallic

Code U381E · 98–99

Standard Red

Code U7475 · 96–98

Victory Red

Code U9260 · 99–00

Bright Teal metallic

Code U9794 · 96

Emerald Green metallic

Code U117B · 97–98

Meadow Green metallic

Code U556F · 99–00

Radar Blue metallic

Code U9018 · 96

Indigo Blue metallic

Code U9792 · 99–00

Factory brochures

Original U.S.-market Isuzu sales brochure pages, shown for reference. Tap any page to enlarge. Specs and colors in brochures were subject to change during the model year.