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1996 Isuzu Hombre Review: Interior

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1996 Isuzu Hombre Review

A stylish hauler that's also budget conscious.
Interior
The Hombre's cabin is that of a low-dollar S-Series or Sonoma. A large and rather

blocky dashboard holds basic gauges, the steering wheel has an airbag, radio and

heating/cooling systems have simple controls, and there are seats, pedals and a shift

lever. A lockable glovebox takes up the space that may in the future hold a

passenger's airbag. That's about it, although it does share the roomy interior

dimensions of its cousins from GM, a definite plus when it comes to comfort.

The S has sturdy vinyl floor coverings and durable seat fabric. Basic American needs

for refreshment-in-motion are met: A pair of cupholders are molded into the center

console.

Simple the Hombre cabin may be, but shoddy it definitely is not. Materials used

throughout are good, and everything appears to be attached with care. Upholstered

surfaces are doused with Scotchgard at the factory for added soil and stain

resistance.

The better equipped XS adds a few desireable touches. A tachometer joins speedometer,

fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure dials in the gauge cluster, the seats

are covered with a higher grade of upholstery fabric, and the floor is carpeted.

An AM/FM radio is standard equipment in the XS, and a sliding rear window is optional.

The radio can be added to the S, but only if you order a rear bumper as well, a

peculiar combination that must have something to do with simplifying the assembly

process.

When it comes to choosing extras, the XS buyer is clearly better off. He or she can

select a 4-speaker AM/FM/cassette sound system, or air conditioning, or the sliding

rear window. Better yet, all three can be combined in a package that saves the buyer

some $300 when compared to buying these extra comforts piecemeal. The S customer is

restricted to adding air conditioning and the rear bumper-AM/FM radio option.

Unless you go wild with dealer-installed accessories (there are floor mats and no

doubt other add-ons available at that level) your Hombre will cost no more than our

fully-equipped XS tester. At less than $13,500 it's a real bargain. Next Page



1996 Isuzu Hombre