Isuzu 1999 JDM "175 Limited Edition" VehiCROSS Catalog

Isuzu 1999 JDM "175 Limited Edition" VehiCROSS Catalog Front Cover

Published: 1999

This unusual oversized 6 Panel brochure details the "175 Limited Edition" release of the VehiCROSS in japan, I believe for 1999. It appears that this was the final year of the VehiCROSS in the Japanese-market (before or concurrent with the US-market release), so Isuzu did something unusual. Besides having some of the US upgrades (such as the red and black leather interior - earlier versions had cloth seats), the Limited Edition release were all numbered 1-175 of 175. Also, for this release the Japanese buyer could purchase the VX in one of 25 colors (crazy! the option appeared shortly before the Limited Edition and continued with this offering). The "175 Limited Edition" also had the red and black leather Recaro seats that were offered in the US market (prior models all had cloth seats, either in the multi-color "leaf" pattern or in gray in the rare black and gray). The brochure is printed on slick stiff paper in full color. 22.5 cm x 28 cm folded; Japanese Market ©1999 #03-5471-1188

Isuzu 1999 JDM "175 Limited Edition" VehiCROSS Catalog Page 1 (front cover)

Isuzu 1999 JDM "175 Limited Edition" VehiCROSS Catalog Page 2

Isuzu 1999 JDM "175 Limited Edition" VehiCROSS Catalog Page 3

“175 LIMITED EDITION” の名が意味するもの。
いまあなたが目にしているカタログは、
最初で最後のVehiCROSSであることを物語っている。 最初とは、モノグレードを貫き通したVehiCROSSが、 初めて世に送りだす特別仕様車であること。 最後とは、日本国内で販売するVehiCROSSの、 ファイナル・ロットであることを意味する。
生産台数175台限定の「175 LIMITED EDITION」。
以後、 “VehiCROSS” の名を冠したモデルが登場することは有り得ない。 ・文字通りの“LIMITED EDITION"となる。
終わりなき旅を続けられるのは175台。
このシリアルナンバーオーナメントを授けられたVehiCROSSが、 最終である。

What the name “175 LIMITED EDITION” means.
The catalog you are currently viewing is
showing both the first and last  for VehiCROSS. The first is that VehiCROSS, which has always been a monograde, is the first special edition car to be released into the world. Last means the final lot of VehiCROSS sold in Japan.
"175 LIMITED EDITION" with a limited production of 175 units.
After that, it is unlikely that a model bearing the name “VehiCROSS” will appear. ・Literally “LIMITED EDITION”.
Only 175 cars can continue the endless journey.
The VehiCROSS that is given this serial number ornament is the final one.

Isuzu 1999 JDM "175 Limited Edition" VehiCROSS Catalog Overleaf front

Isuzu 1999 JDM "175 Limited Edition" VehiCROSS Catalog Overleaf back

造り手にも、特別な 175台であるために。
それが冒険旅行であるなら、
旅の終わりは、初志貫徹して迎えるゴールが理想である。
浪漫と困難の狭間で成し遂げた達成感。感慨。
心さぶる感動が忘れられなくて、また冒険へ。新たな旅路へ。 多様化するRVマーケットに、
「SUV スペシャリティ」という新しい概念を持ち込んだ、
ISUZU VehiCROSS.
オンロード/オフロードにとらわれない妥協を排した走行性能。
見る者に強く訴えかけるスタイリング。
クルマという現行技術の集大成に、
スポーツマインドという感性領域を融合させることで、
自動車史のなかにモニュメンタルな軌跡を残す1台に成り得たと
われわれは確信している。
ショーモデルの市販化、
そこから商品の可能性を探る旅の到達点。
既存のRVとは違う新しい何かを提案し続け、
そして生産台数175台限定の「175 LIMITED EDITION」へ。
25色のカラー・オーダーが可能なプレミアムカラー25の提案、
数多くの人々と共有できた幸せを誇りたい。
われわれが想い描いた「夢を抱いて長距離走るような、そんな夢の部分」を、
クルマを愛するすべての人と分かちあいたい。
そして最後に、175台に込めたわれわれの特別なメッセージを、

The 175 is also special to the manufacturer.
If it's an adventure trip,
Ideally, the end of your journey will be a goal that you reach by fulfilling your initial intentions.
A sense of accomplishment between romance and hardship. I'm deeply moved.
Unable to forget the heart-wrenching emotion, I set off on another adventure. On to a new journey. In the diversifying RV market,
Introducing a new concept of "SUV specialty",
ISUZU VehiCROSS.
Driving performance without compromise, whether on-road or off-road.
Styling that strongly appeals to the viewer.
The culmination of current technology, the car,
By fusing the emotional field of sports mind,
We hope that this car will leave a monumental mark in the history of automobiles.
we are confident.
Commercialization of show models,
This is the destination of the journey to explore the possibilities of the product.
We continue to propose something new and different from existing RVs,
And then to the "175 LIMITED EDITION", which is limited to 175 units produced.
Proposal of 25 premium colors that can be ordered.
I want to be proud of the happiness I was able to share with so many people.
We envisioned "the part of a dream that feels like running long distances with a dream in mind."
I want to share it with everyone who loves cars.
Finally, we would like to share our special message with the 175 cars.

Isuzu 1999 JDM "175 Limited Edition" VehiCROSS Catalog Page 4 (back cover)

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