Casting Info · Complete Collector’s Guide
Hot Wheels Isuzu VehiCROSS — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
The Hot Wheels VehiCROSS is a 1:64 casting of Isuzu’s short, sharply styled compact SUV. Designed by Michael Kollins and Phil Riehlman, the toy debuted in the 2000 First Editions series and returned in four later releases through 2007.
Five documented versions make up this casting family. The quickest way to separate them is to match the release year and toy number, then compare the paint, collector number and pack graphics. The 2004 Tiki Torchers car is especially easy to spot because of its red-and-white rally decoration and white wheels.
The VehiCROSS casting
This tooling captures the VehiCROSS’s two-door profile, high stance, short overhangs and heavy lower-body cladding. Its first Hot Wheels appearance used an Astral Silver Metallic finish. Later releases vary the paint and decoration, while the Tiki Torchers 5-Pack adds a distinct rally theme.
The 1999 vehicle name appears on the 2000 First Editions release and on the 2004 Tiki Torchers version. The Hot Wheels casting’s debut was 2000; the date in the vehicle name is not a toy release year.
Release guide
| Release | Color / identifying detail | Toy code | Collector number or pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 · 2000 First Editions · 16/36 | Astral Silver Metallic | 24392 | #76/250 |
| 2001 · 2001 Mainline | Proton Yellow | 50673 | #144/240 |
| 2003 · 2003 Mainline | Metalflake Foxfire Red | 57102 | #127/220 |
| 2004 · Tiki Torchers 5-Pack | Red with white cladding | B3595 | 5-pack release |
| 2007 · Walmart 20-Pack | Red | K7371 | 20-pack release |
Variation web
Silver · 24392
The first Hot Wheels release of the casting. Silver finish, PR5 wheels and collector number 76/250.
Yellow · 50673
Yellow mainline release, collector number 144/240.
Red · 57102
Red mainline release, collector number 127/220.
Tiki Torchers · B3595
Rally-themed red and white version with tiger graphics, number 59 and white OR5SP wheels.
Walmart 20-Pack · K7371
The fifth cataloged release; the verified listing identifies the red vehicle and Walmart 20-Pack.
Physical details
Across the documented versions, the casting keeps the compact, high-riding VehiCROSS shape. Paint, wheels and decoration vary by release. The 2000, 2001 and 2003 mainline examples are listed with PR5 wheels; the 2004 Tiki Torchers example has white OR5SP wheels, white interior and dark tinted windows. The available record for the 2007 Walmart pack confirms its red finish and K7371 code, but does not document additional wheel or base differences.
The base date identifies the tooling copyright and should not be used alone to determine the release year. Use the exact toy number, package and visible finish together.
Identifying a loose VehiCROSS
- Compare its body outline with the short two-door VehiCROSS casting rather than identifying it by color alone.
- Check the toy code on the base: 24392, 50673, 57102, B3595 or K7371.
- Match the paint and decoration to the release table. Red examples can be the 2003 mainline car, the 2004 Tiki Torchers version or the 2007 Walmart 20-Pack car.
- For the Tiki Torchers version, look for white cladding and wheels, tiger graphics, rally wording and number 59.
Packaging and release context
The first three releases appeared in standard mainline / First Editions assortments. B3595 came in the 2004 Tiki Torchers 5-Pack. K7371 was issued in a Walmart 20-Pack. When a loose car’s base code is shared or unclear, the original package can settle the identification.
Research notes
The five-release list and the toy-code, color and series matches are supported by the Hot Wheels Collectors Newsletter catalog and HW Collectors Garage. The release-specific wheel and decoration details are cross-checked against Hot Wheels collector references including the Hot Wheels Wiki and South Texas Diecast. No market values or rarity claims are assigned here.