by Michael Gauthier
- GM Defense is auctioning an Infantry Squad Vehicle–Utility.
- First ISV-U to be offered to the public and sale supports charity.
- Model isn’t street-legal, but has a turbodiesel engine and 4WD.
GM Defense has teamed up with Barrett-Jackson to offer the first-ever Infantry Squad Vehicle–Utility (ISV-U) to the public. The Colorado-based ultra-light tactical vehicle will go up for auction on April 18 and 100% of the hammer price benefits the Medal of Honor Foundation.
The one-off model wears a custom livery that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary as well as the Medal of Honor and the U.S. Army units that use the ISV-U. As you can see, it sports an Olive Drab exterior with a black rear end featuring star graphics.
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The open five-seater also has a roll cage, skid plates, recovery hooks, and a short windshield. They’re joined by analog and digital gauges as well as 17-inch wheels wrapped in meaty BFGoodrich KM3 tires.
The ISV-U was built for “high-speed, off-road mobility” and features a 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel four-cylinder engine that reportedly produces 275 hp (205 kW / 279 PS) and 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) of torque. It’s connected to a six-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system. The model also sports DSSV dampers as well as electronic locking front and rear differentials sourced from the Colorado ZR2.
Given this is a military vehicle, there are a lot of caveats to private ownership. The biggest is the model is not street-legal and is “not certified to comply with any federal, state or local laws.” On top of that, the ISV-U is “subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations” and the buyer needs to be an American citizen.
GM Defense President Steve duMont said, “This vehicle was designed to help soldiers accomplish their missions in the toughest conditions, and we’re proud that its first public sale will directly support the foundation’s work to care for recipients, preserve their stories, and inspire future generations with the values embodied in the Medal of Honor.”
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This marks the first time GM's military ISV-U has been offered to civilian buyers at auction.
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The sale demonstrates growing interest in military-grade off-road vehicles among private collectors.
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GM Defense built the ISV-U on Colorado ZR2 platform with 275hp Duramax diesel for Army use.
