Isuzu launches Global Range of Pick Up Trucks in Tamil Nadu

  Isuzu launches Global Range of Pick Up Trucks in Tamil Nadu

·         Launches India-made Range of pick-up trucks D-Max

·         Launches 3 variants – two cabin options and two deck options

·         Price starting from Rs.5,99,000 onwards (ex-showroom Chennai)

·         Targets small and medium business enterprises in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, May 20, 2014: Isuzu Motors India today launchedits India-made range of “D-Max”, one of the largest selling pickup trucks world over. The D-Max range comprises of three models – two cabin options and two deck options. D-Max Single cab will be available in flat deck and the D-MAX Space Cab will be available in both flat deck and arched deck variants. With the new range of pickup trucks, Isuzu aims to target the emerging segment of small and medium business enterprises in Tamil Nadu. The DMAX Single Cab will be priced at an introductory launch price of Rs.5,99,000(ex-showroom Chennai) and the DMAX Space Cab will be priced at Rs. 6,19,000 (ex-showroom Chennai) for the flat deck variant and Rs.7,09,000 (ex-showroom Chennai) for the arched deck variant respectively.

               

Commenting on the occasion, Mr.Takashi Kikuchi, Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India, “Indian pickup truck segment is one of largest and fastest growing segments in Commercial Vehicles (CV), accounting to 35% of the total CV market, and we’re observing a gradual shift in customer preference from Small Commercial Vehicles to Pick-ups.By 2023, the 1 Tn pickup segment in India is expected to grow to 8 lakh units and become the world’s largest pickup market. Today, we are extremely happy to introduce our Global range of pick-up trucks here.Tamil Nadu is an important market for us,being the second largest contributor to country’s GDP and a progressive state in terms of industry growth, infrastructure development and a strong agricultural base.It also offers a huge potential for pickup trucks and we look forward to meet the growing demand for world-class pickup vehicles in the state.”

Mr. Shigeru Wakabayashi, Deputy Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India, added, “D-MAX is one of the world’s favorite pickup truck brands, inheriting Isuzu’s diesel engine technology.World over D-Max is known for its excellent power, torque and operating economy, besides delivering high standards of Durability and Reliability.With these attributes, D-Max will cater to the burgeoningconsumer demand for stylish yet powerful, durable and efficient pick-up vehicles that would make their day-to day tasks easier. We are hopeful that D-Max pick-up will be able to establish a strong foothold as it has in other parts of the world and revolutionize the Indian pick-up segment.”

“Tamil Nadu is a very important market for Isuzu. Isuzu started to sell imported D-MAX at Coimbatore from February last year to understand Indian customer’s needs. During this one year, Isuzu received encouraging response from Tamil Nadu market. Now Isuzu has 3 outlets in Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai and will add more outlets to meet customers’ needs in a few years.”he further added.

The mighty D-Max is propelled by a 2499cc, 4-cylinder intercooled turbocharged diesel engine, mated with a 5-speed manual transmission. This powerful engine pumps out 134 hp power @ 3600 rpm and 294 Nm torque @ 1800-3200 rpm range, which enables D-Max to carry a payload of 1.2 ton effortlessly.

Isuzu's D-Max has a heavy-duty chassis, a large cargo bed to "accommodate the bulkiest of loads" and its body structure is made from high-tensile-strength steel. It sports a bold and aggressive look on the outside and sophisticated, passenger-car like interiors, making it a pride for the owner. 

Apart from its sleek and stylish exterior, the interiors of D-Max are capacious and stylishly-finished, providing driver and passengers with an SUV-like feel. The seats in the all-new Isuzu D-MAX are designed with long-distance comfort offering excellent support. 

A completely new concept in India, the new D-MAX Space Cab’s unique feature is its extended cabin space of 1.5 feet behind the drivers’ seat, which can store valuable/ fragile goods. The D-MAX Space Cab offers advance safety measures along with other significant features like Power steering, Power windows, Centralized door lock, AC with heater etc., making it ideal for commercial use in industries like Agriculture, Retail, Dairy, Engineering, Manufacturing and Small business owners. The Space Cab would be available in three color options including Alpine White, Sterling Metallic Silver and Nautilus Blue.

As a part of Isuzu’s expansion plans, the company has opened its first dealership in the country’s financial capital, Mumbai. Isuzu Motors India aims to open 60 outlets across India by end of 2015-16. At present, the company has presence across five states in India including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnatakawith exclusive dealerships in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati & Cochin.