Isuzu launches new variants of the D-Max pick-up in India

Team OD Updated: June 02, 2015, 05:53 PM IST

Isuzu Motors India Private Limited has introduced two new variants of its pick up truck, the D-Max. The first is the air-conditioned single cab Flat deck and the second is the Cab-Chassis variant. Isuzu earlier offered a factory fitted air-conditioner only on the Arched deck variant of the D-Max. Now, the company says that the air-conditioning system has been introduced in the single cab Flat deck variant so as to reduce driver fatigue in our tropical climate.

The Cab-Chassis variant will provide the possibility of customisation to potential customers. Isuzu says that this variant can be used for numerous applications in various industries such as FMCG, hardware, food and catering and more. The company also adds that owing to the D-Max's power and torque, the vehicle can also be used for cold chain services.

Cab-Chassis_D-MAXThe Cab-Chassis variant of the Isuzu

Speaking at the launch of the new variants, Naohiro Yamaguchi, managing director, Isuzu Motors India, said, "With the roll-out of these new Isuzu D-Max variants, we are offering our customers a comprehensive range of options to choose from, meeting specific needs and requirements of different businesses. Under the harsh heat and tiring conditions in India, modern customers look for comfort features that enhance productivity while reducing fatigue, even for their drivers. The D-Max with air-conditioning will be the perfect choice. On the other hand, the Cab-Chassis variant is a perfect partner that provides customers the flexibility to choose their load-body configuration and maximise value. This is an important development and an extension of our product offering in the pick-up segment, enabling customers to 'Go More, Do More and Get More'."

Isuzu plans to expand its dealer network in India and intends to open 60 outlets by 2015-2016.

Isuzu Motors India introduces D-MAX Air-Conditioned and Cab-Chassis variants


Chennai: The globally-renowned Isuzu D-MAX known for its durability, reliability and fuel efficiency will now be available in two new variants meeting specific requirements of the customers in the pick-up segment. Isuzu Motors India Private Limited, currently selling the Isuzu D-MAX in India has expanded its D-MAX range with Air-Conditioned and Cab-Chassis variants. The Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab Flat Deck will now be available with a factory built Air-Conditioned variant to offer the D-MAX customers more comfort and a fatigue-free driving experience. In a tropical country like India where temperatures soar, an air-conditioned vehicle helps reduce fatigue and increases productivity. The D-Max with air-conditioning will be a perfect partner for our customers. The Cab-Chassis variant will fulfil the needs of customers' operating vehicle applications across various businesses such as Food & Catering, Perishables, Hardware, FMCG, etc. Such customers will now have the flexibility to construct their own load-bodies suiting their business requirements. This variant will be available in the Isuzu D-MAX Single Cab model. Further the D-Max is the most suitable vehicle for Cold-Chain applications due to its higher power and other features. Again in India where temperatures are usually above 25 degrees in most places and most times of the year, the need for a highly efficient refrigerated pick-up gains significant importance. Efficiency improves performance and reduces wastage and on this the Isuzu D-Max scores over the rest with great advantage. Speaking about the new variants, Mr. Naohiro Yamaguchi, Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India, said, "With the roll-out of these new Isuzu D-MAX variants, we are offering our customers a comprehensive range of options to choose from, meeting specific needs and requirements of different businesses. Under the harsh heat and tiring conditions in India, modern customers look for comfort features that enhance productivity while reducing fatigue, even for their drivers. The D-Max with Air-Conditioning will be the perfect choice. On the other hand, the Cab-Chassis variant is a perfect partner that provides customers' the flexibility to choose their load-body configuration and maximize value. This is an important development and an extension of our product offering in the pick-up segment, enabling customers to 'Go More, Do More and Get More'." The award winning Isuzu D-MAX is tough, reliable and fuel efficient. It is built on a heavy-duty chassis that offers Isuzu's legendary durability and superior performance, making it one of the most competitive pick-up trucks in the country. The Isuzu D-MAX has a large and wide cargo deck that can carry loads with ease. The cab of the Isuzu D-MAX is made from high-tensile steel that ensures greater safety. The front and rear suspension having independent coil springs and rigid leaf springs respectively, provide greater stability to the vehicle. It sports a bold and aggressive look on the outside and sophisticated, passenger-vehicle like interiors, making it a pride for the owner. Powered by the legendary Isuzu engine technology, the Isuzu D-MAX makes it the ideal pick-up for a profitable business. A completely new concept in India, the new Isuzu 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. It offers significant features like power steering, power windows, centralized door lock, etc., making it ideal for commercial use in industries like Agriculture, Retail, Dairy, Engineering, Manufacturing and Small businesses. Isuzu is rapidly expanding its dealer network in the country and has plans to open 60 outlets across India by end of 2015-16. Isuzu currently has 20 dealership facilities at Delhi, Noida, Jaipur, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Cochin, Calicut, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Ludhiana, Lucknow, Gurgaon, Indore and Vadodara.
  

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 16.98 Lakhs
Displacement
1898cc
Transmission
Manual
Max Power(ps)
163
Max Torque(Nm)
360
Mileage
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