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The Isuzu N-Series low cab forward (LCF) truck family is consistent of class 3-5 trucks, and the only low cab forward lineup that includes two diesel engines and a gasoline engine that is CNG/LPG capable.
The Isuzu N-Series low cab forward (LCF) truck family is consistent of class 3-5 trucks, and the only low cab forward lineup that includes two diesel engines and a gasoline engine that is CNG/LPG capable.

Revision as of 23:11, 29 July 2014

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of Isuzu Motors [1] Headquartered in Anaheim, California, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA), is the distributor of Isuzu commercial vehicles in the United States. Isuzu commercial trucks have been the #1 selling low cab forward trucks in America every year since 1986.

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.
Headquarters
Anaheim, CA
,
USA
Number of locations
293 Dealerships in USA, 22 in Canada
Area served
North America (United States & Canada)
Key people
ProductsCommercial Vehicles (Class 3-5)
BrandsIsuzu Gold Star Certified Pre-Owned, Vehicle Health Reports, Isuzu Priority Service Maintenance Program
Number of employees
150
ParentIsuzu Motors Limited
SubsidiariesIsuzu Commercial Truck of Canada, Inc.
Websitehttp://isuzucv.com/

The Isuzu N-Series low cab forward (LCF) truck family is consistent of class 3-5 trucks, and the only low cab forward lineup that includes two diesel engines and a gasoline engine that is CNG/LPG capable.

The Early Beginnings

March 21, 1984 Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. was established in the United States. The very first KS22 truck arrived at the Port of Jacksonville, Florida on November 10, 1984.

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Isuzu 1984 KS22

Vehicle was VIN #: JAMJP7468F9400054. The original KS22 had an 87 horsepower naturally aspirated, manual transmission and was not equipped with a tilt cab. These trucks were delivered to the dealer for $9,999.00. Duvall Isuzu in Jacksonville, FL sold the very first KS22 in the United States to a pest control business in Jacksonville.

Through the years

Dealing with an ever changing medium-duty truck industry Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has had to continued to adapt and engineer products centered around the United States market.

1985

In 1985 ICTA imported 1,300 more KS22 trucks. The Isuzu NPR was introduced later in mid-1985 with a turbocharged 4/cylinder 3.9L (116 HP) diesel engine. This truck was the first model that had a tilt-cab.

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Isuzu 1985 NPR

1986

According to R.L. Polk & Company registration data, Isuzu became the #1 selling low cab forward in the United States.

1988

September 1998 Isuzu introduces the 6HK1-TC engine for F-Series trucks (Isuzu FTR and Isuzu FVR).[PICTURE]

1989

February of 1989 marked the beginning of sales for the 18,000 lb. NRR. During June, the NPR Flatlow was introduced. R.L. Polk & Company statistics report Isuzu-built trucks now dominate 30% of the U.S market. July 30th and August 1st Isuzu introduces the ’90 model line-up at Isuzu’s 5th Anniversary celebration in San Francisco, CA.

1991

February 9,1991 the first American-built gas engine NPR was built in Jainesville, WI.

March 17, 1991 the FRR is launched at the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, KY.

April 1991, new engine technology w/indirect-injection is introduced for the 1992 model line. The 4/cylinder diesel will feature new turbo intercooled technology. The 6/cylinder diesel will feature the unique TICS system and redesigned piston heads.

1992

New 4BD2-TC engine with turbo intercooler is rated at 135 horsepower at 2800 RPM. November 18, 1992 the NPR gas engine was introduced to 19 California dealers at the San Diego Port with a dealer drive-away of the first models. California dealers accept first deliveries.

1994

July 1994, the 6HE1-TC diesel engine is introduced.

1995

In 1995 the N/W-Series models receive the new Aero Cube Cab. And the F-Series receive the heavy-duty 6/cylinder 200 HP diesel engine.

2000

FRR introduces 18,000lbs and 19,500lbs GVW rating. And the NQR increases its GVW to 17,950.

2001

Diesel-powered crew cab is introduced.

2004

F-Series production begins in Flint, MI for the FTR, FVR, and FXR

2005

50,000th gas truck was built in Janesville in April of 2005

2007

April 17, 2007 Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada, Inc. (ICTC) was incorporated. [2]

2009

Isuzu trucks celebrate 25 years in the US [1984-2009] [3]

2011

Production of gas trucks begin in Charlotte, MI. [4]

2012

Isuzu Reach named 2012 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year [5]

2013

Isuzu N-Series named 2013 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year [6]

2014

Isuzu trucks celebrate 30 years in the U.S. [7] Hisao Sasaki is President & Chief Operating Officer of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. Shaun Skinner is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has restored the very first KS22 truck sold for the 30th Anniversary. [8]

Current Models

Diesel

  • REACH VAN - 12,000 lbs. GVW [9]
  • NPR-HD - 14,500 lbs. GVW [10]
  • NPR ECO-MAX - 12,000lbs. GVW [11]
  • NQR - 17,950 lbs. GVW [12]
  • NPR-HD CREW CAB - 14,500 lbs. GVW [13]
  • NQR CREW CAB - 17,950 lbs. GVW [14]
  • NRR - 19,500 lbs. GVW [15]

Gas

  • NPR - 12,000 lbs. GVW [16]
  • NPR-HD - 14,500 lbs. GVW [17]
  • NPR CREW CAB - 12,000 lbs. GVW [18]
  • NPR-HD CREW CAB - 14,500 lbs. GVW [19]
  1. ^ http://www.isuzu.co.jp/world/investor/fact/overseas_1.html
  2. ^ http://www.isuzu.co.jp/world/press/2007/p_0417.html
  3. ^ http://www.worktruckonline.com/channel/vehicle-research/news/story/2009/05/isuzu-commercial-truck-celebrates-25-years-in-the-u-s-market.aspx
  4. ^ [1]
  5. ^ http://www.worktruckonline.com/channel/vehicle-research/article/story/2012/05/isuzu-reach-named-2012-medium-duty-truck-of-the-year.aspx
  6. ^ http://www.worktruckonline.com/channel/vehicle-research/article/story/2013/05/isuzu-n-series-named-2013-medium-duty-truck-of-the-year.aspx
  7. ^ http://isuzucv.com/news/headlines?storyId=1950
  8. ^ http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/story/2014/06/isuzu-celebrating-30th-anniversary-in-u-s-market-with-restored-first-truck.aspx
  9. ^ http://isuzucv.com/reach_van/index
  10. ^ http://isuzucv.com/nseries/diesel_trucks
  11. ^ http://isuzucv.com/nseries/diesel_trucks
  12. ^ http://isuzucv.com/nseries/diesel_trucks
  13. ^ http://isuzucv.com/nseries/diesel_trucks
  14. ^ http://isuzucv.com/nseries/diesel_trucks
  15. ^ http://isuzucv.com/nseries/diesel_trucks
  16. ^ http://isuzucv.com/nseries/gas_trucks
  17. ^ http://isuzucv.com/nseries/gas_trucks
  18. ^ http://isuzucv.com/nseries/gas_trucks
  19. ^ http://isuzucv.com/nseries/gas_trucks
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