Isuzu Motors production exceeds 100,000 vehicle milestone

Isuzu Motors India recently reached a major milestone by producing its 100,000th vehicle at its Sri City plant in Andhra Pradesh. This achievement is celebrated with the launch of the highly regarded Isuzu D-MAX V-Cross, which is renowned for its rugged construction. Commenting on this milestone, Rajesh Mittal, President and Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India said, “At Isuzu Motors India, we are very proud of our journey in India. Over the years, the company has made significant achievements in both production and exports Milestone. A highlight is that approximately 22% of our production line employees are talented women, which demonstrates our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion as we continue to grow, and we remain committed to delivering the highest quality results in India and overseas markets. Quality products and services.

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Toru Kishimoto, Deputy General Manager, Isuzu Motors India said, “Achieving this milestone is a testament to the trust our customers have in delivering the highest quality, reliable, versatile products made for India. This is a worthy occasion for us. A proud moment, it reflects our unwavering commitment to India, a market that holds huge potential and strategic importance for Isuzu. We remain committed to delivering value-driven, reliable and innovative mobility solutions that delight our customers. ”

Isuzu Motors India started operations in 2016 with the opening of its Sri City plant. In 2020, the company entered the second phase of construction and launched the stamping workshop and engine assembly workshop to enhance production capacity. Since then, the plant has produced more than 1.4 million stamped parts.

In the passenger car segment, Isuzu offers the premium MU-X SUV priced at Rs 37 lakh and the popular D-Max V-Cross pickup truck priced starting at Rs 25.51 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. In addition, the company also launched S-Cab and D-Max models to serve the commercial vehicle market to meet various customer needs.

Isuzu MU-X, D-Max V Cross: Mechanical details

Talking about the mechanical aspects, the MU-X is powered by a 1.9-liter diesel engine that delivers 161 hp and 360 Nm of torque. It comes in 4×2 and 4×4 versions, each with a six-speed automatic transmission. 4×4 models are further enhanced with an ‘Instant Shift’ knob for improved off-road performance. It faces competition from segment leaders like Toyota Fortuner and MG Gloster.

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The 2024 D-Max V-Cross is also powered by a 1.9-liter four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 163 hp and 360 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed manual transmission or a torque converter. The truck is available in four-wheel and rear-wheel drive configurations. The lifestyle pickup truck features sporty exterior elements such as a hood accent, redesigned grille, front bumper guard and black wheels.