About the brand
About Isuzu
Isuzu Motors is one of Japan’s oldest and most respected automotive manufacturers, with a history spanning more than 100 years, dating back to 1916. The company has played a fundamental role in the development of Japan’s automotive industry and is widely recognized as a pioneer of diesel engine technology.
Isuzu was the first Japanese manufacturer to develop and mass-produce diesel engines for automobiles, establishing a global reputation for reliability, efficiency, and durability. Over the decades, the brand has focused on commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, and pickup trucks, designed to perform under the most demanding conditions worldwide.
Operating under the name Isuzu Motors Limited since 1949, the company has built a strong international presence, exporting vehicles and powertrains to markets around the globe. Strategic partnerships with global automotive groups, including General Motors, have further strengthened Isuzu’s global reach and technological capabilities.
One of the brand’s most iconic products is the Isuzu D-MAX, a pickup truck known for its robust ladder-frame construction, advanced diesel engines, and high safety standards. Today, the D-MAX represents the core values of Isuzu: strength, dependability, and practical engineering.
Today, Isuzu continues to invest in innovation, environmental responsibility, and safety, offering modern powertrains, advanced driver-assistance systems, and fully renewed truck lineups. The brand remains committed to delivering vehicles that professionals around the world can rely on every day.
1918
FIRST COOPERATION BETWEEN JAPAN AND ENGLAND
1922
FIRST
PASSENGER CAR
1928
DEVELOPMENT:
SUMIDA CL
1933
NEW MASS-PRODUCTION MODELS: AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
1934
ISUZU: ORIGIN OF THE NAME
1936
BIRTH OF DIESEL ENGINES: DA6 AND DA4
1937
ECONOMIC GROWTH: TOKYO AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
1938
NEW
MODEL TX40. PRODUCTION BEGAN IN AUGUST 1938
1948
URBAN TRANSPORTATION: BX91
1949
ISUZU
MOTORS LIMITED: THE CHOICE
1953
NEW PASSENGER CAR: HILLMAN MINX
1959
BIRTH OF THE FIRST TRUCK: ELF
1961
JANUARY – ELFIN
1961
OCTOBER – BELLEL
1963
COMPACT TRUCK: ISUZU WASP
1964
FIRST SPORTS CAR: BELLETT
1966
BIRTH OF MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCKS
1968
BEGINNING OF COUPE HISTORY: ISUZU 117 COUPE
1972
PICKUP MARKETING: ISUZU FASTER
1978
4×4: FAST RODEO
1979
AUTOMOTIVE
REVOLUTION: GIUGIARO / ITALDESIGN INFLUENCE
1980
NEW SPORTS CAR: ISUZU PIAZZA
1985
COMPACT CAR: ISUZU GEMINI
1987
SWAN
CONCEPT
1989
CONCEPT FROM THE PAST: 4200R
1989
CONCEPT FROM THE PAST: 4200R
1989
MID-SIZE SUV: ISUZU MU
1991
DESIGNER SIMON COX
1991
TOKYO MOTOR SHOW: NAGISA AMPHIBIOUS CONCEPT
1997
COMPACT SUV: VEHICROSS
2002
ICONIC MODEL: D-MAX
2012
D-MAX FACELIFT
2018
NEW RESTYLING
2019
SPECIAL EDITION: PARIS PLUS
2020
ISUZU D-MAX N60
2024
D-MAX N60 (2024)
2025
COMPLETE RENEWAL OF ISUZU TRUCK LINEUP