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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

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