The Isuzu IS12T was launched in Chennai and the first vehicle was handed over to Gaurda Logistics. The all-new Isuzu IS12T is fitted with Isuzu 150 hp, 4-cylinder, BS 3 common rail engine and 6-speed Isuzu gear box, making it the most powerful in its class. Both the engine and gearbox are imported directly from Isuzu, Japan.
The vehicle comes with three chassis options – cab and chassis, cab with load body and cab with high deck body. The fully-built truck with cab and cargo body is priced at Rs. 14 lakhs.
This is the first launch for SML Isuzu in the higher hp segment. Normally in this segment most trucks are fitted with 100 to 125 hp engine. The Isuzu IS12T is the first in the segment to be fitted with 150 hp engine. This helps in faster turnaround time resulting in more trips and more productivity for the customer.
The truck is built with more powerful aggregates for heavy duty applications, including Meritor axles, Wabco brake systems and Rane power steering system. It comes with power steering as a standard feature.
What’s interesting is that the company has launched a 12-tonner, which is closer to the existing range of light and medium duty trucks that the company offers. It’s a more sensible move, instead of directly entering the 16-tonner heavy truck segment, which is a completely different segment with different customers and expectations.
SML Isuzu manufactures and sells light commercial vehicles for goods and passenger applications. Its products include ambulances, buses, dual cabs, and trucks. Currently majority of the stake is held by the Japanese giant Sumitomo Corporation (54.9 per cent). Isuzu own (four per cent) and P/E player Actis holds 5.6 per cent. Isuzu is seriously interested to increase its current stake and take control of the company. Isuzu is leading manufacturer of medium to heavy duty trucks, and Swaraj Mazda is a perfect fit for its Indian dreams.
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