Isuzu boasts of the longest history compared to any other Japanese car maker, with more than a century's worth of experience to back it up. It has remained a consistent top-performer when it comes to commercial cars and diesel engines, making it the leading assembler and seller of commercial vehicles and trucks in the Philippines.
In fact, Isuzu is so confident of its vehicles that it's a consistent front-runner in many fuel economy and actual drive-runs in the Philippines.
We are giving you four of the most popular models ranked from the lowest to the highest in fuel efficiency ratings.
This medium-truck series has been here since 1959, and doesn't have any plans of going soon. Isuzu's N-Series (or Isuzu Elf) has been a consistent top-seller in the country for many years, and was recently ranked as Isuzu's fourth top-seller by CAMPI and TMI.
These trucks have good fuel efficiency, excellent versatility and durability compared to others in its class, making it the number one choice of most businesses and entrepreneurs today.
The N-Series also brings in more safety, comfort and performance to Isuzu's top-selling light trucks line-up. And it offers more diverse applications -- from construction to deliveries, trade, and even road freight. It uses a 44JH1-TC engine for its QKR77 E, NLR77 E, and NLR77 H models, a 4JJ1-TCC for its NPR 85 K, NMR 85 H and NLR85 E units, and a 4HK1-TCN for the NQR75 L.
Coined from the words Transport, Trading Transcend, and Biz (shortened term for Business, the all-new Traviz is said to combine the all the best traits Isuzu is known for: fuel efficiency, capacity, ruggedness, flexibility, and reliability. This makes it ideal for a wide range of commercial purposes.
The all-new Isuzu Traviz is fitted with 2.5 liter 4JA1 Common Rail Direct Inject BluePower engine mated to a five-speed manual (which also powered the then-popular AUV in the Philippines, Crosswind) . The said engine (which is also fitted in the Indonesian-spec Traviz) can provide around 77 hp and 176 Nm torque.
This three seater commercial contender is designed with low gear ratio, ideal for commercial usage. Aside from that, the all-new Traviz hasthe biggest payload in the lightweight truck category with its 1,660 kg payload capacity.
The Isuzu mu-X is the second bestselling model in the Isuzu lineup, and has gained a lot of followers for its rugged durability over the years. Ranked number 10 on our best diesel cars list, this car has gained a couple of awards already, such as:
Roomy and comfortable, the mu-X offers excellent space and storage to place all your things everywhere. This utility vehicle has a lot of headroom and interior space for you to limber up, stretch out your legs, and just get loose from time to time.
This sporty seven-seater also offers a safe and sturdy ride in whatever terrain you're in. Its robust 1.9-liter RZ4E Blue Power Engine offers 148 hp / 350 Nm, making it one of the most fuel-efficient and cleanest off-roaders in its class.
This car is the number one on our list of best diesel cars for 2016 -- and it's well-deserved. Aside from this, Isuzu D-Max has been awarded the following:
So as you can see, we're not the only ones who can recognize this car's excellent performance on the road.
Extremely rugged, reliable, and easy to drive, the Isuzu D-Max's good visibility allows you to slither your way out of tight spots -- and it doesn't matter whether you're driving on- or off- road. From rocky terrain to city driving, this car easily shifts gears that only an excellent, well-bred pickup can truly deliver.
The D-Max offers good steering and pedal response, and a good torque that pushes early with little exertion. Its sturdy structure can withstand concrete and average-sized rocks without whining, and its safety and tech features are above-average in scope.
The D-Max's 3.0 Liter Variable Geometry System Turbocharger (VGS) engine offers 161 hp maximum power of up to 380 Nm of torque at low RPMs. And of course, we don't have to discuss its fuel-efficiency rate -- which is the best one there is right now.
Updated by Wilbert Tan on August 9, 2020
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