Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. unveiled its lineup of 2014 and 2015 model year N-Series diesel models Wednesday, and also said that it would extend its 24 Months/60,000 Miles Covered Maintenance Program to all the diesel models sold through June 30.
The announcements, made in conjunction with the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind., were part of the company’s continuing celebration of the 30th anniversary of Isuzu trucks in the U.S. market.
2014 NPR ECO-MAX
The allowable frontal area of the popular 12,000-lb. GVWR NPR ECO-MAX has been increased for the 2014 model year from 6.92 square meters to 7.4 square meters (7.86 square meters with air deflector), Isuzu says. As a result, non-air-deflector equipped models can now handle bodies with inside heights of up to 85 inches (an increase of six inches) without application approval from Isuzu.
Meanwhile, models equipped with the air deflector can accommodate bodies with inside heights of up to 91 inches with Isuzu application approval.
In addition, the 151-inch wheelbase ECO-MAX model offers a dual fuel tank option for the first time. The additional tank is side mounted and carries 33 gallons of fuel. Although pricing has not yet been announced, Isuzu expects it to be equivalent to the dual fuel tank option already available on Isuzu NPR-HD, NQR and NRR models.
The NPR ECO-MAX and all 2014 and 2015 Isuzu N-Series diesel models receive a new AM/FM stereo radio with CD player. The new system includes simplified controls and a standard auxiliary jack input and USB port to accommodate the latest audio technology.
“These changes make the NPR ECO-MAX more capable, versatile, flexible and convenient than ever, meeting the needs of a wider variety of owner-operators, drivers and vocations,” Shaun Skinner, executive vice president, general manager, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, says.
2015 NPR-HD, NQR and NRR
All 2015 NPR-HD, NQR and NRR models offer new 19.5-inch Bridgestone M895 low rolling resistance tires for improved fuel efficiency without sacrificing strength or durability. M895 tires incorporate: stone ejector design that helps protect against stone drilling for enhanced casing durability, closed shoulder design for increased wear life, dual sidewall protector that resists cuts and scrapes, and reinforced steel casing for long life and retreadability.
For the new 2015 model year, the 4J 3.0-liter 4 cylinder turbo-diesel engine will adopt the Denso air conditioning compressor already found on the Isuzu 4H 5.2-liter 4 cylinder turbo-diesel engine.
Standard on all 2015 NPR-HD, NQR and NRR models is the same state-of-the-art audio system also featured on the 2014 NPR ECO-MAX.
“The upgrades to our 2015 NPR-HD, NQR and NRR trucks will add to their reputation for efficiency, ruggedness, driver comfort and environmental friendliness,” Skinner says. “Together with the NPR ECO-MAX, these trucks constitute the best lineup of Isuzu diesel models ever offered through 30 years in the U.S. market.”
24 Months/60,000 Miles Covered Maintenance Program
Introduced last October, the Isuzu 24 Months/60,000 Miles Covered Maintenance Program has been extended to apply to all 2014 and 2015 N-Series diesel- and gasoline-powered trucks. The program includes: an initial ‘Dry Service’ at 4,000 miles, an ‘A Service’ beginning at 10,000 miles and continuing every 10,000 miles, and an inclusive ‘A/B Service’ at 50,000 miles
Maintenance services can be obtained at any of Isuzu’s 294 dealerships in the U.S.
“Our Covered Maintenance Program is another example of how committed Isuzu is to driving down the cost of operation for our owners,” Skinner says. “The efficiency and durability of our trucks, together with our complimentary two-year maintenance program, combine to make Isuzu an industry leader in low cost of ownership — a leadership position we intend to maintain for at least the next 30 years.”
