Isuzu introduces 3 ELF-line models in Mexico On February 13, Isuzu introduced 3 new ELF-line trucks in Mexico, which includes the ELF 400, ELF 500, and ELF 600 models. The vehicles are equipped with the P700 cabin, that optimizes aerodynamics and improves ergonomics. The design offers an improved interior space with an optimal passenger experience by maximizing functionality. In the future, the cabin is expected to be integrated into the rest of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

Isuzu Motors to introduce N-Series Elf EV truck in South Africa On August 9, ISUZU Motors announced that it is planning to introduce the new ISUZU N-Series Elf EV truck in South Africa. The new ISUZU N-Series Elf EV truck features advanced battery technology, offering extended range, high performance and shorter charging times. The vehicle is equipped with telematics, enhancing fleet management. The vehicle also offers some key features, includ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/12

ZF to increase production of CeTrax lite electric CV drive for ISUZU ELF EV ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has produced the CeTrax lite electric commercial vehicle drive for the latest generation ISUZU light distributor truck, the ELF EV. The first thousand units of CeTrax lite electric CV drive have been produced after the start of volume production in April 2023. The ramp-up in volume production was steeper than planned following the increasing dem...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/27

enger cars thus far, has started covering electric trucks (EV trucks). The company has prepared 274 charging points such as convenience stores, gas stations, and home-center stores that satisfy requirements for parking space and safety across Japan. e-Mobility Power will make the charging service a new source of profit and improve convenience to help EV trucks to come into wide use. EV trucks that are now covered are Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/17

Mobility Show” that represents the future of mobility. At the show, four leading heavy-duty vehicle makers and emerging companies will introduce technologies and services for the resolution of logistic issues and the reduction of carbon emissions. Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) will display its “ELF mio” light-duty truck that is allowed to be operated by drivers with a Japanese Class-1 driver’s license. The ELF mio will be proposed as a me...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/17

Isuzu to launch “ELF mio” light-duty truck in Japan by summer 2024 Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) announced that it will release the “ELF mio” light-duty truck that is allowed to be operated by drivers with a Japanese Class-1 driver’s license by the summer of 2024. Drivers who only have a Class-1 driver’s license will be allowed to operate the ELF mio, which will weigh less than 3.5 tons (GVW). With the new model that is intended to sup...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/29

ember 5 (general public days), at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo, Japan). This is the first joint exhibition between the two brands.Isuzu’s fuel cell powered heavy-duty truck GIGA FUEL CELL will be shown to the public for the first time. The vehicle has been jointly developed by Honda Motor and Isuzu.The ELF EV is Isuzu’s first mass-produced EV, joining the lineup in conjunction with the light-duty truck ELF (N-Series in some markets) full model chan...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/28

Hitachi Astemo supplies wide-angle stereo camera sensing system for Isuzu Elf Hitachi Astemo Co. Ltd. (Hitachi Astemo) announced that its sensing system utilizing a wide-angle stereo camera has been adopted for the new Isuzu Elf. This sensing system uses a 120-degree wide-angle stereo camera. By combining the wide-angle stereo camera with detection information from millimeter-wave radar, a widely adopted safety feature for trucks, and implementin...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/21

Isuzu to apply I-MACS light- and medium-duty commercial vehicle development approach to heavy-duty commercial vehicles Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) plans to apply the Isuzu Modular Architecture and Component Standard (I-MACS), a new development approach for light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles, to heavy-duty commercial vehicles in the future. This is because the need to meet regional needs and improve development efficiency at the same time...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/22

JTEKT’s new electric power steering type control actuator adopted for all-new Isuzu “Elf” JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) announced that it has developed a “column type electric power steering (C-EPS) control actuator” that contributes to light-duty truck advanced driver assistance systems (ADASs) by applying an electric power steering technology, which has been adopted for Isuzu Motors Limited’s new “Elf” and “Elf EV”. JTEKT develo...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/27

ZF starts series production of CeTrax lite electric central drive ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that its Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has started series production of a new CeTrax lite electric central drive in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The technology has already received orders from Asia and the Americas. One of the first customers, the Japanese manufacturer ISUZU will install the drive in its new ELF EV. It is designed for...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/12

nent magnet synchronous motor in which the amount of heavy rare earth metal usage is decreased to less than 1% in 2025. Heavy rare earth metals are particularly scarce among rare earth elements. Isuzu Motors Limited has adopted an induction motor that does not include a permanent magnet for the all-new Elf electric vehicle. Rare earth elements used in Japan are dependent on China, which poses a geopolitical risk, and the Japanese OEMs will reduce...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/29

Isuzu launches all-new Elf light-duty truck in Japan On March 7, 2023, Isuzu Motors Limited launched the all-new Elf light-duty truck (N-Series in overseas markets) in Japan.The new model lineup now includes Elf EV, a first mass-produced Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for Isuzu. The Elf EV is offered only for lease sales.As for the major improvements implemented in the all-new Elf, the interior and exterior are fully renewed under the concept of ...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/08

Isuzu aiming to recover 40% share in Japanese light-duty truck market with all-new Elf Series Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) aims to regain its share in the Japanese light-duty truck market to 40% in 2023 with its all-new “Elf”, which was fully redesigned for the first time in 17 years. The company’s share decreased to about 30% in 2022 due to reduced vehicle supply because of the spread of COVID-19. Vehicle supply has been recovering and rec...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/08

Isuzu Indonesia records best-ever annual sales in 2022 with 33,715 units, up 23.6% YoY Announced on January 25, 2023, PT Isuzu Astra Motor Indonesia noted a new historical record sales of 33,715 units in 2022, its strongest annual figure since entering Indonesia in 1974, experiencing a 23.6% sales growth YoY. In 2022, sales of Isuzu Elf contributed 16,192 units. Sales of Isuzu Traga reached 12,921 units and Isuzu Giga sold 3,370 units. The rest...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/26

e No. 1 truck brand for 7th consecutive year is Isuzu Malaysia's total combined sales of 4,747 units of trucks in all segments in 2020. Meanwhile, the company's record success as the most preferred light-duty truck brand in Malaysia for the 11th consecutive year was cemented by the brand's flagship ELF truck with the sales of 4,551 units in 2020.(From an article of New Straits Times on January 22, 2021 and MAA press release on January 21, 2021)...

News  Updated at: 2021/01/25

Isuzu introduces new Elf NLR Lite 4-wheeled truck in Thailand Reported on January 7, 2020, Tri Petch Isuzu Sales officially launched the new Elf NLR Lite 4-wheeled truck in Thailand, targeting mainly at customers from logistics segment. NLR Lite truck is powered by a 4JH1E3N 2,999 cc super common rail engine, producing a maximum power of 104 hp at 3,200 rpm and maximum torque of 230 Nm at 1,400-3,200 rpm, mated with Isuzu MSB5S step manual transm...

News  Updated at: 2020/01/08

es Pre-crash brake capable of detecting pedestrians and bicycles, a safety measure which avoids accidents when turning at intersections, Blind Spot Monitoring that assists safe lane changes, LED headlights which vary light distribution for maximum visibility, etc. To reduce driver fatigue GIGA is renewed with a cruise control system which uses a millimeter-wave radar to measure the distance from a preceding vehicle in order to follow safely at al...

News  Updated at: 2019/09/30

Isuzu introduces new Elf light-duty truck versions in Japan Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) announced that it has released new versions of its Elf light-duty truck in Japan. To the Elf trucks that comply with FY 2016 emission regulations, Isuzu added standard single cab versions (gross vehicle weight 7.5 tons and less), and high cab and wide cab all-wheel drive versions. For vehicles equipped with a 4JZ1-TCH heavy-duty engine, which used to be offer...

News  Updated at: 2019/03/19

Hitachi AMS' stereo camera adopted for Isuzu's all-new Elf Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. (Hitachi AMS) announced that its stereo camera has been adopted for the all-new Elf released by Isuzu Motors Limited. Hitachi AMS will bolster the development of systems that offer improved safety and lighter driving burden, with the aim of encouraging commercial vehicle manufacturers to use its sensing products that contribute to advanced safety driver-as...

News  Updated at: 2018/11/14