- Next Generation N-Series trucks unveiled.
- Euro 5 system needs no AdBlue.
- Two years of free Isuzu Insight access.
- Close to R50 million invested in Gqeberha plant.
- F-Series expected in early 2027.
Fleet operators looking for safer, more comfortable and cheaper-to-run delivery trucks have a new option, with Isuzu Motors South Africa presenting the Next Generation N-Series at Red Star Raceway in Delmas, Mpumalanga. The updates centre on safety, driver comfort, fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
According to Mpho Nkhumeleni, Department Executive for Commercial Vehicle Sales at Isuzu Motors South Africa, the range introduces enhancements aimed at supporting customers’ businesses “while retaining the reliability and practicality expected from Isuzu”.
N-Series Euro 5 emissions without AdBlue
The trucks use a Euro 5 system that does not require AdBlue or other additives. It is designed to operate on 50ppm diesel, although 10ppm diesel is best suited to the system. Operators therefore avoid the logistics of keeping an AdBlue supply on hand.
Fleet tracking and cabin changes
Fleet operations are supported through Isuzu Insight, the company’s connected fleet technology offered across its commercial truck ranges. An on-board computer provides 24-hour vehicle tracking and driver behaviour monitoring, and customers receive two years of complimentary access to the Isuzu Insight Fleet Management Portal.
Inside, the redesigned cabin brings improved ergonomics and connectivity features, aimed at drivers who work long hours. A variety of body configurations is available, which Nkhumeleni says lets operators choose a vehicle for their application, “from individual delivery operations to larger distribution fleets”.
Gqeberha plant investment and rollout
The launch follows an investment of close to R50 million by Isuzu Motors South Africa in its commercial vehicle assembly plant in Gqeberha, intended to strengthen local manufacturing capability.
Locally, the rollout will happen in phases, with the F-Series expected to follow in early 2027. This approach gives dealerships time to prepare parts inventory, technical training and customer support before deliveries begin. Further details of the range will be published on the Isuzu website.
Supplied by MotorPress (Iviwe Poti, Senior Manager: Strategic Communications, Isuzu Motors South Africa)
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