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Isuzu Motors Limited ■ Annual Report 2012
November 21, 2011
Isuzu Launched ERGO Mio Medium-duty Bus that Complies
With Post New Long-term Emissions Regulations
On November 21, Isuzu launched an improved ERGO Mio
medium-duty bus that complies with Japan’s 2010 emissions
regulations (also known as the Post New Long-term Emissions
Regulations).
By downsizing from the previous 6HK1 engine (7.8 liters) to
a 4HK1 engine (5.2 liters), the new ERGO Mio offers a more
lightweight design with excellent environmental performance.
Major Press Releases
September 29, 2011
Isuzu Makes a Pickup Truck Export Company its
Consolidated Subsidiary
(to strengthen pickup truck business)
In July 2011, Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) decided to make Isuzu
Motors International Operations Thailand (IMIT) its consolidated
subsidiary to use it as an operational base for export of pickup trucks
on a global scale.
Isuzu will consolidate and rationalize the export and after-sale
service operations of the pickup trucks, which have been conducted
both in Japan and Thailand, and also promote product proposals
specializing in the pickup trucks and strengthen functions of service
parts supply, etc. We will complete self-contained functions in
Thailand where production and engineering and export entities exist
and establish an organization in which we can take prompt and
careful action on global scale, thereby improving Isuzu brand value.
D-MAX
September 29, 2011
Isuzu Introduces a Full Model Change for the 1-ton Pickup
Truck in Thailand
In early October, Isuzu began selling a completely redesigned D-MAX
1-ton pickup truck in Thailand.
The new D-MAX adopts a new design featuring dynamic and
elegant styling apt for pickup trucks and improved aerodynamic
characteristics. The platform is fully and newly redesigned to match
environmental performance and safety performance required to meet
in each country.
The new D-MAX is available in a range of models to meet a wide
range of market needs. The range includes one 3.0L engine and two
2.5L engines; 2WD and 4WD drive systems; and two 5-speed MTs
and one 5-speed AT.
Major Press Releases
Business-related Product-related
September 29, 2011
Isuzu to Construct a New Pickup Truck Plant in Thailand
Isuzu has decided to construct a new plant to reinforce the
production capacity of Isuzu Motors Co., (Thailand) Ltd. (IMCT), an
Isuzu consolidated subsidiary, to meet increasing demand for pickup
trucks and their derivatives for domestic use in Thailand and for
export. Investments in the new plant construction are estimated to be
¥18.0 billion.
At present, in the compound of IMCT Gateway plant, we are going
to construct a new plant consisting of new painting facilities, 2,000t
servo press facilities, and assembly/inspection lines. The new plant is
slated to start operation by the autumn of 2012.
With this, the pickup truck production capacities of IMCT both in
Samrong and Gateway plants will be increased to 400,000 units a
year (including KD).
November 8, 2011
Isuzu Released New Mid-term Business Plan (April 2011 to
March 2014)
Isuzu formulated a new “Mid-term Business Plan” (April 2011 to
March 2014) focused on the transition and establishment of “Three
Global Core Business Organization” including CV (Commercial
Vehicle) business for emerging markets, in anticipation of FY2016, in
addition to existing Japan-based CV business and Thailand centered
LCV (Pick-up and Pick-up derivative) business.
November 25, 2011
Isuzu Increases Stake in SML Isuzu Limited
Isuzu announced its decision to increase its equity stake in SML Isuzu
Limited (SMLI) to promote the production and sales of commercial
vehicles in the fast-growing Indian market.
Isuzu currently has a 4.0% investment in SMLI, which manufac-
tures and distributes Isuzu-brand medium-duty buses in India.
Isuzu made the decision to increase its stake to 15% based on
analysis that showed a more robust partnership with SMLI is essential
to boosting the market penetration of Isuzu-brand commercial
vehicles in India. Going forward, Isuzu will launch products designed
specifically for the Indian market with Isuzu components, dispatch
development and sales personnel, and rebuild its dealership network
by 2016, with the aim of achieving annual sales of 30,000 units.
Erga Mio