SML Isuzu Ltd., the joint venture of Swaraj Mazda Ltd., Isuzu Motor Corporation and Sumitomo, showcased the first Isuzu branded truck, IS12T, and the LT 134 intercity coach at Auto Expo.
The first truck launched with the Isuzu badge is a 12-ton GVW medium duty cargo truck. The Isuzu IS12T is fitted with Isuzu 150 hp, 4-cylinder, BS 3 common rail engine and 6-speed Isuzu gear box, making it the most powerful in its class. Both the engine and gearbox are imported directly from Isuzu, Japan. The vehicle comes with three chassis options – cab and chassis, cab with load body and cab with high deck body. The fully-built truck with cab and cargo body is priced at Rs. 14 lakhs.
This is the first truck for SML Isuzu in the higher hp segment. Normally, in this segment, most trucks are fitted with 100 to 125 hp engine. The Isuzu IS12T is the first in the segment to be fitted with a 150 hp engine. This helps in faster turnaround resulting in more trips and more productivity for the customer.
The truck is built with more powerful aggregates for heavy duty applications, including Meritor axles, WABCO brake systems and Rane power steering system. It comes with power steering as a standard feature. The 150 hp Isuzu engine is fitted with common rail direct injection pump which is connected to an ECU. The engine is Euro 3-compliant and Euro 4 ready.
Also on display was the Isuzu LT 134 intercity coach. The LT 134 is a rear engine bus fitted with 230 hp engine and 7-speed transmission from Isuzu. It comes with factory-fitted air-conditioning system, Denso or Eberspacher, axles sourced locally from Meritor and air suspension systems from Saf Holland. The coach is available either as a 40 seater or a 45 seater.