Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, celebrates the 35th anniversary of Isuzu trucks in the United States.
Isuzu Truck of America, Inc. was founded on March 21, 1984, and the first Isuzu truck arrived in the United States in November of that year. The KS22 model had no tilt cab and was powered by an 87 hp engine.
The KS22 was quickly embraced by American truck buyers who were looking for durability, dependability, and low cost of ownership in a medium-duty truck. In 1986, a little over a year after its stateside launch, Isuzu became the best-selling low-cab-forward truck in the United States, a position it has maintained ever since—an unprecedented 32 consecutive years.
Today, Isuzu trucks command 73 percent of the Class 3-5 U.S. LCF truck market. The current Isuzu lineup includes Class 3 through Class 5 N-Series trucks and the Class 6 FTR. Available powerplants include diesel and gasoline choices as well as the first CNG- and LPG-capable engine offered in an LCF truck.
In March, Isuzu announced that it would add two gasoline-powered Class 5 models in mid-2020, further expanding the lineup. For more, visit www.isuzucv.com.