Isuzu has held the leader’s position in Australian truck sales for almost 36 years and has proved it isn’t resting on its record by announcing this week that 2025 will witness the biggest launch in Isuzu’s history with new models, new drivelines, new cabs and appointments and a class leading focus on safety.
Isuzu’s last major Australian launch was back in 2008.
A critical element across the entire range of the Model Year 2025 offering is Isuzu’s first-in-class suite of safety features which will significantly enhance active, passive and driver-assist safety functions, some of which go way beyond the requirements of the impending Australian Design Rules (ADRs) including ADR35/07 which mandates Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on all new heavy vehicles from 1 February 2025 and ADR97/00 which requires Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) for those vehicles from the same date.
Many of Isuzu’s current Australian models in the N, F and FX-FY Series already employ a range of safety features and driver ergonomic benefits, and the latest model year 2025 (MY25) range takes the overall concept of truck safety to a new level, underpinned by a new advanced electrical architecture.
Additional safety features will include Full Speed Adaptive Cruise Control (F-ACC) on all two-pedal models, Miss Acceleration Mitigation (MAM) on selected models and Bi-LED headlamps with integrated Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
The MAM system reduces the chances of the vehicle colliding with objects either in front or at the rear if the accelerator is accidentally depressed from a stationary position.
On the cusp of the largest model launch in the brand’s history, Isuzu Australia’s next generation product also deals directly with driver well-being with numerous comfort and ergonomic improvements, starting with a new cabin structure which delivers a new-look exterior and a roomier, more accommodating interior space with enhanced appointments.
Cabin strength has been increased with the addition of anti-intrusion beam.
Mechanically, and in addition to conventional diesel engines, Isuzu will offer a broad carbon neutral line-up suitable for many applications which will include Internal Combustion Engines fuelled by CNG, LNG, hydrogen, HVO and biodiesels.
Currently under test in Australia are examples of the full electric NLR and NPR models.
The new range is scheduled for its public launch at the Brisbane Truck Show next May.
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