Isuzu Motors is a Japanese automobile which was founded in the year 1916. Isuzu trucks, especially their N Series are their most selling commercial vehicle series in the United States. This company became famous for producing diesel engines along with their range of commercial trucks. From the N Series of Isuzu trucks, their NPR trucks have to their most popular line-up.
The Isuzu NPR truck is available in two different models to choose from. These include the NPR Eco-Max and the regular Heavy Duty NPR truck, which is also available in a Crew cab configuration. The next generation of this HD truck will soon be making its way to the US and Canadian markets according to recent reports. The HD NPR truck has a GVWR of 14,500 pounds, and a body/ payload allowance which ranges from 8,070 to 8,336 pounds.
The front suspension of this truck is of a tapered leaf, while the rear suspension of this truck is a Multi-Leaf type. This truck makes use of a hydraulic/ vacuum service brake which has an ABS of 4 channels. The front brakes are disc brakes, while the rear brakes are drum brakes for added safety. There are two different transmissions offered with the HD NPR truck. This includes a standard 6 speed Aisin A465 automatic transmission, which has a double overdrive and a lock up of 2nd to 6th gears.
The optional transmission offered is the 6 speed Isuzu MZZ manual transmission. This Isuzu NPR truck is powered by a turbocharged Isuzu 4HK1-TC intercooled 5.2 liter diesel engine, which produced a horsepower of 210 at 2,550 rpm and a horsepower of 190 at 2,650 rpm and generates a torque of 441 lbs. ft at 1,850 to 2,550 rpm and 387 lbs. ft. at 1,600-2650 rpm.
These Isuzu trucks have an integral hydraulic power steering and a telescopic and tilted steering column. The standard fuel tank capacity is 30 gallons, while the optional fuel tank capacity is 33 gallons. This truck is offered in four different wheel base options, which are 109, 132.5, 176 and 150. The total width of this truck comes to 81.3 inches, while the axle width measures around 65.6 inches. The overall height of this Isuzu NPR truck meanwhile comes to 90.8 inches.
One of the greatest features of the Eco-Max version of the NPR truck is that it offers a better fuel efficiency by 20 per cent, with the help of its 3 liter Isuzu 4JJ1-TC diesel engine.
