Faridabad: Isuzu Motors India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors, Japan, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers and a leader in pick-up trucks, inaugurated a new outlet of “Paramount ISUZU” in Faridabad. The new facility is conveniently located at 15/2, Main Mathura Road, Sector 27-A, Faridabad, to provide sales and service support for ISUZU customers. Isuzu Motors inaugurated its first outlet of Paramount ISUZU in Gurgaon in February 2015. With this outlet in Faridabad Isuzu Motors India has 26 outlets operational across the country. Speaking about the inauguration, Mr. Naohiro Yamaguchi, Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India, said, “We are extremely pleased with the response we have been receiving from the market for our products. It is important to note that while we are strategically expanding our network across the country, we are also laying equal focus on strengthening our presence in each state with more dealer outlets. Faridabad houses many small-scale industries supplying mechanical and light engineering goods. We certainly believe our robust ISUZU D-MAX in the pick-up segment will add value to these businesses, meeting all specific customer requirements. With Paramount ISUZU we are assured of offering best-in-class sales and service support to our customers”.
Mr. Vijay Kumar, Dealer Principal, Paramount ISUZU, said, “We have been witnessing encouraging response for the ISUZU pick-up trucks and the MU-7 SUV from the region and our new facility will cater to customers in and around Faridabad. ISUZU vehicles are known for their robust performance and versatility. We are excited and certainly believe our customers will benefit from the products and our services. The award winning Isuzu D-MAX is tough, reliable and fuel efficient. It is built on a heavy-duty chassis that offers Isuzu’s legendary durability and superior performance, making it one of the most competitive pick-up trucks in the country. The Isuzu D-MAX has a large and wide cargo deck that can carry loads with ease. The cab of the Isuzu D-MAX is made from high-tensile steel that ensures greater safety. The front and rear suspension having independent coil springs and rigid leaf springs respectively, providing greater stability to the vehicle. It sports a bold and aggressive look on the outside and sophisticated, passenger-vehicle like interiors, making it a pride for the owner. Powered by the legendary Isuzu engine technology and its practical features, the Isuzu D-MAX helps the customers to ‘Go More, Do More and Get More’. The Isuzu D-MAX is now available in Cab-Chassis and A/C variants offering customers a wider choice suiting their business requirements. A completely new concept in India, the new Isuzu D-MAX Space Cab’s unique feature is its extended cabin space of 1.5 feet behind the drivers’ seat, which can store valuable/ fragile goods. It offers significant features like power steering, power windows, centralized door lock, etc., making it ideal for commercial use in industries like Agriculture, Retail, Dairy, Engineering, Manufacturing and Small businesses. The ISUZU MU-7 is renowned for its strong masculine looks coupled with the largest interior space in its class. Powered by the legendary ‘ISUZU’ Diesel Engine Technology and sporting a strong suspension, it is the perfect sports utility vehicle for smooth and rough terrain alike. Customers owning an MU-7 appreciate the comfort and ride quality of the vehicle and are all praise for its powerful and reliable engine. The ISUZU MU-7 is now available in Automatic Transmission variant with more refinements. The interiors sport a 2 tone (Beige/Black) dashboard and a stylish 3 spoke steering wheel mounted with audio controls. Isuzu is rapidly expanding its dealer network in the country and has plans to open more outlets once localised production begins at its new factory at SriCity, in Andhra Pradesh. Isuzu currently has 26 dealership facilities – Delhi, Noida, Jaipur, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Cochin, Calicut, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Ludhiana, Lucknow, Gurgaon, Indore, Vadodara, Kolkata, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Nagpur and Faridabad. About Isuzu Motors (India) Isuzu Motors Limited, Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan is a global manufacturer of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, utility vehicles and diesel engines. With operations in 25 countries, selling in more than 100 countries worldwide, the company is a leader in pickups and pickup based derivatives in many markets. The company manufactures and sells over 6 lakh units annually across the world. Isuzu Motors India Private Limited (IMI), a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan, was established in August 2012 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Headquartered in Chennai, Isuzu currently has a contract manufacturing agreement with Hindustan Motors (HML) under which HML is assembling CKD kits of Isuzu’s Sports Utility Vehicle MU-7 and pick-up truck D-Max, at its Thiruvallur, Chennai plant. Isuzu began civil works on its proposed manufacturing plant site in SriCity, TADA, Chitoor District, Andhra Pradesh, in January 2014. The company had acquired 107 Acres of land in 2013 after signing a MoU with the Andhra Pradesh State Government in order to start automobile manufacturing operation in India. This new facility is likely to commence commercial operations by early 2016, with the initial production capacity at 50,000 units/ year. Isuzu will scale up the production capacity to 120,000 units/year, with the accumulated investment of Rs. 3,000 Crore, and is expected to generate 2000 – 3000 jobs. The company has plans to open 30 dealership outlets across the country by March 2016 and aims to have 160 by 2020. Isuzu Motors India plans to achieve 100% percent localisation within three years of commencing production in 2016. It is an exemplary showcase of Isuzu’s long term commitment to the Indian market.

Coverage by : Chandan Mehta