History & Heritage
Tough, durable, reliable – describing a product that keeps delivering on its quality promise is easy. A glimpse into its heritage provides invaluable insight into the brand.
| The Isuzu Historic Timeline: | |
|---|---|
| 1893 | Tokyo Ishikawajima Shipbuilding and Engineering Company is established |
| 1922 | It joins forces with British auto manufacturer, Wolseley Motor Ltd. & together they build the Wolseley A9 passenger car |
| 1934 | First mass produced product range is launched carrying the Isuzu name |
| 1949 | The name Isuzu Motors comes into being |
| 1971 | Isuzu enters into capital alliance with General Motors |
| 1997 | Isuzu is given the responsibility of developing diesel technology within the General Motors organization |
| 1998 | Isuzu is put in charge of commercial vehicle engineering within the GM organization |
| 2007 | A new generation of Isuzu KB bakkies are launched, including the Isuzu KB Extended Cab range |
| 2007 | Isuzu joins forces with SADEC and SARPCCO for Operation Mandume, another crime-stopping initiative this time based in Angola and Northern Namibia |
| 2010 | At the 72 Hour Endurance Challenge, Isuzu rewrites numerous South African speed and distance records |
| 2011 | Isuzu launches the Isuzu Off-Road Academy |
| Today | Isuzu is considered a world-class manufacturer of both light and heavy commercial vehicles and pick-ups, enjoying success in numerous important global markets, including North America, China, the Middle East, Asian nations and South Africa. |
The new KB Series promises to deliver even more than its predecessors, setting an admirable benchmark for competitors and future generations alike.