One brand of cars today includes the popular name Isuzu. Isuzu Motors Ltd. is a Japanese car, commercial vehicle and heavy truck manufacturing company, headquartered in Tokyo. Isuzu started when Tokyo Ishikawajima Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Ltd. and Tokyo Gas and Electric Industrial Co. cooperatively plan to build automobiles. This was done by a technical cooperation with Wolseley Motor Company (UK) is initiated. In 1922 the first Wolseley model A-9 car is domestically produced. The CP truck follows two years later.

It was in 1933 that Ishikawajima Automotive Works merges with DAT Automobile Manufacturing and changes its name to Automobile Industries Co., Ltd. A meeting then followed with the Ministry of Trade and Industry results in the renaming of the truck to Isuzu, after the Isuzu River. The word translated into English means “fifty bells”, thus Isuzu was born. Buy Cars for sale Philippines by visiting an online buy and sell shop.In 2005, Isuzu became the world’s largest manufacturer of medium to heavy duty trucks. It has assembly and manufacturing plants in the Japanese city of Fujisawa, as well as in the prefectures Tochigi and Hokkaid?. Isuzu is famous for producing commercial vehicles and diesel engines – it produced 16 million diesel engines in 2003 alone, which can be found in vehicles all over the world. In most of Asia, Africa, and Europe, Isuzu is mostly known for trucks of all sizes, after Isuzu small automobile sales drastically plummeted and Isuzu had to drop all sales of sedans and compact cars in the late 1990s. In the United States, Isuzu is mostly known for manufacturing rebadged Chevrolet Colorados as the Isuzu i-290 and the i-370, and also GMC’s Envoy has been rebadged as the Isuzu Ascender. These are currently the only passenger vehicles Isuzu markets in the United States. Looking for some Cars for sale Philippines? Then visit an online buy and sell shop.

Isuzu as a corporation has always been primarily a manufacturer of small to medium compact automobiles and commercial trucks of sizes medium duty and larger, but markets around the world show different needs. Isuzu has a contract with Budget Truck Rental to manufacture their rental trucks. This contract is also shared with Ford, GMC, and Navistar International.

On January 30, 2008, Isuzu Motors America announced that it would discontinue the sale of passenger vehicles in the United States effective January 31, 2009. The company explained to its dealers that it had not been able to secure replacements for the Isuzu Ascender and Isuzu i-Series that would be commercially viable. Isuzu sold 7,098 cars in the year 2007. Most Isuzu U.S. passenger vehicle dealers became service and parts dealers. They continue to honor the warranties of Isuzu vehicles and still sell parts and accessories. This action did not affect Isuzu’s commercial vehicle or industrial diesel engine operations in the United States.

In 2006, when IntelliChoice, a California-based information company that specifically studies automobiles and the ongoing cost of vehicle ownership, recognized the 2006 Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger, Ascender 5-Passenger, i-280 Pickup and i-350 Pickup as among the top in their class for low cost, no one at Isuzu was surprised.  They were confident they were giving the public high-quality, safe vehicles at affordable prices.

The list of IntelliChoice awards went on and on.  The Ascender 5-Passenger (the 4WD version) was awarded the “Smart Choice” title in five distinct categories including operating, repair costs, ownership, depreciation, and fuel economy.  The 2 Wheel Drive model was named “Top Winner” in two separate categories in which it competed against utility vehicles, winning for lowest ownership costs as well as lowest fuel costs.  In addition to it’s wins, it was also named a “Smart Choice” with regards to low depreciation, low ownership costs, and low repair costs.IntelliChoice, at that time, went on to recognize the Ascender 7-Passenger in several categories as well.  The 4WD model was recognized for lowest repair costs, lowest maintenance and lowest operating cost while the 2WD model received kudos for lowest ownership and repair costs, lowest operating costs and lowest maintenance costs.

But it wasn’t just the SUV that received accolades. Isuzu’s pickup line was recognized by IntelliChoice as well.  The i-280 Extended Cab LS was named a “Smart Choice” for lowest operating and repair costs, as well as lowest costs associated with maintenance and fuel.  The i-280 Extended Cab S was a “Top Winner” in the compact pickup category for lowest costs associated with repair and considered a “Smart Choice” for lowest maintenance, ownership, and operating costs.  It was also named a “Smart Choice” for lowest depreciation.

Why was owning an Isuzu vehicle in 2006 economically efficient?  According to T. Jerry Maloney, Isuzu Motors America’s president and COO, it’s because the company pioneered the idea of value pricing. Isuzu doesn’t see value as simply a low sticker price.  They try to offer vehicles that are affordable off the lot, but that continue to be affordable every time the owner stops at a gas station or comes in for service.

So what does this company that concentrates on value have in store for 2008?  More of the same… except better. The automatic transmission 2008 Ascender 5-Passenger 2WD sports a 4.2-liter DOHC Inline 6-cylinder, 285 hp starts at $22,149, a competitive price for SUVs in its category.  The 4WD model starts at only $24,149.  As for Isuzu’s pickup line, it’s offering three.  The i-290 Extended Cab 2WD has a 2.9-liter Inline 4-cylinder engine, 185 hp, and is a 5-speed Manual.  It starts at $14,399. The 4WD version starts at $15,488.  The i-290′s bigger brother, the i-370, is available in Crew or Extended Cab.  The Extended Cab model starts at $19,399.

All the features that make Isuzu’s vehicles valuable are still there: ample passive and active safety features, an impressive 7-year/75,000 mile roadside assistance program, and its incredible towing capacity.  If you’re looking for a “Smart Choice,” starting with Isuzu might be just the way to go.

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