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Isuzu Commercial Truck of America will begin production of its 2018 FTR Class 6 cabover in May and start taking orders for the medium-duty truck in April, the company announced at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. announced key specifications of its all-new entry in the Class 6 medium-duty truck segment, the 2018 Isuzu FTR
The newest Class 3-7 work truck models feature dramatic new enhancements. New and upgraded vehicles for 2017 come with a variety of improved features that focus on comfort, dependability, and safety.
A 29-year veteran, Shaun Skinner was promoted to president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America from his role of executive vice president and general manager. He succeeds Hisao Sasaki, who returned to Japan.
The FTR is the next generation medium-duty, low-cab-forward truck, with a smaller displacement, highly efficient four-cylinder engine. Isuzu foresees steady market growth in the medium-duty truck market at least through 2021.
Work Truck editors participated in an Isuzu driving event that featured three N-Series cabovers, including the Class 3 NPR, Class 4 NPR-HD, and Class 5 NRR. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Paul Clinton.
Isuzu's N-Series cabovers provide greater maneuverability and emphasize payload for urban delivery fleets.
The new low-cab forward diesel truck was built specifically for fleets looking for a Class 3 truck with Class 4 capabilities.
In addition to advanced materials and components, OEMs are making the next generation of trucks more connected than ever before.
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has introduced its 2016 NPR Diesel as a Class 3 cabover with a 13,000-pound GVWR and 33.5-inch frame that expands the capability of Isuzu's entry-level truck, according to the company.