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Yokohama is the newest member of the group of companies that have teamed up with Isuzu to provide innovative programs and products for the benefit of Isuzu customers. This new program will enable Isuzu Commercial Truck dealers nationwide to offer the complete line of Yokohama replacement tires to their customers. Yokohama provides a superior line of replacement tires for light, medium and heavy-duty trucks. The Yokohama tire is the approved tire installed as replacements for trucks enrolled in the Isuzu Priority Service Maintenance Program.

Gas-Powered, that is!

If you thought the 2011 N-Series truck news is good… well, here’s a preview of the 2012 model year: Isuzu and General Motors have reached an agreement for the supply of the GM gas engines and transmissions used for Isuzu’s gas-powered NPR, NPR HD and gas Crew Cab models – so gas-powered N-Series trucks will be coming your way early in the second quarter of 2011.

Here are the highlights:

• Most specifications of the Isuzu gas truck remain unchanged from the previous offerings
• 6.0-liter V-8 engine
  • 325 hp and 360 lbs.-ft. of torque
  • 6-speed automatic transmission – standard on the 2012 model year trucks
• The assembly plant for the gas-powered N-Series will be named at a later date

Add it all up, and it’s great news for you because you will have access to a full line of trucks that offer exceptional fuel economy, low emissions and longterm durability.

SCR is an after-treatment technology that involves injecting Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (a water-based solution containing urea) into the hot exhaust stream of an engine. DEF works with a catalyst in the exhaust after-treatment system to break down harmful oxides of nitrogen (NOx) into harmless nitrogen and water vapor.

In addition to all 2011 Model Year N-Series diesel trucks being equipped with the new SCR emissions technology and hardware, the following operator benefits and vehicle enhancements include:

• Isuzu’s exclusive Data Recording Module, which helps reduce operating costs by providing a Vehicle Health Report showing the condition of the engine, transmission, emission system and brakes, plus fuel economy and driver operating habits.
• New Multi-Information Display on the dashboard shows the driver real-time engine and truck operational performance data at a glance.
• Large panoramic windows provide exceptional visibility for driver safety.
• For the 2011 model year, wheel cut angles have been increased to 50 degrees to provide a curb-to-curb turning circle diameter as little as 31.5 feet.
• To enhance durability, the cab has rust and corrosion protection provided by galvanized steel panels, electro-deposit paint primer and enamel paint topcoat.

The 2011 N-Series vehicles will be the only low cab forward trucks available for sale this year that meet the EPA’s 2010 emissions requirement with not only one engine, but two engines. Isuzu is proud to introduce a line of products that meet the world’s most stringent emissions standards while reducing your cost of ownership through significantly improved vehicle fuel economy.

The 2011 N-Series trucks may be ordered in a variety of popular exterior cab colors: Arc White (standard), Wheatland Yellow, Woodland Green, Cardinal Red, Dark Blue and Ebony Black II.

There’s great news for the 2012 model year. Let’s start with the 2011 N-Series. First up is the new NPR ECO-MAX LCF:

• New 12,000-lbs GVWR low cab forward truck
• Offers up to 20% improved fuel economy
• Provides an increased payload capacity compared to previous NPR models

The NPR ECO-MAX is powered by the next-generation Isuzu 4JJ1-TC diesel engine:

• 3.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
  • 150 horsepower
  • 282 lbs.-ft. torque
  • 2010 EPA and CARB OBD compliant
• B10 engine life rating of 310,000 miles, which means that 90 percent of the engines should reach this mileage before needing an overhaul
• This engine has operated globally in Isuzu N-Series models for the last 5 years
  • 4J engine family dates back to 1984 and is the highest volume Isuzu engine produced worldwide
  • This is the first time this engine has ever been offered in the U.S.
• Engine is mated to an Aisin heavy-duty, 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Double overdrive
  • Lockup PTO function

This truck is a product of the Isuzu SEE design philosophy – Safety, Economy and Environment – and this model has been specifically created to reduce the cost of ownership for your customers while meeting the world’s most stringent emissions requirements. This is accomplished without sacrificing performance, durability or operating costs. And, thanks to the diesel engine’s broad torque curve, power density and 6-speed transmission, the NPR ECO-MAX has better hill climbing ability than the model it replaces. It’s also up to 170 lbs. lighter, so it offers increased payload capacity. Owners can expect this unit to deliver enhanced productivity, minimum downtime and the lowest operating cost in the Class 3 truck segment.

Additional product highlights:

• The cab of the NPR ECO-MAX is the same size as the previous NPR:
  • Offers 3-across seating
  • Cab tilts for easier servicing of the engine and transmission
• Wheelbase choices: 110 in., 134 in. and 151 in. accommodate bodies up to 16 ft. in length

Next up are three new 2011 models: NPR-HD (14,500 lbs GVWR), NQR (17,950 lbs GVWR) and NRR (19,500 lbs GVWR):

• These higher GVWR N-Series models are powered by a revised version of the 5.2-liter 4HK1-TC engine, first introduced in the 2005 model year:
  • Increased power output for 2011 – from 205 to 210 hp with an automatic transmission, from 175 to 190 hp with manual transmission
  • Up to 8% better fuel economy
  • Like the 4JJ1-TC engine powering the new NPR ECO-MAX, the revised 4HK1engine is both EPA 2010 and CARB HD-OBD emissions compliant
  • This engine (like the new 4JJ1-TC in the ECO-MAX) uses Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to achieve the 2010 EPA emission standards