08 November, 2024, Chennai: Isuzu Motors India, a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan, inaugurated the new 3S (Sales, Service & Spares) dealership of Rainland ISUZU in Shivamogga, the growing industrial and agricultural hub in Shivamogga, today. The new facility is conveniently located on B.H. Road, Gadikoppa, next to Laxmi Rice Mill Building in Shivamogga-577201, thereby providing access to world-class range of ISUZU utility vehicles.
The keys for the ISUZU D-MAX S-CAB were handed over to the first customer, marking the start of sale from this new dealership. It embodies the spirit of a Pick-up Culture in India with the combination of smart looks, rugged and durable workhorse capability, safety and passenger vehicle like comfort. The dealership employees have been trained under the supervision of ISUZU experts and will provide a quality customer experience to the visitors.
With the addition of this dealership, Isuzu Motors India has increased its reach of sales and service offerings across five locations in Karnataka, including the ones already operational in Bengaluru, Mangalore, Hubballi and Mysore.
Commenting at the occasion, Mr. Toru Kishimoto, Deputy Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India, said, “While we are strategically expanding our network across the country, we are also strengthening our presence in each market with more dealer outlets to increase our reach to our customers. Karnataka is one of the key focus states for Isuzu and we are increasing our network touch points here. We are witnessing an immense potential here for our products, both in the personal segment and especially in the application-oriented segments in infrastructure, agriculture and trading businesses. We believe the Isuzu D-MAX range of pick-up trucks will meet the varied requirements of these segments and add value to our customers’ businesses. With the comprehensive and exciting product range, we are sure that there is an ISUZU for everyone. We are happy to be partnering with Rainland ISUZU, as they are well- known for their strong sales and service support and wish them the best in their journey with us.”
Mr. Sheik Ahamed Shahil Anoof, Managing Director, Rainland ISUZU, said, “We are extremely pleased and excited to partner with ISUZU, the brand that has a legacy of reliability and durability over 100 years. We have been witnessing a significant traction for ISUZU vehicles in the state and especially in Shivamogga, which provides us an opportunity to cater to the needs of the discerning buyers in the region. With ISUZU, we look forward to a successful journey. As a group, we are extremely customer focussed and look forward to realise the common vision of achieving customer delight with a culture of excellence, quality and reliability.”
The National Group has been in the business for over seven decades with a diversified business portfolio including infrastructure, import & export, retail, God & diamond and automobiles. Their success mantra of ‘Driving excellence, Inspiring brilliance’ has been driven by ‘Attention to detail’, a culture of ‘Quality in delivery’, by ‘Leveraging people’s strengths’ to set industry standards and nurture mutually rewarding relationships. It has won many awards and honoured as trend setters in the region.
Isuzu Motors India Private Limited (IMI), a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan, was established in August 2012. Headquartered in Chennai, the company sells the popular ISUZU D-MAX V-Cross – India’s First Lifestyle and Adventure Pick-up, the Hi-Lander - All-rounder Pick-up and the ISUZU mu-X, premium 7-seater SUV in the personal vehicle segment and variants of ISUZU D-MAX pick-ups – S-CAB and Regular Cab, for the commercial segment. ISUZU vehicles are known for their reliability and performance around the world. Renowned the world-over, ISUZU vehicles are gaining huge significance in the Indian market as well, thanks to the ‘value proposition’ it offers the customers.
Isuzu Motors India manufactures these products at its modern manufacturing plant in Sri City, spread over an area of 107 acres in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The company began its manufacturing operations in April 2016, with strong focus on quality and commitment to Indian market. In February 2020, Isuzu Motors India commenced the start of its Phase-II operations with the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Press Shop facility and engine assembly plant. In 2017, IMI started export of its ‘Made-in-India’ vehicles and has emerged as the India’s #1 Exporter of Goods Transport LCV Pick-up >2t<=3t Category for FY23-24, as per SIAM report. An ISO 9001:2015 certified company, Isuzu Motors India is committed to providing products and services of the highest level of quality to ensure customer delight.
The company has dedicated dealer touch-points, conveniently located in 66 locations across the country. For more information on the company, and its products/services. www.isuzu.in.
ISUZU D-MAX Regular Cab:
The ISUZU D-MAX Regular Cab, a single cabin pickup, is a tough, powerful and reliable workhorse that is globally known for its performance and life-long durability. The Regular Cab is available in both flat deck and cab-chassis variants. The flat deck variant excel in meeting the wide range of applications in commercial transportation, while the Cab-chassis variant is an ideal choice to build reefer containers for cold chain transport applications. The Cab-chassis variant can also be customized for special purpose applications in the logistics and allied businesses.
ISUZU D-MAX S-CAB:
The ISUZU D-MAX S-CAB, a 5-seater Pick-up, offers a unique combination of Space, Performance and Strength in Smart proportions. It caters to the modern businessmen and professionals who seek high level of sophistication, space. The S-CAB provides a higher ground clearance required for travelling smoothly over challenging roads. The S-CAB is also ergonomically designed and offers superior features for safety, comfort and convenience for the modern Pick-up driver.
ISUZU D-MAX S-CAB Z:
The ‘Smartest’ looking Crew-Cab Pick-up in the commercial vehicle segment, ‘Beyond the Ordinary’. The S-CAB Z comes with 30 new features of which 18 are ‘Best-in-Class’ features. It embodies the spirit of a Pick-up Culture in India with the combination of smart looks, rugged and durable workhorse capability, safety and passenger vehicle like comfort. It complements the aspirations of the evolving Indian businessmen and professionals for a stylish looking vehicle for their business needs, which is engineered for life.
ISUZU D-MAX V-Cross:
The ISUZU D-MAX V-Cross is India’s First Adventure Utility Vehicle, and caters to those SUV buyers who seek adventure and want to stand out among their peers. The V-Cross comes with a highly capable 4WD, modern SUV features and a large deck., the V-Cross comes with additional features such as – Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS), Auto Cruise Control, Daytime running lamps (DRL), LED Tail lights, Rear view camera, 2-Din touchscreen entertainment system and Side-step. It also comes with 4X2 AT variant which has been gaining significant traction in the Indian market.
ISUZU mu-X:
The ISUZU mu-X is a premium 7-seater full size SUV designed to offer the best of both worlds – More Muscle and More Heart. It is a perfect combination for those buyers who seek not only style, power and a dominating road presence but also want to have the best-in-class space and comfort for their family. The new mu-X comes with refreshed exteriors (front & rear), exuding more aggressive stance, premium ‘Lava Black’ interiors, additional safety features including 6-Airbags (front, side and curtain), Hill Descent Control (HDC) and 18-inch multi-spoke twist design diamond-cut alloy wheels making the SUV, ‘more sportier and muscular’.