HISTORIC TIMELINE
Founded in 1916 in the early days of the automobile culture in Japan, Isuzu has contributed to the development of the Japanese automobile industry for over 100 years as the top brand, particularly in the commercial vehicle segment. Years of innovation, excellence, and dedication to automotive engineering. From our humble beginnings to becoming a global leader in the automotive industry, below is the history of Isuzu
1916
Tokyo Ishikawajima Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. Ltd. and Tokyo Gas and Electric Industrial Co. initiated plans to build automobiles.
1922
Tokyo Ishikawajima Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. Ltd. completed the first domestically produced Wolseley, model A-9.
1928
Developed the "Sumida" CL model, which offered excellent power and efficient fuel consumption.
1934
The truck, manufactured up to Ministry of Trade and Industry standards was named "Isuzu".
1936
Developed Japan's first air-cooled diesel engines, the DA6 and the DA4
1937
Tokyo Automobile Industries Co. Ltd., the predecessor of Isuzu Motors Ltd. was established with a capital of one million yen
1959
TL 2-ton payload compact truck, ELF was unveiled.
1961
Unveiled the TK model 1.75-ton payload compact truck, ELFIN.
1963
Unveiled the KR compact truch, WASP.
1972
Released the KB I-ton payload compact truck, FASTER. Begins exporting KB trucks to the United States
1979
Launched the I-ton four-wheel drive truck, FASTER-RODEO
1981
Introduced the compact four-wheel drive vehicle, RODEO BIGHORN.
1989
A new type of recreational vehicle, the MU, was introduced in Japan and the United States.
1995
Launched MU-WIZARD, a sports-utility vehicle in Japan and the United States
1997
VehiCROSS, an all-round sports-utility vehicle, was introduced in Japan.
2002
Isuzu Pickup underwent a complete makeover in Thailand and became the D-Max, through the collaborative efforts of Isuzu and General Motors.
2013
Launched its SUV MU-7 in India.
2014
Isuzu D-Max SPACE CAB and SINGLE CAB Flat Deck were launched in India.
2016
Launched Made In India ISUZU D-MAX Regular Cab. Launched Isuzu D-Max V-Cross, India's first Adventure Utility Vehicle. Isuzu Motors India manufacturing plant at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, was inaugurated, Launched Indian Made ISUZU D-MAX S-CAB.
2017
Launched ISUZU mu-X, the All Muscle All Heart SUV
2018
Launched 2018 V-Cross. A Breed Apart. Launched 2018 mu-X, More Muscle More Heart SUV.
2019
Launched 2019 V-cross Make Heads Turn!
2020
Launched 2020 D-MAX SUPER STRONG BS-6 Model & D-MAX S-CAB BS-6 Model
2021
Launched The All New HI-LANDER - The All Rounder. Launched 2021 MUX BS-6 Model & V-CROSS BS-6 Model.
2023
Launched The all new SCAB Z. SCAB Z India Luxury Utility Vehicle.
