New Light & Medium Duty NewsIsuzu has been eyeing having their own plant in the U.S. for a long time. Currently the Isuzu (and Chevy LCF) trucks not imported from Japan sold in the U.S. are assembled by the Shyft Group in Charlotte MI.. I suspect Isuzu may not renew their contract with the Shyft Group when it expires. Isuzu is also on the verge of introducing an EV N series, and I hear that will require a new plant. Whether or not it sells remains to be seen, however.
Having Chevy distribute Isuzu trucks again is kind of a double-edged sword. It makes Isuzu happy as there are many areas in the country that are not well served by Isuzu dealers but there are plenty of Chevy dealers. Naturally Isuzu dealers in metropolitan areas would rather not have the competition. In my area (L.A.) a quick check didn't show much descrepancy in price between an NRR at an Isuzu dealer or a LCF5500 at a Chevy Commercial dealer, both around $62,000 for a gas job. Seems consistant with the rest of the country, but I don't doubt what you say.
No telling what Isuzu's plans are for the U.S.. UD, and Fuso are long gone, and Hino isn't selling many LCF's anymore which pretty much gives Isuzu the whole market. I have always felt that Isuzu could incrementally increase their sales with a few more configurations, such as a tandem (talked about at one time), gasoline engine for the F Series (possible now with the Cummins Octane?) or a 4X4 N Series (popular in Australia). Pure speculation but maybe Isuzu would like to build a class 6/7 conventional.Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:20:49 +0000
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