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Isuzu Motors India, a subsidiary of Japan’s Isuzu Motors, has launched its global range of pick-up trucks - D-Max - in India with prices ranging between Rs 5.99 lakh and Rs 7.09 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai).
The company has launched D-Max range in three models.
“In India, the pickup truck segment is one of the largest and fastest growing segments in commercial vehicles (CV) segment, accounting for 35 per cent of the total CV market. We estimate India to be the world’s largest one tonne pick-up truck market by 2023,” said Takashi Kikuchi, Managing Director of Isuzu Motors India.
“With this launch (in Mumbai), we look forward to growing our market in West India and gradually across the country. In addition to Mumbai, we will also be opening dealerships in Pune asnd Nasik this year,” he said.
The D-Max is propelled by a 2499cc, 4-cylinder intercooled turbocharged diesel engine, mated with a 5-speed manual transmission. This engine pumps out 134 hp power at 3600 RPM and 294 Nm torque @ 1800-3200 rpm range.
As a part of Isuzu’s expansion plans, the company has opened its first dealership in Mumbai. It intends to open 60 outlets across India by end of 2015-16.
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