Isuzu
Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer
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| 2025 | Continued use of the General Motors-built 6.6 L L8T engine in Isuzu Commercial trucks. |
| 2025 | Isuzu introduces the RZ4F-TC 2.2L diesel engine, replacing the RZ4E-TC in Isuzu D-Max and Isuzu MU-X models in Thailand. The new engine offers 163 hp, 400 Nm of torque, and claims 10% improved fuel efficiency compared to its predecessor. |
| May 6 2025 | Facelifted Isuzu MU-X debuts in South Africa, with grade and engine choices remaining unchanged from the pre-facelift model. |
| 2025 | Isuzu unveiled the D-Max EV at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, England, introducing an electric version of the pickup truck with extended-cab and dual-cab configurations. |
| 2025 | Isuzu unveiled the Dragon Max concept car, representing their latest exploration in vehicle design. |
| April 4 2025 | The facelifted MU-X debuted in the Philippines, maintaining the same grade choices as the pre-facelift model. |
| February 2025 | Isuzu debuted the facelifted MU-X model, which included the addition of a new X-Terrain model. |
| 2024 | Isuzu Cup tournament rules changed to Thai Fight Kard Chuek rules, introducing 3 rounds instead of 5, using traditional Kard Chuek rope wraps instead of boxing gloves, and adding the possibility of an extra round in case of a draw. |
| 2024 | The North Team won the tournament with a 3-0 victory over the Central Team across multiple weight categories (143 lbs, 147 lbs, and 152 lbs). The tournament finals were held outdoors during a monsoon in Thailand. |
| 2024 | Isuzu Cup tournament format changed to a regional team-based competition, with six teams from different regions of Thailand (Upper-Isan, Lower-Isan, North, Central, East, and South) competing across three weight categories (143, 147, 152 lbs). |
| 2024 | Tournament format was completely overhauled. |
| 2024 | Sales in Thailand decrease to 13,014 units, while Australia reaches a record high of 17,978 units, indicating a shift in market dynamics. |
| 2024 | Continued sales decline in Thailand with 61,580 units, potentially indicating market changes or production challenges. |
| November 2024 | Isuzu launched the new 2.2 DDi MaxForce diesel engine for the D-Max, expanding the powertrain options for the third-generation model. |
| October 2024 | Facelifted third-generation Isuzu D-Max launched in Vietnam, with variants remaining unchanged from the previous model. |
| July 2024 | Isuzu launched the Elf Mio, a new 1.5-tonne lighter duty model powered by a 1.9-liter turbodiesel engine, designed to qualify as a compact vehicle for easier licensing in Japan. |
| June 20 2024 | Facelifted Isuzu D-Max launched in the Philippines, offered in five trim levels: Single Cab, LT, LS-A, LS-A Plus and LS-E. |
| June 12 2024 | Isuzu MU-X second generation receives a facelift, debuting in Thailand with a new front end design, revised taillights, and interior modifications. |
| May 2024 | Facelifted D-Max launched in Malaysia, with variant and engine choices remaining unchanged. |
| April 2024 | Isuzu introduced a facelifted D-Max in Australia, expanding the trim levels to six: SX, LS-M, X-Rider, LS-U, LS-U+ and X-Terrain, with engine options of 1.9-litre and 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engines. |
| March 2024 | Isuzu introduced a 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel engine option for the LS-M and LS-U grades of the MU-X in Australia. |
| February 2024 | The MU-X received upgrades including a 360-degree view camera, wireless charger, and digital video recorder as standard features for LS-E and LS-A grades. The manual transmission option was discontinued. |
| February 2024 | LS trim and 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine made available for the single cab bodystyle in South Africa. |
| January 2024 | X-Rider trim added to the D-Max range in South Africa, powered by a 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel engine. |
| 2023 | Isuzu Commercial trucks begin using the General Motors-built 6.6 L L8T engine, producing 350 hp (261 kW) and 425 ft·lb (576 N·m) of torque. |
| 2023 | Thailand's Suksawat Sangmorakot won the 143 lbs weight category. The tournament was fought in the Thai Fight studio at BITEC Bangna. |
| 2023 | Tournament moved from Siam Omnoi Stadium for the first time since 1993, fought entirely in a studio at BITEC Bangna as part of the Thai Fight promotion. |
| 2023 | Isuzu updates multiple vehicle models including the Elf, Forward, Giga, and D-Max, demonstrating ongoing product development and refinement. |
| 2023 | Notable sales shift with Thailand experiencing a significant drop to 115,499 units, while Australian sales continued to grow to 31,202 units. |
| 2023 | Isuzu renewed its shirt sponsorship contract with the Wales Rugby Union sports team, extending the partnership until 2025. |
| October 6 2023 | Isuzu D-Max third generation receives a facelift, debuting in Thailand with a new front end design, updated headlights, a new tailgate, refreshed taillights graphics, and interior modifications. |
| August 2023 | Isuzu made the MU-X available with a new 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel engine, exclusively for the LS grade in 4x2 configuration in South Africa. |
| August 2023 | The sixth generation Forward truck model went on sale, making it available to commercial truck buyers and fleet operators. |
| July 2023 | Isuzu transferred its stake in the Sollers-Isuzu joint venture to Sollers. |
| May 2023 | Isuzu updated the MU-X range in South Africa, adding additional features to certain grades and introducing a new LSE (4x4) grade. |
| April 2023 | LS-E and LS-A trim levels received feature upgrades, including a slightly redesigned grille and new alloy rims design. |
| March 2023 | Isuzu launched the sixth generation Forward truck model, introducing significant updates to its design and powertrain to meet upcoming fuel efficiency regulations. |
| March 7 2023 | Isuzu presented the seventh generation Elf/N series in Japan, introducing an electric vehicle (EV) version for the first time. |
| February 2023 | Malaysian-market D-Max receives a refresh for the 2023 model year, with aesthetic and equipment updates across all seven trim levels. |
| 2022 | No tournament was held due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 2022 | Thailand reaches a new sales peak of 20,520 units. Australia maintains steady sales at 10,987 units. |
| 2022 | Record sales in Thailand with 175,425 units sold, marking the highest point in the dataset for the country. |
| 2022 | Isuzu launched the class-7 FVR truck in addition to the FTR. Both trucks now use the Cummins B6.7 engine with 260hp and 660 lb-ft of torque. Chevrolet also launched its class-7 variant as the LCF 7500 XD. |
| 2022 | In Thailand, Isuzu updated the Forward truck with LED projector headlights, interior improvements, and introduced the FRR 210 Max Torque model. |
| July 2022 | Isuzu Philippines removed the LS trim from the D-Max lineup and introduced two new trim levels: 3.0 Single Cab 4×4 MT and 3.0 LS-A 4×4 MT. |
| July 23 2022 | Isuzu launched the second generation MU-X in Vietnam, introducing four grades: B7 M/T (4x2), B7 Plus A/T (4x2), Prestige A/T (4x2), and Premium A/T (4x4), all powered by a 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel engine. |
| June 17 2022 | Flagship 3.0 4x4 AT X-Terrain trim receives feature upgrades, including two new color options, a 360-degree view monitor, and wireless charging. |
| April 7 2022 | Third-generation Isuzu D-Max launched in South Africa with twenty-three variants, offering 1.9-litre and 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engines, available in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations, and single cab, extended cab, and double cab bodystyles. |
| March 2022 | Production stopped at Sollers-Isuzu, the Russian joint venture with Sollers JSC. |
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