03 May, 2024, Chennai: In its pursuit to offer the dynamic and enthusiastic Indian customer, a stylish product range to boost the ‘Spirit of Lifestyle’, Isuzu had introduced its enriched personal passenger pick-ups, that are Made-in-India which are Made-for-India. Today’s launch highlights ISUZU’s commitment to set a trend in the lifestyle pick-up segment, it pioneered in India.

~ Enhanced Styling elements on V-Cross Z Prestige (MT & AT) ~
• Front Bumper Guard
• Front Fog Lamp Garnish
• Front Grille
• Engine Hood Garnish
• ORVMs
• Roof Rails
• Rear Combo Lamp Garnish
• Rear Bumper
• Fender Lips
• Black Wheels
• Badge & Decal

The latest V-Cross Z Prestige variants up the style quotient with a host of elegant yet classy elements on the exterior. This timeless appeal has been achieved with styling elements finished in Dark Grey. These subtly adds to the visual dynamism and a differentiated road presence that the vehicles now project, making them more aggressive yet sporty.

With the host of over a dozen bold styling elements, add character to the vehicle’s original design inspired by the ‘Cyborg – Orca’. The refreshed persona flows from the dominating wedge shape fascia and blends aerodynamically in profile with muscular and flared arches seamlessly flowing to the rear.

~New Safety features added across the manual transmission passenger pick-up models~
• Traction Control System (TCS)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Hill Descent Control (HDC)
• Hill Start Assist (HSA)

The Active Safety Systems of Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Descent Control (HDC) and Hill Start Assist (HSA) have now been introduced in all the manual transmission models also. Traction Control Systems (TCS) that automatically apply brakes upon identifying the wheel losing grip on the road, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) which helps prevent the vehicle from spinning out due to the loss of road traction, Hill Descent Control that maintains the vehicle range of 4 to 30 km/h to avoid over-speeding while driving downhill and Hill Start Assist which reduces chances of the rear collision on slopes.

The ISUZU passenger pickup line-up range now features the entire suite of Active Safety systems, delivering more accurate control and drivability in those adverse situations that demand them.

~ New Rear Seat Occupant Safety features ~
• Rear Seat Occupant Detector Sensors
• 3-Point seat belts for all 3 rear seat occupants
• Seat Belt warning indicator Icon in dashboard instrumentation cluster

For enhancing the Passive Safety system, all the passenger pick-up models now come with ‘Rear Seat Occupant Detection Sensors’ and have a ‘3-Point Seat Belt for each of the 3 rear seat occupants’ as standard. Additionally, there is a Seat Belt warning buzzer for rear seat occupants, and an Icon on the dashboard instrumentation cluster as well. This warns the driver to ensure that everyone wears their seat belt, making the journey safer for everyone.

Bringing delight to the customers especially the rear seat occupants, another key highlight is the enhanced comfort for the rear seat occupants, in all passenger pick up models. With a seating design change, the rear seats now offer a higher degree of inclination bringing a more comfortable seating posture.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Toru Kishimoto – Deputy Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India, said, “We are proud to have set the benchmark in presenting India with its first ever lifestyle adventure utility vehicle and our passenger vehicles range of pick-ups have been consistently well-received since launch. We are happy to carry forward this success story. We are confident that with this enriched range of aspirational products, we shall be able to address the needs of the emerging progressive Indian customers and further strengthen our pole position in the segment. The latest range Isuzu passenger Pick-ups are sure to truly enhance the value proposition with best-in-class design, performance, versatility, quality, safety and driving comfort for our valued customers”.

The exciting product range caters to the growing need for a ‘Lifestyle Vehicle’ that provokes the spirit of a Pick-up Culture in India with a combination of rugged and durable off-roading capability, versatility and passenger vehicle like comfort. ISUZU’s legendary engineering that offers best-in-class efficiency and reliability adds to the appeal quotient winning customers with performance and panache.