Isuzu: With you for the Long Run
Isuzu D-Max AT35 under consideration for SA
As a result, the AT35 boasts approach, departure and breakover angles of 35°, 29° and 34° respectively. Inside, the new AT35 is set apart by Arctic Truck branded headrests, floor mats and sill covers.
“Building on the award-winning durability and reliability of the Isuzu D-Max platform, the cool and capable Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 has been developed and engineered to handle the most challenging landscapes with ease while offering a distinctive presence and authentic performance that is noticed everywhere, whether on- or off-road,” said Isuzu
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Isuzu showed off the latest generation of the impressive Arctic Trucks AT35 D-Max at SA Auto Week last year. The truck and bakkie specialist confirmed that this high-riding version of its popular D-Max is under consideration for SA, although there is no word on timing or pricing as yet. The previous-generation AT35 was imported to SA in limited numbers back in 2019.
The new version is based on the latest-generation Isuzu D-Max double cab, and Arctic Trucks describes it as a professionally re-engineered vehicle that incorporates significant enhancements to the body, frame, drivetrain, suspension, wheels and tyres, while retaining Isuzu’s warranty. It boasts a strengthened chassis as well as raised Bilstein performance suspension and 35-inch all-terrain tyres. The new suspension system raises the ground clearance by 50mm over the standard D-Max.
Isuzu introduces truck rentals
ISUZU Motors SA is making commercial vehicle acquisition more accessible for entrepreneurs and small business owners through its Ready To Work line-up of commercial medium and heavyweight trucks.
Well-established, small-to medium businesses with a proven track record and credit checks have the option of a rental agreement off their balance sheet – which means it can be written off as a monthly expense and not an asset on their books.
Craig Uren, Isuzu senior vice-president SACU Revenue Generation, explains: “Isuzu’s Ready To Work portfolio of commercial vehicles showcases pre-built trucks with their applications so business owners are able to generate revenue almost immediately.
“Coupled with our unique rental offer, this represents a game-changing moment for access into the trucking economy for small businesses.”
Ready To Work products include a variety of van bodies and drop sides bodies.
The rental truck programme, formed in partnership with Isuzu Finance, provides peace of mind as ownership rests with the bank and qualifying small businesses pay a monthly rental based on the selected truck, application, and period of the rental.
Businesses can choose between a minimum of 36 months and a maximum of 60 months.
“Falling outside of the National Credit Act, this is an option that really has the customer in mind,” said Marcois van Staden, Head of Isuzu Finance.
“Small businesses seldom have the capital outlay to buy and own assets like trucks, so this allows them to focus on their business instead of worrying about how to purchase a truck.”
The Isuzu truck rental programme allows customers to go through a different credit checking process that focuses on a business’s contracts and revenue streams.
For more information, visit www.isuzu.co.za
