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Source: September 2011, Work Truck - Cover Story

Isuzu Gases Up N-Series and Launches All New REACH Commercial Van

By Lauren Fletcher

At a Glance

? Isuzu N-Series gas-powered trucks are powered by the Vortec 6.0L small-block V-8 engine that produces 297 hp at 4,300 rpm and generates
372 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm.
? Powering the Reach is Isuzu's biodiesel-fuel compatible 4JJ1-TC 3.0L turbocharged engine, capable of generating 150 hp.

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., (ICTA) reintroduced its gasoline-powered N-Series trucks and launched the all-new Reach Commercial Van. The gas truck is built at the Spartan Motors, Inc., facility in Charlotte, Mich., and the Reach is assembled by Utilimaster in Wakarusa, Ind.
This marks the first time in two years that gasoline-powered N-Series trucks have been offered by Isuzu. Previously, N-Series gasoline trucks had been assembled by General Motors at its plant in Janesville, Wis. However, that facility ceased operations in 2009.
Gassing Up N-Series Trucks
The new 2012 N-Gas models - which complement the diesel-powered Isuzu N-Series trucks already available - are powered by the Vortec 6.0L small-block V-8 engine that produces 297 hp at 4,300 rpm and generates 372 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm. The powerplant is mated to a new 6-speed automatic transmission with double overdrive and lock-up torque converter for enhanced fuel economy and performance. Previous N-Series gasoline models offered only a 4-speed automatic.

A full range of gasoline-powered models is available:

? NPR (12,000-lb. GVWR) Single Cab in wheelbases of 109, 132.5, 150, and 176 inches.
? Crew Cab in wheelbases of 150 and 176 inches.
? NPR-HD (14,500-lb. GVWR) Single Cab in wheelbases on 109, 132.5, 150, and 176 inches.
? Crew Cab in wheelbases of 150 and 176 inches.

"With the introduction of these new models, our dealers once again offer the broadest range of low cab-forward solutions in the industry," said Shaun Skinner, executive vice president and general manager of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. "We are especially pleased that Spartan - one of the industry's most respected manufacturers of high-quality specialty chassis and vehicles - is assembling our N-Series gas trucks. Its expertise and quality workmanship will be an enormous benefit to us, to our dealers, and to the end users of our vehicles."

The gasoline-powered trucks are now available at Isuzu dealerships nationwide.

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