Isuzu Introduces 2016 NPR Diesel
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has introduced the 2016 NPR Diesel, which features a 13,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating and a 33.5-inch frame.
“With a 13,000-pound GVWR, the new NPR Diesel approaches the capacity of a Class 4 truck, but at a Class 3 price,” said Shaun Skinner, executive vice president and general manager of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. “This truck is the latest example of how Isuzu is committed to lowering the cost of truck ownership without sacrificing performance, practicality, long-term reliability or fuel efficiency.”
Among the features of the 2016 NPR Diesel:
• Standard 30-gallon rear-mounted in-rail fuel tank
• Frame width of 33.5 inches that will accept bodies up to 102 inches wide and 91 inches high
• Four wheelbases — 109, 132.5, 150, and 176 inches — that will accept body lengths up to 20 feet
The NPR Diesel is powered by the newest and most modern powerplant in the Isuzu family, the 3.0-liter 4JJ1-TC turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine. The powerplant produces 150 horsepower and 282 pound-feet of torque at 1,600 to 2,800 rpm.
“With its peak torque available at low- and mid-range engine speeds, the 4J engine gives drivers both good off-the-line acceleration and passing power,” Skinner said.
The engine has a B-10 diesel engine life rating of 310,000 miles and is capable of running on B20 biodiesel fuel.
The powerplant is mated to an Aisin A460 six-speed automatic transmission with double overdrive, lock-up torque converter that operates in second through sixth gears and available PTO.
Isuzu says together, the engine and transmission help the new NPR Diesel achieve class-leading fuel economy.
The 2016 NPR Diesel comes with a standard powertrain limited warranty that covers engine and drivetrain against defects in material and workmanship for three years, unlimited mileage. It is also warranted against perforation from corrosion for four years regardless of mileage.
Production of the 2016 NPR Diesel will begin in Japan in November 2015, and the truck will be available at Isuzu’s network of nearly 300 dealers in North America shortly thereafter.
