Isuzu Motors has reached the coveted 1 lakh production milestone in India. Isuzu India rolled out the 1,00,000th unit from its Sri City Plant in Andhra Pradesh. The 1,00,000th Isuzu car to be rolled out of the production facility was the D-Max V-Cross pickup truck. The automaker hosted an event to mark the occasion, inviting Dr. N. Yuvaraj, Secretary to Government, Industries Commerce & Food Processing Department, Andhra Pradesh, as the chief guest. The guests of honour were Dr. Ravindra Sannareddy, Founder & MD, Sri City along with Makoto Sado, Chairman, Sri City Japanese Company Group.
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Isuzu India: The journey so far
Isuzu India began operations in the country back in 2016 by establishing its manufacturing plant in Sri City. In 2020, the company commenced Phase 2 operations, adding a state-of-the-art Press Shop facility and an engine assembly plant. Since then, the facility has pressed more than 14 lakh parts.
Isuzu India has doubled its vehicle and engine production in the last 2 years due to the growing demand domestically and globally. The increased production aligns with the automaker’s adoption of the ‘Make in India’ strategy. This has not only strengthened Isuzu’s operations in India but also led to an increase in its global footprint.
Sharing his thoughts, Mr Rajesh Mittal, President & Managing Director, Isuzu Motor India, said, “At Isuzu Motors India, we take immense pride in our journey here in India. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones in both production and exports. One key highlight is that, around 22% of our production line workforce comprises talented women. This showcases our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. Additionally, 100% of our production workforce are diploma engineers and they make world-class vehicles adhering to the same global standards of Isuzu’s manufacturing and operational excellence. This has enabled us to become the leading exporter of commercial vehicles from India. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to provide products and services of the highest level of quality in India and in the overseas market.”
Commenting on the occasion, Mr Toru Kishimoto, Deputy Managing Director of Isuzu Motors India, said “Achieving this milestone is a testament to the trust our customers place in delivering vehicles of reliable and versatile products of the highest quality that are made for India. This is a proud moment for us and it reflects our unwavering commitment to India, a market of immense potential and strategic importance to Isuzu. We remain focused on delivering value-driven, reliable, and innovative mobility solutions to the delight of our customers.”
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Conclusion
Isuzu India’s current portfolio consists of 7 products – mu-X, V-Cross, Hi-Lander, S-CAB, S-CAB Z, D-Max, and D-Max Ambulance. The mu-X is the only SUV that the automaker offers in India. It rivals the likes of Citroen C5 Aircross, Toyota Fortuner, Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Hilux, and MG Gloster.
