Isuzu Introduces MU-7 SUV and D-Max Cab in India, bookings open

Japanese SUV and light commercial vehicle manufacturer, Isuzu which has been reportedly working on to set up a manufacturing plant and dealerships in Major Cities of India has now introduced the MU-7 SUV and D-Max pickup truck (single and double cab version) in the country. While the Toyota Fortuner and Pajero Sport competitor, Isuzu MU-7 SUV ispriced at Rs 24.16 lakh (ex-showroom, Hyderabad), the single and double cab versions of D-Max pick up would cost Rs 6.87 lakh and Rs 8.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Hyderabad) respectively. However Isuzu’s Delhi and Hyderabad dealerships are under set-up, bookings for both the vehicles have already started.

Initially the vehicles will be brought to India via CBU from Thailand, but the company is in the process to set up its facility at Chittor District, Andhra Pradesh. The company has also informed to recruit around 2,000 people in India with an objective to produce one lakh units every year. India which is considered to be a growing market for the SUVs, will surely provide the much needed space to the company in India, the Isuzu top official believes. Answering to a question about whether the company is a late entrant in the competitive Indian automotive market, Shigeru Wakabayashi, deputy MD, Isuzu said that the Indian car market is in the phase where the Chinese car market was 10 years back. In fact he believes that the Indian market has the potential to grow much faster than that of China and become the second largest market.

The newly introduced MU-7 is a global product, which is even longer and spacious than that of the Toyota Fortuner. The Isuzu MU-7 derives its power from a variable-geometry turbocharged 3.0-litre common-rail diesel engine, which produces the maximum power output of 160bhp along with the peak torque of 360Nm mated to a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic transmission.

When it comes to features, the MU-7 has a lot to offer to its buyers, it has leather seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, an audio system with a subwoofer and 10-speakers and various others.  Stay tuned to CarDekho for all the latest updates on all the upcoming cars. Cheers!