Who We Are
Since Isuzu first arrived in Australia half a century ago, generations of businesses have depended on our products to keep their operations moving. As those businesses have grown, we’ve grown with them, expanding from Australia’s leading truck brand into a complete offering of genuine parts, servicing and power solutions.
Reputations are riding on us
For more than half a century, Isuzu has supported Australian businesses – carrying every kind of payload imaginable. But the most important load we carry is the reputation of our customers. When a business invests in an Isuzu product, they’re trusting it to deliver every day. If they can’t, they risk losing the hard-earned credibility their success depends on.
Care is part of our DNA. Across Isuzu, every role contributes to protecting those reputations. If we slip, they slip. That’s why we stand by a simple promise: Reliability is everything. Every decision, every action – big or small – is an opportunity to bring that reliability to life. And you can count on it.
Reliability is everything.
One in every four new trucks sold in Australia is an Isuzu, a reflection of the reliability our customers depend on. That same commitment extends across our power solutions, genuine parts and nationwide servicing. Backed by decades of engineering expertise, we deliver the products and support that keep Australian businesses moving.
Isuzu Australia
Trucks, parts, power – and care you can count on.
Behind every truck is a network of people, parts and power solutions. All backed by customer care that puts your business first.
Australias largest dealership network
We have the largest truck dealer network in the country, with over 70 dealers, branches and authorised repair services across metropolitan and regional Australia.
Customer care where you need it
With over 2,000 staff across the Isuzu Australia head office and dealer network, including our dedicated in-house Customer Care Centre, you’ll have no trouble reaching us wherever you are.
Isuzu Genuine and Approved Parts
Isuzu Trucks come fitted standard with two distinct parts categories: Genuine and Approved. Both are tailored for Isuzu trucks and Australia’s unique conditions.
Isuzu Power Solutions
With a range of generator sets, power units and industrial engines to suit almost any application, Isuzu Power Solutions offers proven Isuzu reliability, backed by the support of our extensive dealer and servicing network.
Benefits
Why Isuzu?
When your business depends on reliable equipment, you need a partner with a proven reputation, wide range of products and industry-leading support and expertise. Here's why Australian operators choose Isuzu.
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A trusted leader.
With class-leading trucks, proven power solutions, and a nationwide servicing and parts network, Isuzu Australia is recognised for delivering reliable products and support to businesses across the country.
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The right tools for every job.
From light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks to industrial engines and power units, Isuzu delivers reliable equipment built to handle the demands of businesses across almost every industry.
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Global expertise, headquartered locally.
Backed by Isuzu’s world-class engineering and supported by our Australian Head Office, Parts Distribution Centre and national dealer network, we provide dependable servicing, parts and customer care wherever you operate.
Meet the Executive & Leadership Team
Meet the executive and leadership team whose experience, vision and commitment to reliability keep Isuzu Australia moving.
Our History
Over 100 years of Isuzu
From humble beginnings to the world’s largest commercial diesel engine manufacturer, we’re proud to share the longest history of any Japanese vehicle producer.
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Company founding
The origins of Isuzu Motors Limited can be traced back to the 1916 merging of a Tokyo ship-building company and a gas and electric company. Their vision was simple: build quality vehicles.
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Our name
Isuzu translates to "fifty bells”. The name is derived from the Isuzu River that flows near the Ise Grand Shrine, one of Japan's most sacred and revered places.
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Australian shores
Isuzu trucks were introduced to Australia by General Motors Holden in 1972 and were marketed as ‘Bedford by Isuzu’.
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Early models
Availability was initially limited to light- and medium-duty trucks. Larger truck chassis were also sold, albeit in small quantities.
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Rebrand
By 1979, the ‘Bedford’ branding was replaced as the Isuzu name had become synonymous with performance and reliability in Australia. Three years later, the “Reliability is Everything” tagline debuted.
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Iconic additions
The N Series range rolled off the assembly line in 1984, quickly becoming a local road transport staple. Two years later, the medium-duty F Series lineup launched.
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I-GM is formed
Isuzu General Motors Limited (I-GM) was formed in 1989—a joint venture between Isuzu Motors Limited and General Motors. The year also marked Isuzu’s first year at the top of Australia’s truck sales chart, commencing more than 30 years of market leadership.
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Redesign
The mid-1990s saw the all-new F Series developed and launched locally, complete with its distinctive Aero-cube cabin design.
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Meet the GIGA
Isuzu’s first heavy-duty model, the GIGA 425 EXY, hit Australian roads in 2000. With the CXY and CXZ models released the following year, Isuzu strengthened its reputation for producing quality trucks across all weight classes.
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Ready-to-Work
In 2003, Isuzu released Australia’s first pre-bodied truck with the Tradepack, marking the start of the popular Ready-to-Work Range.
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IAL is born
In 2005, General Motors’ 40% stake was bought out and Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL)—a wholly Australian-owned subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited—was born.
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Environmental commitments
IAL committed to reducing the company’s environmental impact in 2006 with the release of the Euro IV-compliant N Series and F Series models, followed by the release of low-emission CNG-powered trucks in 2010.
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Trucking innovations
The 2010s saw several innovations brought to the market. Isuzu delivered the Allison 4430 automatic transmission to FY models in 2012, became the first brand to introduce Telematics in 2013 and launched the IESC-equipped N Series in 2015.
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A lasting legacy
In 2018, Isuzu became the first manufacturer in Australia to deliver 10,000 trucks in a calendar year, cementing 30 years of consecutive truck market leadership.
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Next generation in safety
In 2021, Isuzu launched the next generation of safety across its N Series light-duty truck range, including forward collision warning, active emergency braking, lane departure warning and host of other safety features.
