The Garland MotorSports Isuzu Ute D-Max was the top-placed diesel ute in the 2009 Dakar RallyIsuzu History
At Keema Isuzu Ute we are proud to be able to claim a heritage to Japan's longest- established automaker, Isuzu Motors Japan. A company with a history dating back as far as 1893, Isuzu Motors Japan has been singly focused on developing diesel engine and automotive innovations that continually strive for and deliver world leading technology and leadership.
The Isuzu UTE heritage timeline:
1893:
Our original parent company Automobile Industries is formed in Japan.1922:
The first locally built Japanese vehicle was produced, the Wolseley A9.1934:
Automobile Industries develops a Diesel Engine Research Division.1936:
The first diesel engine is built by Automobile Industries.1949:
Tokyo Automobile Industries is renamed as Isuzu Motors Japan.1950:
Isuzu Motors Japan produced Japan's first V8 diesel engine, the DA-80.1959:
Isuzu Motors Japan launches the DA-640 truck, rebuilding Japan post WW-2.1961:
Isuzu Motors Japan develops its first passenger car diesel engine, the DL-120.1973:
Isuzu Motors Japan responds to global oil crisis with first high-output engine, the PA.1981:
Isuzu Motors Japan builds its first turbo-charged diesel engines; 8-PB1-T and
6-RA1-T.2002:
Isuzu D-MAX turbo-diesel UTE launches in Thailand.2008:
Isuzu UTE Australia launches D-MAX with 11 models and 38 national dealers.2009:
Isuzu D-MAX named 4WD Action Magazine’s "4WD Ute of the Year".2010:
Isuzu UTE Australia has strong growth with record sales and 62 national dealers, plus 9 approved satellite outlets.
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