“Let me start by saying that in the brand-name bakkie royal rumble happening in our market, there are no outright losers. If one is strong here, another makes up for it there. The playing field is reasonably level and brand loyalty often takes precedence over measurable differences in price, power and other fiddly features such [...]
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Isuzu KB: Return of the smooth operator?
“No other country idolises the humble one-ton pick-up with such fervour as South Africa. Despite is unmistakably utilitarian roots, the bakkie is much more than a load-carrying beast in the local context: it’s also a small business transporter, family commuter, agricultural workhorse, and leisure machine for holiday travel. In short, it’s a true jack-of-all-trades. Does [...]
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The new Isuzu ads
The latest Isuzu KB ads, just in case you missed them. Having a little fun with the Isuzu KB and showing what it can do.
New 6th Generation Isuzu KB
The all-new 6th Generation Isuzu KB has arrived in Africa to build on Isuzu’s iconic heritage of innovation, toughness, durability, reliability and functionality. With bold new styling, higher levels of comfort and safety together with more powerful engines the new KB offers an exciting package for the serious bakkie owner and operator.
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Isuzu’s four star D-Max
“The all-new Isuzu D-Max has been awarded a four-star safety rating by independent vehicle assessment organisation, Euro NCAP. The results of the recently-introduced, tougher test process mark the new pick-up from Isuzu as one of the safest vehicles in its segment. The Isuzu D-Max received a strong 83% in the ‘adult occupant’ category, scoring maximum [...]
New Isuzu KB Revealed
“There has been much speculation regarding the future of South Africa’s second-most popular bakkie, the Isuzu KB, and with the launch of the D-Max in Thailand, the next-generation KB appears much more aggressive and luxurious than before. The bakkie has been designed in co-operation with General Motors. Early speculation hints at a local production facility [...]
Bakkies 4 Babes
Wanting to prove that their bakkies are undeniably burly but not necessarily “butch”, Isuzu knocked on our door. We had what they were looking for: 18 4×4-craving, adventure loving, independently minded female readers who have been enthusiastically involved in our women’s projects. So we suggested Isuzu take them on a 4×4 training weekend. Come join [...]
Driving impression- Isuzu KB 250 Fleetside
“In 1978, the Isuzu KB became the first Japanese one-tonne bakkie to become offered with a diesel engine. Successive generations have become very popular; in fact, the Isuzu is the only bakkie to consistently challenge the market-dominating Toyota Hilux. The current generation was introduced in 2004, and was facelifted last year. I recently had the [...]
Quick test: Isuzu KB72 4X4 Double-cab (2011)
“To commemorate the successful completion of a gruelling 72-hour endurance challenge in 2010, General Motors SA thought it only suitable that the impressive feat was to be celebrated with a special edition of their formidable and (still) surprisingly popular KB250 LE double-cab, renamed and repackaged for this purpose as the KB72. In case you’re unfamiliar [...]
Isuzu delivers at the 4X4 Challenge in Kirkwood
“The Isuzu Off-Road Academy KB300 Double Cab 4×4 won the 4X4 challenge held at the Lookout in Kirkwood over the weekend. Isuzu entered four standard KB300 4x4s in the production class of the competition where a total of 50 4X4 vehicles participated in different classes. Represented in these classes were Class A modified with diff [...]
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