Isuzu Reach
Overview
ManufacturerIsuzu
Production2011-present
AssemblyBristol, Indiana, USA
Body and chassis
ClassMedium duty truck
Body styleWalk-through van
Powertrain
Engine2999 cc 4JJ1-TC turbodiesel I4
Transmission6-speed Aisin automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase151 in (3,835 mm)

The Isuzu Reach is a walk-through van built atop an Isuzu NPR chassis, with a body developed by Utilimaster. It was first presented in March 2011 at the National Truck Equipment Association's "Work Truck Show".[1] The van is only sold in North America, where it is also assembled.

Design

Isuzu Reach rear

The Reach uses the Isuzu NPR's ladder chassis and also the three-litre 4JJ1-TC diesel engine used in the NPR Eco-Max.[2] The body is a full walk-through design developed by Utilimaster, and offers the buyer the choice of swing-out rear doors or a roll-up unit. Both UPS and FedEx use the Reach for city delivery work. Two lengths are available on a single wheelbase, offering cargo volumes of either 540 or 630 cu ft (15.3 or 17.8 m3).[2]

Aftermarket power-train company XL Hybrids announced a hybrid-electric version of the Reach in March 2015 for the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, using their XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Indiana Facility to Produce Isuzu Commercial Vehicles". Inside Indiana Business. March 9, 2011. Archived from the original on February 22, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Launch of the All-New Reach Commercial Van Begins with Dedication of Utilimaster Plant". Utilimaster Corporation. October 25, 2011. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  3. ^ "Reach Step Van Gets Diesel-Hybrid Powertrain Option". Work Truck Online. March 2, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2015.

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