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Early history
The Isuzu company can trace its roots back to 1878 with Tokyo Gas and Electric Industrial Co. However it is only in 1916 when Tokyo Ishikawajima Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., Ltd. formed a partnership to build automobiles in Japan. A technical cooperation came in 1918 with Wolseley Motors Limited and from 1922 the formed company started producing the Wolseley A9. 550 were built by 1927. In 1933, Ishikawajima Automotive Works merged with DAT Automobile Manufacturing Inc. (a predecessor of Nissan) and changed its name to Automobile Industries Co., Ltd. First maketed as "Chiyoda" and "Sumiya", the cars produced then were given the name Isuzu in 1934. In 1937 Automobile Industries was reorganized and formed into a new company, Tokyo Automobile Industries Co., Ltd. but we'll have to wait until 1949 for the company to officially use the Isuzu name. Hino Heavy industries split off from the corporation in 1942. But in 1945, production of trucks resumed with the permission of the occupation authorities.
- (Isuzu-built) Wolseley A9 (1922-1924)
- (Isuzu-built) Wolseley CP (1924-1927) (Truck)
- Sumida L-Type (1928-1933) (Truck)
- Sumida Model J (1933-?)
- Sumida Model K 6x4 (1933-?)
- Isuzu TX / TU / TH (1933~1945) (Truck)
- Isuzu BX (1933~1945) (Buses)
- Isuzu PA10 (1943) (Car)
Post WWII
In 1953, an agreement with the Rootes group of UK made the local production of the Hillman Minx possible, which extended to 1962. Isuzu's first wholly in-house engineered car appeared in 1961 as the Bellell, which was a bit larger than the Hillman Minx.
A smaller model, the Bellet, was released in 1963.
However, looking to fulfull demand for smaller and affordable cars in Japan, and under the pressure from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MITI) to reduce the number of automobiles manufacturers in Japan, Isuzu started talks with other Japanese auto manufacturers to establish a merger or a joint-venture. After Subaru, Mitsubishi and Nissan, Isuzu turned to General Motors of USA for a durable capital agreement in 1971…
Classic Isuzu cars still hold a solid enthusiast base today, especially with the most popular models which have been the Belett, the 117, the Gemini and the Piazza in Japan, as well as the I-Mark, Impulse and Stylus in North America, including the derivative models distributed by GM until 1993 : the Geo Storm and the Asüna Sunfire.
Here's a selection of Isuzu brand logos over the years :
Cars
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To see the complete list of "Alpha 3" country codes used in these pages to specify the market in which the model was sold, please visit the following website :
https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/country_code_list.htm
(We added (EUR) for Europe, (NAM) for North America, (SAM) for South America and (GCC) for Gulf Cooperation Council)
- Alterra (PHL)(2004-2013)
- Isuzu MU-7 (THA)
- Foday Explorer (CHN)
- Great Wall Pegasus (CHN)
- *See also :
- Isuzu DVO (IRN)
- Isuzu D-Max / LB / KB (2002-2012)
- Holden Rodeo (AUS)(2003-2008)
- Holden Colorado (2008-2012)
- Chevrolet D-Max (SAM)(2002-2008)
- Zamyad Padra (IRN)
- Chevrolet LUV D-Max
- Chevrolet T-Series (EGY)
- Foday Lion (CHN)
- Great Wall SoCool (CHN)
- *and also :
- Chevrolet Colorado (THA)
- Amigo (USA)(1990-1994)
- Isuzu MU (1989-1998)
- Honda Jazz (JPN)(1993-1996)
- Opel Frontera Sport
- Vauxhall Frontera Sport
- Holden Frontera Sport (UT/M7)
- *See also :
- Isuzu MU Wizard (1990-1998)
- Isuzu Rodeo
- Honda Passport (USA)(1993-1997)
- Opel Frontera
- Vauxhall Frontera
- Holden Frontera
- Isuzu Cameo (THA)(1993-1996)
- Isuzu Vega (THA)(1999-2004)
- Chevrolet Frontera (EGY) / Chevrolet Rodeo (SAM)
- Amigo / Rodeo Sport (USA)(1998-2003)
- Isuzu MU (1998-2004)
- Opel Frontera Sport (1998-2004)
- Vauxhall Frontera Sport (1998-2004)
- Holden Frontera Sport (1999-2004)
- *See also :
- Isuzu Wizard (1998-2004)
- Isuzu Rodeo (1998-2004)
- Honda Passport (USA)(1998-2002)
- Opel Frontera (1998-2004)
- Vauxhall Frontera (1998-2004)
- Holden Frontera (1999-2004)
- Chevrolet Frontera
- Cameo (THA)(1993-1996)
- Isuzu Rodeo
- Isuzu MU Wizard (1990-1998)
- Honda Passport(USA)(1993-1997)
- Opel Frontera
- Vauxhall Frontera
- Holden Frontera
- Isuzu Vega (THA)(1999-2004)
- Chevrolet Frontera (EGY)
- Chevrolet Rodeo (SAM)
- *See also :
- Isuzu MU (1989-1998)
- Isuzu Amigo (USA)(1990-1994)
- Honda Jazz (JPN)(1993-1996)
- Opel Frontera Sport
- Vauxhall Frontera Sport
- Holden Frontera Sport (UT/M7)
- D-Max / LB / KB (2002-2012)
- Isuzu DVO (IRN)
- Holden Rodeo (AUS)(2003-2008)
- Holden Colorado (2008-2012)
- Chevrolet D-Max (SAM)(2002-2008)
- Zamyad Padra (IRN)
- Chevrolet LUV D-Max
- Chevrolet T-Series (EGY)
- Foday Lion (CHN)
- Great Wall SoCool (CHN)
- *See also :
- Isuzu MU-7 (THA)
- Isuzu Alterra (PHL)(2004-2013)
- Foday Explorer (CHN)
- Great Wall Pegasus (CHN)
- *and also :
- Chevrolet Colorado (THA)
- Dragon Eyes / Dragon Power (THA)(1996-2002)
- Isuzu Faster-Z (THA)
- Isuzu TF
- Isuzu Faster (JPN)(1988-1994)
- Isuzu Rodeo (4x4 pickup)(JPN+)(1988-?)
- Isuzu Pickup (NAM)(1988-1996)
- Isuzu Fuego (PHL)
- Isuzu KB (ZAF)(1988-)
- Isuzu Invader (MYS)
- Isuzu Ippon (ISR)
- Chevrolet LUV
- Chevrolet T-series (EGY)
- Holden Rodeo (1988-2002)
- Honda Tourmaster (THA)
- Opel (Isuzu) Campo (EUR)
- Bedford / Vauxhall Brava (GBR)
- Foton Aoling T-series (CHN)
- Brilliance Jinbei Jindian SY10 (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Baodian (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Hunter (PHL)
- Zamyad Shooka (IRN)
- JMC Boarding
- *See also :
- Landwind X6 (CHN)
- Landwind X9 (CHN)
- JMC Jiangling Baowei (CHN)
- DVO (IRN)
- Isuzu D-Max / LB / KB (2002-2012)
- Holden Rodeo (AUS)(2003-2008)
- Holden Colorado (2008-2012)
- Chevrolet D-Max (SAM)(2002-2008)
- Zamyad Padra (IRN)
- Chevrolet LUV D-Max
- Chevrolet T-Series (EGY)
- Foday Lion (CHN)
- Great Wall SoCool (CHN)
- *See also :
- Isuzu MU-7 (THA)
- Isuzu Alterra (PHL)(2004-2013)
- Foday Explorer (CHN)
- Great Wall Pegasus (CHN)
- *and also :
- Chevrolet Colorado (THA)
- Fargo Filly *See : Filly
- Faster (JPN)(1988-1994)
- Isuzu Rodeo (4x4 pickup)(JPN+)(1988-?)
- Isuzu Pickup (NAM)(1988-1996)
- Isuzu TF
- Isuzu Faster-Z (THA)
- Isuzu Dragon Eyes / Dragon Power (THA)(1996-2002)
- Isuzu Fuego (PHL)
- Isuzu KB (ZAF)(1988-)
- Isuzu Invader (MYS)
- Isuzu Ippon (ISR)
- Chevrolet LUV
- Chevrolet T-series (EGY)
- Holden Rodeo (1988-2002)
- Honda Tourmaster (THA)
- Opel (Isuzu) Campo (EUR)
- Bedford / Vauxhall Brava (GBR)
- Foton Aoling T-series (CHN)
- Brilliance Jinbei Jindian SY10 (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Baodian (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Hunter (PHL)
- Zamyad Shooka (IRN)
- JMC Boarding
- *See also :
- Landwind X6 (CHN)
- Landwind X9 (CHN)
- JMC Jiangling Baowei (CHN)
- Faster-Z (THA)
- Isuzu TF
- Isuzu Faster (JPN)(1988-1994)
- Isuzu Rodeo (4x4 pickup)(JPN+)(1988-?)
- Isuzu Pickup (NAM)(1988-1996)
- Isuzu Dragon Eyes / Dragon Power (THA)(1996-2002)
- Isuzu Fuego (PHL)
- Isuzu KB (ZAF)(1988-)
- Isuzu Invader (MYS)
- Isuzu Ippon (ISR)
- Chevrolet LUV
- Chevrolet T-series (EGY)
- Holden Rodeo (1988-2002)
- Honda Tourmaster (THA)
- Opel (Isuzu) Campo (EUR)
- Bedford / Vauxhall Brava (GBR)
- Foton Aoling T-series (CHN)
- Brilliance Jinbei Jindian SY10 (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Baodian (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Hunter (PHL)
- Zamyad Shooka (IRN)
- JMC Boarding
- *See also :
- Landwind X6 (CHN)
- Landwind X9 (CHN)
- JMC Jiangling Baowei (CHN)
- Fuego (PHL)
- Isuzu Dragon Eyes / Dragon Power (THA)(1996-2002)
- Isuzu Faster-Z (THA)
- Isuzu TF
- Isuzu Faster (JPN)(1988-1994)
- Isuzu Rodeo (4x4 pickup)(JPN+)(1988-?)
- Isuzu Pickup (NAM)(1988-1996)
- Isuzu KB (ZAF)(1988-)
- Isuzu Invader (MYS)
- Isuzu Ippon (ISR)
- Chevrolet LUV
- Chevrolet T-series (EGY)
- Holden Rodeo (1988-2002)
- Honda Tourmaster (THA)
- Opel (Isuzu) Campo (EUR)
- Bedford / Vauxhall Brava (GBR)
- Foton Aoling T-series (CHN)
- Brilliance Jinbei Jindian SY10 (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Baodian (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Hunter (PHL)
- Zamyad Shooka (IRN)
- JMC Boarding
- *See also :
- Landwind X6 (CHN)
- Landwind X9 (CHN)
- JMC Jiangling Baowei (CHN)
- Geminett (JPN)(1986-1988)
- Suzuki Cultus / Extra (FIN) / SA310 / SA413 (1983-1988)
- Suzuki Forsa (CAN/USA)(1985-1988),(IDN)(1985-1990)
- Suzuki Khyber (PAK)(1989-2000)
- Holden Barina (AUS/NZL)(1985-1988) / Suzuki Swift (NZL)(1985-1994) & (AUS)(1985-1988)
- Pontiac Firefly (CAN)(1985-1989)
- Chevrolet Sprint (USA)(1984-1988) & (CAN)(1985-1991),(COL)(1986-2004)
- Hillman Minx *See : Minx (many years)
- Ippon (ISR)
- Isuzu Invader (MYS)
- Isuzu KB (ZAF)(1988-)
- Isuzu Fuego (PHL)
- Isuzu Dragon Eyes / Dragon Power (THA)(1996-2002)
- Isuzu Faster-Z (THA)
- Isuzu TF
- Isuzu Faster (JPN)(1988-1994)
- Isuzu Rodeo (4x4 pickup)(JPN+)(1988-?)
- Isuzu Pickup (NAM)(1988-1996)
- Chevrolet LUV
- Chevrolet T-series (EGY)
- Holden Rodeo (1988-2002)
- Honda Tourmaster (THA)
- Opel (Isuzu) Campo (EUR)
- Bedford / Vauxhall Brava (GBR)
- Foton Aoling T-series (CHN)
- Brilliance Jinbei Jindian SY10 (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Baodian (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Hunter (PHL)
- Zamyad Shooka (IRN)
- JMC Boarding
- *See also :
- Landwind X6 (CHN)
- Landwind X9 (CHN)
- JMC Jiangling Baowei (CHN)
- Invader (MYS)
- Isuzu KB (ZAF)(1988-)
- Isuzu Fuego (PHL)
- Isuzu Dragon Eyes / Dragon Power (THA)(1996-2002)
- Isuzu Faster-Z (THA)
- Isuzu TF
- Isuzu Faster (JPN)(1988-1994)
- Isuzu Rodeo (4x4 pickup)(JPN+)(1988-?)
- Isuzu Pickup (NAM)(1988-1996)
- Isuzu Ippon (ISR)
- Chevrolet LUV
- Chevrolet T-series (EGY)
- Holden Rodeo (1988-2002)
- Honda Tourmaster (THA)
- Opel (Isuzu) Campo (EUR)
- Bedford / Vauxhall Brava (GBR)
- Foton Aoling T-series (CHN)
- Brilliance Jinbei Jindian SY10 (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Baodian (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Hunter (PHL)
- Zamyad Shooka (IRN)
- JMC Boarding
- *See also :
- Landwind X6 (CHN)
- Landwind X9 (CHN)
- JMC Jiangling Baowei (CHN)
- KB (ZAF)(1988-)
- Isuzu Fuego (PHL)
- Isuzu Dragon Eyes / Dragon Power (THA)(1996-2002)
- Isuzu Faster-Z (THA)
- Isuzu TF
- Isuzu Faster (JPN)(1988-1994)
- Isuzu Rodeo (4x4 pickup)(JPN+)(1988-?)
- Isuzu Pickup (NAM)(1988-1996)
- Isuzu Invader (MYS)
- Isuzu Ippon (ISR)
- Chevrolet LUV
- Chevrolet T-series (EGY)
- Holden Rodeo (1988-2002)
- Honda Tourmaster (THA)
- Opel (Isuzu) Campo (EUR)
- Bedford / Vauxhall Brava (GBR)
- Foton Aoling T-series (CHN)
- Brilliance Jinbei Jindian SY10 (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Baodian (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Hunter (PHL)
- Zamyad Shooka (IRN)
- JMC Boarding
- *See also :
- Landwind X6 (CHN)
- Landwind X9 (CHN)
- JMC Jiangling Baowei (CHN)
- MU (1989-1998)
- Isuzu Amigo (USA)(1990-1994)
- Honda Jazz (JPN)(1993-1996)
- Opel Frontera Sport
- Vauxhall Frontera Sport
- Holden Frontera Sport (UT/M7)
- *See also :
- Isuzu MU Wizard (1990-1998)
- Isuzu Rodeo
- Honda Passport (USA)(1993-1997)
- Opel Frontera
- Vauxhall Frontera
- Holden Frontera
- Isuzu Cameo (THA)(1993-1996)
- Isuzu Vega (THA)(1999-2004)
- Chevrolet Frontera (EGY)
- Chevrolet Rodeo (SAM)
- MU (1998-2004)
- Isuzu Amigo / Rodeo Sport (USA)(1998-2003)
- Opel Frontera Sport (1998-2004)
- Vauxhall Frontera Sport (1998-2004)
- Holden Frontera Sport (1999-2004)
- *See also :
- Isuzu Wizard (1998-2004)
- Isuzu Rodeo (1998-2004)
- Honda Passport (USA)(1998-2002)
- Opel Frontera (1998-2004)
- Vauxhall Frontera (1998-2004)
- Holden Frontera (1999-2004)
- Chevrolet Frontera
- MU-7 (THA)
- Isuzu Alterra (PHL)(2004-2013)
- Foday Explorer (CHN)
- Great Wall Pegasus (CHN)
- *See also :
- Isuzu DVO (IRN)
- Isuzu D-Max / LB / KB (2002-2012)
- Holden Rodeo (AUS)(2003-2008)
- Holden Colorado (2008-2012)
- Chevrolet D-Max (SAM)(2002-2008)
- Zamyad Padra (IRN)
- Chevrolet LUV D-Max
- Chevrolet T-Series (EGY)
- Foday Lion (CHN)
- Great Wall SoCool (CHN)
- *and also :
- Chevrolet Colorado (THA)
- MU Wizard (1990-1998)
- Isuzu Rodeo
- Honda Passport (USA)(1993-1997)
- Opel Frontera
- Vauxhall Frontera
- Holden Frontera
- Isuzu Cameo (THA)(1993-1996)
- Isuzu Vega (THA)(1999-2004)
- Chevrolet Frontera (EGY)
- Chevrolet Rodeo (SAM)
- *See also :
- Isuzu MU (1989-1998)
- Isuzu Amigo (USA)(1990-1994)
- Honda Jazz (JPN)(1993-1996)
- Opel Frontera Sport
- Vauxhall Frontera Sport
- Holden Frontera Sport (UT/M7)
- Pickup (NAM)(1988-1996)
- Isuzu Rodeo (4x4 pickup)(JPN+)(1988-?)
- Isuzu Faster (JPN)(1988-1994)
- Isuzu TF
- Isuzu Faster-Z (THA)
- Isuzu Dragon Eyes / Dragon Power (THA)(1996-2002)
- Isuzu Fuego (PHL)
- Isuzu KB (ZAF)(1988-)
- Isuzu Invader (MYS)
- Isuzu Ippon (ISR)
- Chevrolet LUV
- Chevrolet T-series (EGY)
- Holden Rodeo (1988-2002)
- Honda Tourmaster (THA)
- Opel (Isuzu) Campo (EUR)
- Bedford / Vauxhall Brava (GBR)
- Foton Aoling T-series (CHN)
- Brilliance Jinbei Jindian SY10 (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Baodian (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Hunter (PHL)
- Zamyad Shooka (IRN)
- JMC Boarding
- *See also :
- Landwind X6 (CHN)
- Landwind X9 (CHN)
- JMC Jiangling Baowei (CHN)
- Rodeo (1990-1998)
- Isuzu MU Wizard (1990-1998)
- Honda Passport (USA)(1993-1997)
- Opel Frontera
- Vauxhall Frontera
- Holden Frontera
- Isuzu Cameo (THA)(1993-1996)
- Isuzu Vega (THA)(1999-2004)
- Chevrolet Frontera (EGY)
- Chevrolet Rodeo (SAM)
- *See also :
- Isuzu MU (1989-1998)
- Isuzu Amigo (USA)(1990-1994)
- Honda Jazz (JPN)(1993-1996)
- Opel Frontera Sport
- Vauxhall Frontera Sport
- Holden Frontera Sport (UT/M7)
- Rodeo //4x4 pickup//(JPN+)(1988-?)
- Isuzu Pickup (NAM)(1988-1996)
- Isuzu Faster (JPN)(1988-1994)
- Isuzu TF
- Isuzu Faster-Z (THA)
- Isuzu Dragon Eyes / Dragon Power (THA)(1996-2002)
- Isuzu Fuego (PHL)
- Isuzu KB (ZAF)(1988-)
- Isuzu Invader (MYS)
- Isuzu Ippon (ISR)
- Chevrolet LUV
- Chevrolet T-series (EGY)
- Holden Rodeo (1988-2002)
- Honda Tourmaster (THA)
- Opel (Isuzu) Campo (EUR)
- Bedford / Vauxhall Brava (GBR)
- Foton Aoling T-series (CHN)
- Brilliance Jinbei Jindian SY10 (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Baodian (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Hunter (PHL)
- Zamyad Shooka (IRN)
- JMC Boarding
- *See also :
- Landwind X6 (CHN)
- Landwind X9 (CHN)
- JMC Jiangling Baowei (CHN)
- Rodeo (1998-2004)
- Isuzu Wizard (1998-2004)
- Honda Passport (USA)(1998-2002)
- Opel Frontera (1998-2004)
- Vauxhall Frontera (1998-2004)
- Holden Frontera (1999-2004)
- Chevrolet Frontera
- *See also :
- Isuzu MU (1998-2004)
- Isuzu Amigo / Rodeo Sport (USA)(1998-2003)
- Opel Frontera Sport (1998-2004)
- Vauxhall Frontera Sport (1998-2004)
- Holden Frontera Sport (1999-2004)
- TF
- Isuzu Faster (JPN)(1988-1994)
- Isuzu Rodeo (4x4 pickup)(JPN+)(1988-?)
- Isuzu Pickup (NAM)(1988-1996)
- Isuzu Faster-Z (THA)
- Isuzu Dragon Eyes / Dragon Power (THA)(1996-2002)
- Isuzu Fuego (PHL)
- Isuzu KB (ZAF)(1988-)
- Isuzu Invader (MYS)
- Isuzu Ippon (ISR)
- Chevrolet LUV
- Chevrolet T-series (EGY)
- Holden Rodeo (1988-2002)
- Honda Tourmaster (THA)
- Opel (Isuzu) Campo (EUR)
- Bedford / Vauxhall Brava (GBR)
- Foton Aoling T-series (CHN)
- Brilliance Jinbei Jindian SY10 (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Baodian (CHN)
- JMC JiangLing Hunter (PHL)
- Zamyad Shooka (IRN)
- JMC Boarding
- *See also :
- Landwind X6 (CHN)
- Landwind X9 (CHN)
- JMC Jiangling Baowei (CHN)
- Tiejingang (CHN) *See : Vehicross (1997-2001)
- Vega (THA)(1999-2004)
- Isuzu Cameo (THA)(1993-1996)
- Isuzu Rodeo (1990-1998)
- Isuzu MU Wizard (1990-1998)
- Honda Passport (USA)(1993-1997)
- Opel Frontera
- Vauxhall Frontera
- Holden Frontera
- Chevrolet Frontera (EGY)
- Chevrolet Rodeo (SAM)
- *See also :
- Isuzu MU (1989-1998)
- Isuzu Amigo (USA)(1990-1994)
- Honda Jazz (JPN)(1993-1996)
- Opel Frontera Sport
- Vauxhall Frontera Sport
- Holden Frontera Sport (UT/M7)
- Vehicross (JPN/USA)(1997-2001)
- Isuzu Tiejingang (CHN)
- Wizard (1998-2004)
- Isuzu Rodeo (1998-2004)
- Honda Passport (USA)(1998-2002)
- Opel Frontera (1998-2004)
- Vauxhall Frontera (1998-2004)
- Holden Frontera (1999-2004)
- Chevrolet Frontera
- *See also :
- Isuzu MU (1998-2004)
- Isuzu Amigo / Rodeo Sport (USA)(1998-2003)
- Opel Frontera Sport (1998-2004)
- Vauxhall Frontera Sport (1998-2004)
- Holden Frontera Sport (1999-2004)
Concept cars
- 4200R (1989)
- Aisance (1995)
- Bellett MX1600 (1970)
- COA (1983)
- COA II (1985)
- COA III (1987)
- Como F1 (1991)
- Costa (1989)
- Deseo (1995)
- GBX (2001)
- KAI (1999)
- MultiCROSS (1989)
- Nagisa (1991)
- Terraza (1991)
- VehiCROSS (1993)
- VX-02 (1999)
- VX-2 (1997)
- VX-4 (2000)
- XU-1 (1993)
- Zaccar (1997)
- Zen (2001)
- ZXC (1999)