Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. announced the beginning of production of its 2022 F-Series trucks. The proven Cummins B6.7 diesel engine powers the new F-Series and offers models in both Class 6 and Class 7.
The F-Series trucks are the first product to come to market from the Isuzu Cummins Powertrain Partnership (ICPP) between Isuzu Motors Limited and Cummins Inc. Isuzu assembles these F-Series trucks in Charlotte, Michigan.
“The advanced, more powerful Cummins B6.7 engine will create new opportunities for our dealers,” says Shaun Skinner, president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. “We now offer a complete range of Class 3 through 5 gasoline-powered models and Class 4 through 7 diesel-powered trucks—by far the widest range of low cab forward trucks in the marketplace.”
MODEL LINEUP
Three F-Series models are available: the Class 6 FTR with 25,950-lb GVWR; the Class 6 FVR Derate with 25,950-lb GVWR; and the Class 7 FVR with 33,000-lb GVWR.
F-Series Models:
- Available in eight wheelbases, from 152 to 248 inches, accommodating bodies from 14 to 30 ft in length
- Can be equipped with air suspension
- Offer a 50- or 100-gal fuel tank based on wheelbase
- Come in a Standard Cab configuration with three-across seating
The low cab forward design’s longer cab-to-axle provides F-Series trucks more cargo capacity versus conventional cabs with a comparable wheelbase. As a result, customers get more versatility with their body application choices to accommodate heavier or bulkier cargo loads.
The FTR is also available with optional low-profile tires.
POWERTRAIN HIGHLIGHTS
Isuzu equipped every 2022 Isuzu F-Series model with the most powerful version of the Cummins B6.7 Efficiency Series. This 6.7-L, inline six-cylinder diesel engine produces 260 hp as well as 660 lb-ft of torque.
“The Cummins B6.7 has a legacy that goes back almost 40 years, so we’re excited to see it in the Isuzu F-Series,” says Rob Neitzke, executive director of Cummins on-highway OEM business. “It gives Class 6 and 7 truck buyers in the US and Canadian markets new ways to experience the B6.7 with configurations that didn’t exist before today.”
The Cummins B6.7 is mated to an automatic 6-speed Allison RDS transmission (2550 Series with park pawl for FTR, 2500 Series with no park pawl for FVR). This powertrain is engineered to provide the power drivers demand with the fuel economy as well as reliability that owners enjoy.
THE ISUZU DIFFERENCE
As with all Isuzu trucks, the FTR and FVR offer superb maneuverability, visibility, and comfort. Drivers will appreciate the 50-degree inner wheel cut that gives the Isuzu F-Series class-leading turning diameters. Models of 152-inch wheelbases get a turning diameter of 43.7 ft and models with the 248-inch wheelbase get 65-ft. Isuzu’s low cab forward design, along with new LED headlamps, will give drivers greater visibility than ever.
Further, Isuzu’s chassis, Hexapod cab, and Cummins/Allison powertrain, promise to maintain Isuzu’s reputation for low total cost of ownership.
The 2022 Isuzu F-Series will be available at Isuzu’s more than 300 dealerships beginning in November 2021.
ISUZU CUMMINS POWERTRAIN PARTNERSHIP (ICPP)
Combining Isuzu’s medium-duty truck reputation and Cummins diesel engine expertise in the US and Canada creates a competitive product. The F-Series will meet demand for urban-friendly trucks while giving Isuzu and Cummins the opportunity to expand their customer bases.
“Collaborations like the ICPP provide ways to make more efficient use of physical resources to better serve our customers’ needs,” Skinner says. “We anticipate continued growth in the medium-duty market, so the benefits from the ICPP come at a very opportune time for us, for our dealers, and for our customers.”
Find out more, visit www.isuzucv.com.
