About Us History
Our vision to create bakkies & trucks that serve the people who drive them has been at the core of what we have done ever since. Follow the 80-year long journey of Real below.
2022 OUR BOLDEST BAKKIE YET
The all-new ISUZU D-MAX range offers 24 new models built to conquer whatever the wilderness or urban jungle throws your way. Each ISUZU D-MAX bakkie is forged from decades’ experience manufacturing locally-engineered bakkies that deliver durability, reliability, and capability. Now with a BOLD new approach, ISUZU D-MAX bakkies feature the latest in automotive design, technology, comfort, and safety. You’ll travel a long way to find a better bakkie.
2017 NEW 4X4 RANGE
With the addition of the three new models to the 4×4 range, Isuzu now offers even more go-anywhere capability with a selection of models to suit your needs.
2016 LIMITED EDITION X-RIDER
With the addition of the three new models to the 4×4 range, Isuzu now offers even more go-anywhere capability with a selection of models to suit your needs.
2015 SERENGETI
The Serengeti Special Edition, also limited to 500 units, builds on the reputation and popularity of its predecessor
2014 THE MIDNITE SPECIAL EDITION
Offering a limited-run edition in both Extended and Double Cab for the first time, the X-RIDER offers striking looks and exclusivity at an affordable price.
2013 6TH KB RANGE
A new look with decades of experience! The 6th KB range appears!
2011 ISUZU OFF-ROAD ACADEMY
The Isuzu Off-Road Academy is launched, the ultimate training ground for anyone wanting to sharpen their off-road driving skills.
2010 2010 NEW WORLD RECORDS
The 72-hour Endurance Challenge sets new world records for Isuzu in several distance categories.
2007 2007 IMPROVED POWER AND EFFICIENCY
Operation Mandume extends the success of Operation Rachel in Namibia and Angola. A major facelift brings common rail diesel technology for improved power and efficiency
2004 2004 5TH KB RANGE
The 5th KB range is launched. The bakkie for the new millennium.
1998 1998 FRONTIER 5-DOOR WAGON
The popular Frontier 5-door wagon is added to the line-up
1997 1997 4TH KB RANGE
The KB series is the country’s best-selling one-ton bakkie for the second year in a row
1993 1993 DOUBLE CAB RELEASED
Isuzu’s first Double Cab models enter the market.
1989 1989 3RD KB RANGE
The KB series is the country’s best-selling one-ton bakkie for the second year in a row
1984 1984 PROTOTYPE TRANSMISSION
Develops a prototype transmission called NAVI-5, a precursor to the modern-day CVT
1981 1981 2ND KB RANGE
The KB series is the country’s best-selling one-ton bakkie for the second year in a row
1979 1979 1ST KB RANGE
The legendary ‘KB’ name is introduced in South Africa
1978 1978 FULL PRODUCTION
Light commercial vehicles soon followed and Isuzu KB’s were in full production at the manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth.
1968 1968 PAYLOAD RANGE EXTENDED
Extention to the payload range, from 7½. Isuzu’s 400,000th post-war truck rolls off the production line
1964 1964 FIRST TRUCK TO HIT SOUTH AFRICA
1950 1950 JAPAN'S FIRST V8 ENGINE
Isuzu develops Japan’s first V8 water-cooled diesel engine
1949 1949 ISUZU MOTORS
The Tokyo Automobile Company is renamed Isuzu Motors Limited.
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