Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recently initiated the Isuzu One Full Tank Challenge to test the fuel economy and innovative diesel engine technology of the Isuzu TRAVIZ and Isuzu NLR85E. Held from April 18 to 20, the run was observed and certified by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP).
“As the number 1 truck brand in the country, we try to provide the best business solutions to our customers, and with the rising fuel prices, we offer to them our most fuel-efficient variants. The Isuzu One Full Tank Challenge is our way to test and prove our trucks’ excellent fuel economy, which is why we would like to as much as possible test the efficiency of our truck under normal driving conditions, carrying weight, and passing through cities and highways. The results are truly impressive, it somehow suggests the optimum numbers our customers can get if they practice good driving habits on the road,” said IPC President Hajime Koso.
(L to R) IPC President Hajime Koso, Alvin Mañalac, Mon Dimapilis, and IPC Vice President for Sales Yasuhiko Oyama
The Isuzu One Full Tank Challenge started from Isuzu’s newest dealership up north, Isuzu La Union, and was flagged off by IPC President Hajime Koso and Vice President for Sales Yasuhiko Oyama. From there, the trucks traveled with just one full tank carrying a weight equivalent to 100kgs for the TRAVIZ and 500kgs for the NLR85E. Driving north, the participants drove all the way to Pagudpud, then down to Cagayan on its first day. The next day, the trucks traveled southward before settling the night in Clark, Pampanga. With little fuel left at the start of the third day, the trucks cleared through NLEX and then SLEX before making their final stop at Pagbilao, Quezon.
Running on its tried and tested 4JA1 Blue Power diesel engine, the Isuzu TRAVIZ has a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters that is perfect for last-mile delivery. During the run, the TRAVIZ was driven and navigated by Mon Dimapilis and Alvin Mañalac, who managed to achieve an impressive 1,063kms (21.26km/liter) at the end of its journey.
The Isuzu NL85E driven by Alex Gonzales, Marjune Espraguira, and Johnsy Reyes
Equally impressive was the Isuzu NLR85E which covered a total of 1,234kms (16.67km/l). Running on a common-rail direct injection 4JJ1-TCC Blue Power engine with a 75-liter fuel tank capacity, the NLR85E truck was driven and navigated by drivers Alex Gonzales, Marjune Espraguira, and Johnsy Reyes.
“This edition of the Isuzu Challenge truly shows Isuzu’s advancement in terms of diesel engine technology, our trucks are well-known to be durable and fuel-efficient which is manifested by the impressive results of this Challenge. On top of that, we continue to advocate economic and safe driving so that our customers can reap the overall benefits of driving their Isuzu trucks,” said IPC Asst. Division Head, Robert Carlos.
To know more about the latest line-up of Isuzu blue power trucks, log on to www.isuzuphil.com.
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