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".[2] The van was only sold in North America, where it is also assembled. It was designed to be more fuel efficient and to emit less carbon dioxide than regular trucks, by being more aerodynamic and of lightweight construction, which also allowed for a smaller engine to be used.[3][4][5]
| Isuzu Reach | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Isuzu |
| Production | 2011-2019[1] |
| Assembly | Bristol, Indiana, USA |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Medium duty truck |
| Body style | Walk-through van |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2999 cc 4JJ1-TC turbodiesel I4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed Aisin automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 151 in (3,835 mm) |
Design
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The Reach uses the Isuzu NPR's ladder chassis and also the three-litre 4JJ1-TC diesel engine used in the NPR Eco-Max.[3][6] 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).[6]
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.[7]
References
edit- ^ Fletcher, Lauren. "Isuzu Celebrates 35th Anniversary & New Class 5 Trucks". Work Truck Online. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "FedEx orders Isuzu's Reach". Fleet Owner. November 14, 2011. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ "FedEx Boosts Fleet Fuel Efficiency". TruckingInfo. March 30, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ Cheeseman, Gina-Marie (April 14, 2015). "FedEx Tackles Emissions: On the Ground and in the Air". Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ a b "Launch of the All-New Reach Commercial Van Begins with Dedication of Utilimaster Plant". Utilimaster Corporation. October 25, 2011. Archived from the original on October 26, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ^ "Reach Step Van Gets Diesel-Hybrid Powertrain Option". Work Truck Online. March 2, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
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