Isuzu Kick-Starts Production Of Its Class 5 NQR & NRR Gas-Powered Trucks

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Isuzu has officially started production on its Class 5, gas-powered NQR and NRR. Pictured here is the NQR with a standard cab. It has a GVWR of 17,950 pounds. (Photo courtesy of Isuzu.)

On February 9, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America officially began production of its Class 5 NQR and low cab forward NRR gas-powered trucks, with Builtmore of Charlotte, Michigan, handling the assembly process. Isuzu already offers Class 3 and Class 4 gas-powered trucks as part of its N series, including the NPR and NPR-HD, both of which have 6.6-litre V8 engines.

The rest of the N series consists of several medium-duty, diesel-powered models with gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWRs) ranging from 14,500 to 19,500 pounds (6,577 to 8,845 kilograms). The new NQR Gas and NRR Gas have GVWRs of 17,950 lbs (8,142 kg) and 19,500 lbs, respectively. Isuzu also produces the diesel-powered Class 6 FTR that has a GVWR of 25,950 lbs (11,770 kg) and is available with a 152- to 248-inch (3,861- to 6,299-millimeter) wheelbase.

More Isuzu NQR Gas & NRR Gas Details

Both the NQR and NRR Gas are powered by 6.0-litre Vortec V8 engines, customized specifically for Isuzu, that produce 311 horsepower (232 kilowatts) and up to 351 pounds-foot (476 newton-meters) of torque.

Each truck also features a six-speed Allison 1000 RDS transmission with power take-off (PTO), a first for a gas-powered Isuzu, and a 38.6-gallon (146-liter) stainless-steel fuel tank. The trucks are available with either a standard cab or crew cab with seating capacity for three and seven people, respectively. Wheelbase options range from 132.5 to 176 in (3,366 to 4,470 mm).

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Both the NQR and NRR are powered by 311-horsepower, 6.0-liter V8 engines and feature six-speed Allison 1000 RDS transmissions. Pictured here is the 19,500-pound GVWR NRR with a crew cab that seats up to seven people. (Photo courtesy of Isuzu.)

Supplying Market Demand

“We see an increasing demand for gasoline engines throughout Classes 3, 4 and 5,” says Shaun C. Skinner, president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America and Canada. “These new Class 5 N-Series trucks will give our customers the widest range of gas engine options in the low cab forward market—and they meet upcoming new and stringent emissions requirements.

“Customers interested in a Class 5 gas truck can now enjoy the advantages of Isuzu’s low cab forward design, including excellent maneuverability and superior visibility,” Skinner says. “Meanwhile, customers interested in a Class 5 low cab forward truck have the option of a gas-powered truck with its attractive initial price point and easy operation.”

Source: Isuzu