FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 24, 2015
20,000th ISUZU N-SERIES GASOLINE TRUCK
ROLLS OFF THE LINE AT SPARTAN MOTORS
North America’s Only Gasoline-Powered Low Cab Forward Truck
Reaches Production Milestone in Charlotte, Michigan
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of America’s
best-selling low cab forward trucks, announced today that the 20,000th gasoline-powered
Isuzu N-Series truck has been produced at the Spartan Motors, Inc., facility in Charlotte,
Michigan.
The Isuzu N-Series gas truck is the only gasoline-powered low-cab-forward truck
available in North America.
Assembly of Isuzu N-Series gas trucks began at Spartan in April 2011.
“It hardly seems possible that it has already been four years since Spartan Motors began
production of our gasoline-powered trucks,” said Shaun Skinner, executive vice president
and general manager of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, “and that today, 20,000
have now been built. It’s clear that there is a demand for a gas-engine entry in the low
cab forward market, and we’re proud that we’re the only brand to meet that need.”
Isuzu N-Series gas trucks are powered by a Vortec 6.0-liter small-block V8 engine that
produces 297 horsepower at 4,300 rpm and generates 372 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm.
The powerplant is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with double overdrive and
lock-up torque converter for enhanced fuel economy and performance.
An optional version of the engine is capable of being converted to run on compressed
natural gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, or propane). Isuzu is the only brand
to offer CNG/LPG-capable low-cab-forward trucks in North America.
A full range of gasoline-powered models is available:

NPR (12,000-lb. GVWR)
o Single Cab in wheelbases of 109, 132.5, 150 and 176 inches
o Crew Cab in wheelbases of 150 and 176 inches
-more-
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc./20,000th N-Series Gas Truck

NPR-HD (14,500-lb. GVWR)
o Single Cab in wheelbases on 109, 132.5, 150 and 176 inches
o Crew Cab in wheelbases of 150 and 176 inches
“Last year, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of Isuzu trucks in the North American
market,” Skinner added, “and today we celebrate 20,000 gas trucks since Spartan began
assembly four years ago. By offering the broadest range of low cab forward trucks in the
market, we’re looking forward to achieving many more milestones in the future.”
About Isuzu
Headquartered in Anaheim, California, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., is the
distributor of Isuzu commercial vehicles in the United States. Isuzu commercial trucks
have been the best-selling low cab forward trucks in America every year since 1986. For
more information, call (866) 441-9638 or visit www.isuzucv.com.
About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. designs, engineers and manufactures specialty chassis, specialty
vehicles, truck bodies and aftermarket parts for the recreational vehicle (RV), emergency
response, government services, defense, and service and delivery markets. The
Company's brand names- SpartanTM, Crimson FireTM, Crimson Fire AerialsTM, and
Utilimaster®- are known for quality, value, service and first-to-market innovation. The
Company employs approximately 1,600 at facilities in Michigan, Pennsylvania, South
Dakota, Indiana, Florida and Texas. Spartan reported sales of $481 million in 2010 and is
focused on becoming a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of
specialty vehicles and chassis. Visit Spartan Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.
CONTACTS:
Shaun Skinner
Executive Vice President, General Manager
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.
Phone: 714-935-9418
E-mail: [email protected]
Brian Tabel
Executive Director, Marketing
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.
Phone: 714-935-9425
E-mail [email protected]
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