The Isuzu Traviz in the Philippines is a light-duty truck designed to compete with the Mitsubishi L300. It is primarily sold and manufactured in Indonesia and is exported to other countries in Southeast Asia. Powering the truck is a familiar engine from the brand's popular AUV, the Crosswind. It comes only with a 5-Speed manual transmission. It can be had in two wheelbase variants, one long and one short. It can also be configured to come with several different bed options.
Launch
The Isuzu Traviz was launched in November of 2019. It serves as the Japanese automaker's entry-level light commercial vehicle. The new light-duty truck represents the brand's tradition of providing reliable products and affordable business solutions. Powering the vehicle is the Euro 4-rated 4JA1 2.5-liter Direct Injection Common Rail Blue Power diesel engine that comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. It is the same engine that once powered the Isuzu Crosswind, the brand's popular AUV.
Platform, Chassis and Powertrain
Powering the Isuzu Traviz is the familiar 4JA1 Direct Injection Common Rail engine from the Crosswind but with the added benefit of Blue Power. The addition of the technology lets the commercial vehicle reach Euro IV emission standards. The 2.5-liter engine produces 77 hp and 176.6 Nm of torque. The only available transmission for the truck is a 5-Speed manual. For suspension, the light-duty truck comes with double wishbones at the front and semi-elliptical leaf springs at the rear. Stopping power comes from ventilated discs at the front and leading and trailing drum brakes at the rear. It also comes with a deceleration sensing proportional valve.
Technology Features
For technology, the Isuzu Traviz comes with a 1DIN stereo for entertainment, that has tuner radio and a USB port. Sound is sent through a two-speaker sound system. The truck also comes with an optional airconditioning system long with a reverse warning buzzer.
Exterior
On the outside, the Isuzu Traviz, being the new entry-level commercial vehicle, has its resemblances to the Isuzu Elf. It carries over a similar flat face with two large halogen headlights on either side of a large grille. The grille also carries the Japanese brand's design language seen in its passenger vehicles. The light-duty truck comes with 14-inch wheels with commercial vehicle grade tires.
Interior
As a commercial vehicle, the inside of the Isuzu Traviz is bare. Manual climate controls are present in the vehicle along with a 1Din stereo. The only seat material option for the vehicle is cloth. Being a truck with the engine under the cabin the seats have limited adjustments and the driver's seat can only be slid forward and back. The passenger's seat remains upright and bolted into position. The interior color scheme also comes in gray that extends to the door sidings.
Safety
For safety, the Isuzu Traviz comes with 3-point seatbelts for all of its occupants.
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