| Isuzu Reach | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Isuzu |
| Production | 2011-present |
| 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) |
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".[1] The van is only sold in North America, where it is also assembled.
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.[2] 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).[2]
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.[3]
References
- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 "Launch of the All-New Reach Commercial Van Begins with Dedication of Utilimaster Plant". Utilimaster Corporation. October 25, 2011. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Reach Step Van Gets Diesel-Hybrid Powertrain Option". Work Truck Online. March 2, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- "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.
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