Isuzu is a Japanese automobile manufacturer renowned for its commercial vehicles and diesel engines, with products that are popular among users worldwide. Established in 1937, Isuzu Motors is one of the oldest commercial vehicle manufacturers in the world. The predecessor of Isuzu was the Isuzu Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, founded in 1910, and it manufactured the first truck in Japan in 1918. Isuzu is famous for its robust, durable, and high-load 4-wheel drive vehicles, and its diesel engines are also supplied to many other manufacturers. Many pickup trucks and SUVs are made using Isuzu's chassis or body designs.
In China, Isuzu has several joint ventures, including Jiangling Isuzu Motors Co., Ltd., which is jointly invested by Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd. and Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan, mainly producing light trucks. In addition, Jiangxi Isuzu Motors Co., Ltd. was established by Jiangling Group and Isuzu Motors Limited, focusing on the production of pickup trucks and SUVs. The Isuzu brand has a profound influence in China's commercial vehicle market and is synonymous with high-end trucks.