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Isuzu Giga
Overview
ManufacturerIsuzu
Also called
  • Isuzu Heavy Duty
  • Isuzu C/E series
  • Chevrolet C/E series
Production1994–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassTruck
Body style
  • 2-door standard cab (Worldwide)
  • 4-door crew cab (Australia only)
RelatedHino Profia
Powertrain
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed manual
  • 6-speed automatic
  • 10-speed automatic
Chronology
PredecessorIsuzu 810

The Isuzu Giga (Japanese: いすゞ・ギガ) is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicles produced by Isuzu since 1994. Outside Japan it is known as Isuzu C/E series[4]. It was formally known as the Isuzu Heavy-Duty Truck'.[5]. Between 1994-2016, it was also sold in South America (under the Chevrolet brand as Chevrolet C/E series).

First generation (1994–2015)

Isuzu CYJ460R
Pre-facelift Isuzu C series (CYZ)
Pre-facelift Isuzu E series (EXZ)
Isuzu Giga facelift (Phase II)
Isuzu Giga Facelift (Phase III)

The first generation Giga was introduced in 1994 to replace the Isuzu 810, The truck received a facelift in 2007 and again in 2010. Production ended in 2015.

Defects and recalls

In 2008, 2225 Japanese Giga models from the 2007 model year were recalled after it was discovered they had faulty fuel tank caps which could cause fuel inside the tank to leak.[6]

In 2009, 5475 Japanese Giga Turbo models from the 1999-2005 model years were recalled after it was discovered they had faulty turbos which could result in turbine blade damage and output may be insufficient, resulting in inability to operate.[7]

In 2019, 1,205 Australian CX and EX models from the 2010 and 2019 model years were recalled after it was discovered they had faulty front under-run protection device (FUPD) reinforcement brackets which could cause the FUPD to fail if involved in a front-end collision.[8]

Lineup

Semi-tractor

Engines

Diesel engines
Engine [Model] Production [Year] Displacement Cylinder
4HK1-TCC 5,193 cc
6HK1-TCN 7,790 cc 6
6UZ1[22] 2005- 9,839 cc 6
6WA1[23] 12,068 cc[23] 6[23]
6WF1[24][25] 2001-2008[25] 14,256 cc[25]
6WG1[26] 15,681 cc
8TD1[27][better source needed] 24,312 cc
10TD1[28] 30,390 cc[28]

Second generation (2015–present)

Isuzu Giga at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show
Isuzu Giga in Dekotora in 2018

The second generation Giga was released and shown at the Tokyo Motor Show.[29] in November 2015.

The Compressed natural gas (CNG) model was released the same year.[30][29]

Engines

Diesel engines
Engine [Model] Production [Year] Displacement Cylinder
6NX1[31][32] 2016–present[31][32] 7,790 cc (475 cu in)[31][32] I6[32]
6UZ1[31][33][34] 2015–present[31][32] 9,839 cc (600.4 cu in)[31][34] I6
6WG1[31][35] 2015–present[31] 15,681 cc (956.9 cu in)[31][35] I6
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) engines
Engine [Model] Production [Year] Displacement Cylinder
6UV1[36][30][37] 2016–present[36] 9,839 cc (600.4 cu in)[36] I6

See also

References

  1. ^ Dizon, Lester (19 September 2019). "Trucks fit for a king". Manila Standard. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Pabrik Mobil Isuzu di Karawang Rp 1,7 Triliun Resmi Beroperasi" [1.7 trillion Isuzu car factory in Karawang is officially in operation]. Detik Finance (in Indonesian). detikcom. 7 April 2015. Archived from the original on 9 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Indonesia becomes Isuzu's third global hub". The Jakarta Post. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  4. ^ "GIGA SERIES HEAVY TRUCKS BROCHURE" (PDF). Blackwells Isuzu. February 2013. p. 3. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Isuzu History Timeline". Isuzu. Retrieved 9 August 2020. 1st-gen GIGA - Isuzu's heavy-duty truck underwent a full model change and was released as the GIGA. Named after the unit prefix for billion as well as meaning large or massive, the truck was the largest model Isuzu had ever produced.
  6. ^ "【リコール】いすゞ ギガ の燃料タンクキャップ、漏れたり外れたり". レスポンス（Response.jp） (in Japanese). 1 July 2008. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  7. ^ "【リコール】いすゞ ギガ ターボから白煙". レスポンス（Response.jp） (in Japanese). 29 January 2009. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Isuzu Trucks affected by Giga recall". FullyLoaded.com.au. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  9. ^ "Isuzu Giga CVR 6W Double Cab Chemical Fire Truck (Facebook post)". Retrieved 11 August 2020 – via Facebook.
  10. ^ ""Unit Completion & Delivery: Isuzu Giga FRR Fire Truck Tutuban Prime Volunteer Pumper JD" (Facebook post)". Retrieved 11 August 2020 – via Facebook.
  11. ^ "Isuzu Giga FVM (Facebook image)". Retrieved 11 August 2020 – via Facebook.
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  13. ^ "Isuzu GigaMax". Isuzu. Archived from the original on 18 October 2002. Strong permanent magnet type retarder 　(option for EXY, EXZ, CYZ, CYG) Utilizing the power of permanent magnets, it provides a smooth and stable braking force. The 6X4 drive vehicle and full tractor system are also available in a strong type to reduce driving fatigue caused by braking.
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  15. ^ a b c "ISUZU C&E Lineup". Isuzu. Archived from the original on 4 June 2007. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  16. ^ "Isuzu Giga CXH 8-wheeled tip truck (image)". Flickr. SemmyTrailer. 20 July 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
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  19. ^ "ISUZU GIGA 425 EXD" (PDF). Isuzu. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  20. ^ "Isuzu Giga EXD (image)". TruckPaper.com.au. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  21. ^ "Gigamax EXY 26O-52O 6X4" (PDF). Isuzu Australia. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  22. ^ "Isuzu Giga Engine". Isuzu. Archived from the original on 19 March 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  23. ^ a b c "Isuzu CXZ 380R Truck 6x4 Retarder" (PDF). Isuzu Trucks. September 1998. p. 1. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  24. ^ "ISUZU C&E Series Powertrain". Isuzu. Archived from the original on 4 May 2007. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  25. ^ a b c "Isuzu 6WF1-TC Diesel Engine 6WF1 Giga CXZ CXY". National Truck Spares.
  26. ^ "ISUZU GIGA engine (variation)". Isuzu. Archived from the original on 13 August 2003. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  27. ^ "ISUZU GIGA Tractor Head 6 Wheeler (For sale ad)". Carousell.ph. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  28. ^ a b "The mighty 600hp Isuzu Giga Max EXZ with the 30-litre V10 10TD1 engine...it's arrived on Biglorryblog thanks to Mikio!". Truckanddriver.co.uk. 13 December 2010. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  29. ^ a b "ISUZU:Isuzu Exhibitions in the 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015". isuzu.co.jp. 9 October 2015.
  30. ^ a b "いすゞ、大型トラック「ギガCNG車」を発表". Isuzu. 24 December 2015. p. ja. Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
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  33. ^ "DIESEL ENGINES" (PDF). Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan. p. 1. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  34. ^ a b "ISUZU GIGA CABOVER / 2PG-CYZ77CM". Jiko Trading. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
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  36. ^ a b c "Isuzu CNG". Archived from the original on 12 August 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  37. ^ 北村友里恵 (23 May 2017). "いすゞ、「ギガ トラクタ」や圧縮天然ガスエンジンを展示する「人とくるまのテクノロジー展2017」". Car Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved 12 August 2020.

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