Isuzu Enters Class 7 Market in North America with F-Series Featuring Allison Rugged Duty Series™ Transmission

Isuzu introduces two new F-Series models, exclusively featuring Allison transmissions

INDIANAPOLIS, November 18, 2021 – Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and defense vehicles, is pleased to announce that its 2500 Rugged Duty SeriesTM (RDS) six-speed fully automatic transmission has been integrated into Isuzu Commercial Truck of America’s first F-Series Class 7 truck model. In addition, Isuzu’s new F-Series Class 6 truck model will feature Allison’s 2550 RDS six-speed fully automatic transmission. Both vehicles are now in serial production.

“Isuzu’s rugged chassis and user-friendly low cab forward design coupled with the latest powertrain from Allison and Cummins will enable us to maintain Isuzu’s long-standing reputation for low total cost of ownership and ease of use, particularly in urban environments or where maneuverability is critical” said Shaun Skinner, President of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America.

Allison’s 2500 and 2550 RDS transmissions, with available FuelSense 2.0 software, will be paired with the proven Cummins B6.7 diesel engine to increase performance and provide drivers with superior control. The Allison 2500 without park pawl has been integrated in the Class 7 capable Isuzu FVR model. The Allison 2550 with park pawl has been integrated in the Class 6 FTR model. The robust powertrain is engineered to provide the optimum blend of power that drivers demand with the fuel economy and reliability that owners know and expect from this proven combination.

“Allison is proud to partner with Isuzu to design a solution that offers superior maneuverability, performance and comfort while meeting the fuel efficiency and reliability standards that customers demand,” said Rohan Barua, Vice President, North America Sales, Global Channel and Aftermarket at Allison Transmission. “Allison is proud to be the exclusive transmission solution on the F-Series platform.”

Isuzu has begun production of its highly anticipated 2022 F-Series Class 6 and Class 7 trucks, exclusively with the Allison fully automatic transmission and featuring a low cab forward design that provides more cargo capacity versus conventional cab competitors with a comparable wheelbase. This gives customers more versatility with their body application choices to accommodate heavier or bulkier cargo loads. Allison fully automatics are also available on Isuzu’s N-Series Class 5 truck models.

The 2022 Isuzu F-Series is available at Isuzu’s network of over 300 dealerships, located in all 50 states, beginning in October.

For more information on Allison’s Rugged Duty Series transmissions, please visit https://www.allisontransmission.com/transmissions/models/rugged-duty-series.

18 Nov, 2021

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Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, and a leader in electrified propulsion systems that Improve the Way the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of applications, including on-highway trucks (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining and construction applications) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources, including electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has approximately 1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.

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