Next generation Isuzu bakkie manufacturing line launched at company's Gqeberha plant - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

The new production line will produce the seventh generation of the Isuzu bakkie, now named the D-MAX. Isuzu South Africa became a stand-alone manufacturer under 100 percent Japanese ownership when General Motors divested from South Africa in 2017.

GM produced the Isuzu bakkie under license before its departure. This project is the culmination of R1,2 billion investment.“These vehicles differ slightly from the current one because we are using newer technology, and when we speak to our employees they tell us the new vehicles are much easier to build, which was exciting for us because, from people’s point of view, they are more comfortable building them.

The CEO of the National Association of Automotive Manufacturers South Africa Michael Mabasa says they are excited about the growth in the local market again after the lockdowns.“We are very excited about the vehicle that Isuzu is launching and it will be producing here in South Africa because we want to encourage local production. So the R1.

I hope interior quality will be better

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