The Isuzu N-Series truck becomes a Chevrolet

Chevrolet has confirmed that it’s going to offer a rebadged version of the Isuzu N-Series medium-duty truck across North America.

Available in regular or crew cab guises, the Low Cab Forward range will consist of six models. Overall lengths vary from 5,092 mm (200.5”) to 7,708 mm (303.5”).

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 Crew Cab (2016) Front Side

A selection of three engines should also help to give operators sufficient variety. The two diesel units are provided by Isuzu, but GM supplies the V8 option.

Engine Power Torque Applicable Models
3.0 litre I4
turbo diesel 		150 bhp
(111 kW / 152 PS) 		382 Nm
(282 lb/ft) 		3500HD
5.2 litre I4
turbo diesel 		215 bhp
(160 kW / 218 PS) 		612 Nm
(452 lb/ft) 		4500HD
5500
5500HD
6.0 litre V8
petrol 		297 bhp
(221 kW / 301 PS) 		504 Nm
(372 lb/ft) 		3500
4500

Deliveries of Chevrolet’s Low Cab Forward series are due to begin in 2016.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 Regular Cab (2016) SideChevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 Crew Cab (2016) Side

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