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suzu has launched its new ‘ready to work’ NLR 45-150
Servicepack truck tailored specifically for tradespeople.
The N-series Servicepack has come a long way from
Isuzu’s first Tradepack model in 2003 but 13 years on the basic
formula remains the same; combining the market-leading
Japanese brand’s light-duty truck series (which can be driven
using a standard passenger car licence) with a comprehensive
fit-out designed around the needs of a specialist tradesperson
or contractor.
On-board storage is a highlight of the package, with eight
lockers of various sizes, each fitted with internal LED lighting for
optimum visibility day and night. All up, storage compartment
volume is close to 3.0m3 and security is boosted by full
integration with the vehicle’s central locking system.
Between the two rows of lockers is a central storage area
(measuring 2.08m long and 1.0m wide) with chequer-plate
flooring and six load-rated tie-down hooks, while the integrated-
step towbar assists with access. Rear grab handles and non-slip
step surfaces are also provided.
Priced around $67,000 drive-away, depending on the
Australian state in which it is purchased, the latest Servicepack
is based on the entry level short-wheelbase NLR 45-150 which
has a 4,500kg GVM, 7,000kg GCM, 1,500kg payload and a 2,500kg
maximum braked towing capacity.
It is powered by Isuzu’s Euro 5-compliant 4JJ1-TCS 3.0l four-
cylinder common-rail turbo-diesel engine that delivers 110kW of
power (150PS) at 2,800rpm and 375Nm of torque from 1,600-
2,800rpm. The engine combines with either a five-speed manual
gearbox or a six-speed automated manual transmission (AMT).
Standard safety equipment includes airbags and seatbelt pre-
tensioners for the driver and front passenger, electronic stability
and traction control and front and rear disc brakes with ABS
electronics. A hill-start assist feature is also provided on the
manual gearbox version.
The cab meets with ECE-R29 standards, the headlights have
a cornering function and a reversing camera is also fitted on the
Servicepack.
Mod-cons include Isuzu’s Digital Audio Visual Entertainment
(DAVE) unit with 6.2” touch-screen, DAB+ digital radio and fully
integrated Bluetooth with voice recognition. There is also 4GB
internal storage for music files and USB/SD card and auxiliary
input connections.
The NLR 45-150 measures 5,020mm long (on a 2,490mm
wheelbase), 1,925mm wide and 2,140mm high, which are
relatively compact dimensions for a work truck and which
Isuzu emphasises should fit comfortably into any standard
driveway and garage (or a commercial car park) – an important
consideration for tradies working out of home, and for enabling
close access to the task at hand on domestic jobs.
>Isuzu
www.isuzu.com.auISUZU NLR 45-150 SERVICEPACK