Isuzu Philippines Sales Spike 19.6 Percent for First 9 Months; Introducing mu-X Limited Edition

Double-digit increases in shipments throughout Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) of light commercial vehicles and trucks and buses lineup in the first nine months of this year has raised a total of nearly a fifth of the company's results over the same period last year.

IPC's total sales from January to September this year reached 19 528 units, 19.6 percent jump from 16 236 units lead the company achieved during the same month in 2015. The trio Isuzu Crosswind AUV, mu-X SUV and D-Max pickup combined to hike 16 , 6 percent while sales of trucks and buses Isuzu posted a growth of 31.8 percent, the combined report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (Campi) and the truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) was released in September showed.

"Buoyancy currently experienced by the domestic economy manifests consumer confidence strong, which in turn impact auto sales in a positive way, the upward trajectory of sustainable Isuzu this year reflect this development, as well as the market demand for vehicles that increase personal mobility and commercial , "said IPC President Hajime Koso.

Crosswind sales this year have totaled 3,495 units, up 15.4 percent, while there are 2,826 units of D-Max sold, recorded a solid growth of 27.3 percent. The mu-X continues to be a bestseller companies as 8914 units sold in the same period, leading the results of IPC's flagship model 14.0 percent jump in sales.

Contributing to the growth of light commercial vehicles IPC is strong market demand for Isuzu trucks and buses. With 2,570 units sold this year, the results of the Category III N-Series models rose 17.6 percent. Meanwhile, sales of Category IV buses grew by 130 percent, the fourth category trucks 21.9 percent, and trucks Category V record 283.2 percent. Increased represent total sales of 4,293 trucks and buses for the first nine months of 2016.

On the basis of the year-to-year, the number of IPC in September of this year maintained its momentum with an increase of 3.2 percent compared with the same month last year. Slight decline 2.3 percent in the sales of light commercial vehicles Isuzu offset by a significant 23.5 percent growth in the company's truck and bus segment.

Results of IPC in September of this year were also positive compared with the company's strong showing in August. Released in September 2017 D-Max at the Philippine International Motor Show to encourage the sales of the pickup truck with a staggering 84.2 percent, recording 420 units delivered in September compared to 228 units in August. It made total sales of IPC for light commercial vehicles for growth of 10.3 percent, with 1,628 units sold for the month. Sales of 552 units of Isuzu trucks and buses in September also rose 2.8 percent in August, leading IPC to post a gain of 8.3 percent with total sales of 2,180 units for the month.

Regardless of the 2017 D-Max, IPC also showcased a limited edition variant of the mu-X well in PIM. Available in four colors: Garnet Red, Cosmic Black, Silky White Pearl and Obsidian Gray, mu-X Edition Limited spruced up with new alloy wheels, leather seats standard, and an underfloor box organizer.

"The last quarter of 2016 will see a stronger economy as remittances from abroad to arrive. This should spur more spending, and we are confident that the Isuzu vehicles will remain an option for top-of-mind for consumers looking for a suitable vehicle for the purpose of both personal and business, "said Koso.

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