Isuzu Traviz, NLR85E travel 1,000 kms on one tank of fuel in eco run

MANILA: Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recorded 1,063 kilometers and a total of 21.26kpl for the Isuzu Traviz in the Isuzu One Full Tank Challenge fuel economy run. The drive was observed and certified by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP).

From April 18 to 20, IPC conducted its Isuzu One Full Tank Challenge starting at its newest dealership up north, Isuzu La Union.

Led by IPC President Hajime Koso and Vice President for Sales Yasuhiko Oyama, the company fielded two of its latest Blue Power trucks, the Isuzu Traviz and the Isuzu NLR85E, to test the trucks' excellent fuel economy and innovative diesel engine technology. 

From Isuzu La Union, the trucks traveled in just one full tank carrying a weight equivalent to 100 kilograms for the Traviz and 500kgs for the NLR85E.

Driving towards north, the participants drove all the way to Pagudpud, then down to Cagayan on the first day. The next day, the trucks travelled farther south before settling the night in Clark, Pampanga. With little fuel left at the start of the third day, the trucks cleared through NLEX then SLEX before making a final stop at Pagbilao, Quezon.

Running on its tried-and-tested 4JA1 blue power diesel engine, the Traviz has a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters During the run, the Traviz was driven and navigated by Mon Dimapilis and Alvin Mañalac, who logged a total of 1,063 kms. 

Meanwhile, the NLR85E, which is one of company’s most popular variants, covered a total of 1,234 kms. Running on a common-rail direct injection 4JJ1-TCC blue power engine with 75-liter fuel tank capacity, the NLR85E truck was driven and navigated by drivers Alex Gonzales, Marjune Espraguira, and Johnsy Reyes. 

“As the number-one truck brand in the country, we try to provide the best business solutions to our customers, and with the rising fuel prices, we offer to them our most fuel-efficient variants," IPC President Hajime Koso said. 

"The Isuzu One Full Tank Challenge is our way to test and prove our trucks’ excellent fuel economy, which is why we would like to as much as possible test the efficiency of our truck under normal driving conditions, carrying weight and passing through cities and highways. The results are truly impressive, it somehow suggests the optimum numbers our customers can get if they practice good driving habits on the road,” he added. 

Photos from Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC)

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