ISUZU WORLDWIDE
AT HOME ALL OVER THE WORLD
Since the Japanese company ISUZU was founded over 100 years ago, the commercial vehicle brand has established itself worldwide. With the founding of ISUZU Sales Deutschland GmbH as a joint venture between Mitsubishi Corporation and ISUZU in 2006, branches were established in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Today, ISUZU is part of Astara Western Europe as part of a joint venture and thus part of the global mobility company Astara. You can find out the whole story on this page!
Welcome to Isuzu Ireland
As a part of the prestigious Harris Group, ISUZU Ireland has been a key player in the Irish commercial vehicle market since 1985. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is reflected in our comprehensive range of vehicles and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our customers.
Our Legacy
The Harris Group, established over 50 years ago by the visionary Pino Harris, has grown to become Ireland’s leading importer and distributor of commercial vehicles. Our operations span a global supply chain, with a strong presence across Europe. Located on Dublin’s Naas Road, our landmark campus features extensive workshop facilities, a state-of-the-art parts distribution centre, and the only ISO-accredited KD assembly plant for HGV & LDT vehicles in Ireland and the UK.
Isuzu Brand in Ireland
Under the stewardship of the Harris Group, ISUZU has cemented its position as a leading commercial vehicle brand in Ireland. The Harris Group’s expertise in the automotive sector and its commitment to customer service have been pivotal in the growth and success of the ISUZU brand. Through strategic investments in technology, infrastructure, and a dedicated team, the Harris Group ensures that ISUZU vehicles meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Join us on our journey towards a sustainable and innovative future in the commercial vehicle industry.
Together, we can achieve remarkable things.
UP TO 3.5 TONS
ISUZU D-MAX TOWING CAPACITY
With the ISUZU D-MAX you can transport whatever you want. From horses to building materials to speedboats – you can rely on the D-MAX. Thanks to trailer sway control, you can travel safely even at high speeds and under load.
1916 : Tokyo Ishikawajima Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd. and Tokyo Gas and Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. develop initial plans to build automobiles.
In 1922, the collaboration with the automobile manufacturer Wolseley Motor Ltd. began. The result was the first Japanese passenger car.
In 1936, the company began developing its first diesel engines, laying the foundation for what remains the leading technological position in this segment to this day.
In 1959, ISUZU launched the first generation of the legendary Elf truck with a payload capacity of 2 tons, which remains the market leader in the light commercial vehicle segment in Japan to this day.
In 1971, the collaboration with General Motors begins.
2006 : ISUZU Sales Deutschland GmbH is founded.
In 2008, the sixth model generation of the N series was introduced.
In 2009, the D-MAX team achieved an excellent 11th place in the overall standings at the Dakar Rally, achieving the highest score among diesel-powered pick-ups.
The new ISUZU D-MAX will be launched in 2012 .
2013 : In March 2013, the ISUZU D-MAX was voted All-Wheel Drive Car of the Year 2013 by readers of AUTO BILD ALLRAD, Europe’s most widely read all-wheel drive magazine.
2016 : ISUZU celebrates double anniversary: 100 years of ISUZU worldwide and 10 years in Germany and Austria.
2017 : The ISUZU D-MAX with the most powerful tow bar to date comes onto the market. It can easily tow a payload of up to 1,225 kilograms and a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes.
2018 : The ISUZU D-MAX is awarded the Green Light Truck 2018 environmental label by the magazines VerkehrsRundschau and TRUCKER as one of the cleanest pick-ups in its class. The D-MAX also defended this title in 2019 and 2020.
