It had single round headlights and a KA-series chassis code it came with the same 1,471 cc (1.5 L) G150 engine as fitted to period Isuzu Belletts, rated at 68 PS (50 kW). In August 1967, the all-new "Isuzu Light Elf" was added to the existing lineup this lighter duty version was rated for a 1.25-tonne payload (2,800 lb). The Elf Bus later became its own line, called the Isuzu Journey. It carried the TL121/151/21/251B chassis codes, and from 1961 it received its own rear bodywork with bigger glazing. The Micro Bus originally had the Route Van's bodywork but was more passenger-oriented (seating 12 or 15). The Elf Light Bus has integrated bodywork with the long wheelbase and seats 21 passengers (chassis codes BL171/271 for the diesel/petrol) while the Elf Micro Bus fits into the very narrow slot between the Route Van and the Light Bus. There was also a "Route Van" model with a glazed rear compartment and seating either three or six passengers, as well as the "Elf Bus" which was available in two models from 1960. There was a double-cab version available, as well as special bodywork for dedicated purposes such as a soda truck, a dumper, and a tanker. These include the original integrated bed, as well as a separate truckbed with dropsides. Isuzu ended up offering a very wide variety of bodyworks for the first generation Elf. In 1965, the Elf received a facelift, now having twin headlights. In 1964, the diesel version was also upgraded to the larger 2.2-litre C220 engine rated at 62 PS (46 kW). In 1964, the long wheelbase model became the standard version. A little later on, the chassis codes were reorganized and were now TLG10/11 for the petrol models and TLD10/11 for the diesels. The chassis codes were changed to T元21/351 for the diesel version, reflecting the installation of the all new DL201 engine. In 1962 the engines were updated, and were now rated at 72 and 55 PS (53 and 40 kW) respectively. In March 1960, a 2.0-liter diesel engine rated at 52 PS (38 kW) was introduced (TL121/151), a first for the class in Japan - this was soon followed by diesel models from Isuzu's competitors. A longer wheelbase version, on 2,460 mm (97 in) versus the 2,180 mm (86 in) of the regular version, was also available. It had single headlights and rear-hinged doors. It was originally only available with the 1.5 L (1,491 cc) GL150 petrol engine rated at 60 PS (44 kW). The cab-over 2-tonne (4,400 lb) Elf (TL221) was originally introduced in August 1959. Isuzu Elf first generation (1959-1965 model) The lighter four-wheeled models are commonly used as an intercity Angkot or Jeepney (share taxis), as a school bus, or as an employee bus. In Indonesia, Philippines and several other countries, the Elf is not only used as a truck, but also converted into microbuses by local body makers. It carries "Tecnología Isuzu" (with Isuzu Technology) lettering. Local assembly has been increasing because of increasing demand in the Colombian and neighboring markets. Only North America receives the wide-cab version competing against the Avia D90/D120, Hino Dutro, Hyundai Mighty, Iveco Daily, Mazda Titan, Mercedes-Benz Vario, Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, Nissan Atlas, Renault Trucks D, Tata LPT 613, Toyota Dyna and the GAZ Valdai.įor the common Andinian market (including Chile and Peru), the truck has been assembled in the GM-Colmotores assembling plant in Bogotá, Colombia since 1991, with annual quantities already of 20,000 up to 60,000 units. Since the early 1980s, it has also been sold and built in the United States (under the Chevrolet and GMC brand as a W-Series), and also as the Isuzu N-Series. Australia was another important market for the Elf and N series – to the extent that it was manufactured there from the 1970s using many local components. The range was originally mainly available in Japan and other Asian countries. Outside Japan it is known as N series and Q Series. The Isuzu Elf ( Japanese: いすゞ・エルフ, Isuzu Erufu) is a medium duty truck produced by Isuzu since 1959.
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