The Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) wants to roll out the new look of the "king of the road". The new version of the most popular means of transportation among the Filipinos is ready to take the streets by storm with the new concept jeepney rendition of a huge truck manufacturer, Isuzu.
The new jeepney is mounted on Isuzu's NHR truck platform. Centro Manufacturing Corporation, one of Isuzu Philippines accredited suppliers designed and built the jeepney prototype.
Joseph Bautista, a division manager at Isuzu Philippines’ marketing department said:
“They [the government] want to modernize the transport system so we hope to supply jeepney alternatives, mini buses and so on.”
Joseph Bautista, a division manager at Isuzu Philippines’ marketing department said:
“They [the government] want to modernize the transport system so we hope to supply jeepney alternatives, mini buses and so on.”
He also said that the company is planning to launch it by 2018 to 2019.
“The modern jeepneys are designed to meet regulations in emission, safety, and roadworthiness. It will also provide better passenger comfort,” Bautista added.
Source: Entrepreneur.com
The modern jeepney weighs 3,800 kilograms with a payload of 2,325 kilograms, it can carry 12 % more loads as compared to the conventional jeepneys. Payload capacity, engine, tank, power output and torque can be also upgraded.
Source: Entrepreneur.com
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