Isuzu Cutting Customer Costs with Extended Service Intervals

Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) has announced a significant enhancement to its customer value proposition, with service intervals for its MY25 model range extended from 20,000 to 25,000 kilometres. 

The strategic update is a direct result of continuous engineering improvement and is underpinned by the exceptional durability and reliability of Isuzu’s newly released powertrain technology line-up. ​ 

The move is set to deliver tangible reductions in operating costs and increased uptime for Australian businesses across the country. 

Leader of the pack 

Glenn Jones, IAL National Service Business Manager, said the decision reinforces Isuzu’s commitment to leading the industry when it comes to the total cost of ownership (TCO) equation and provides clear efficiency benefits for owners. 

“This is a meaningful change, one that directly addresses the operational priorities of our customers. When we talk about TCO, we're looking at the entire picture – the cost of fuel, tyres, maintenance and critically, vehicle availability or uptime,” Mr Jones said. 

“Extending our service interval to 25,000 kilometres isn’t a decision we took lightly. It’s a confident step, yes, but it’s backed by rigorous testing and the proven integrity of our product. ​ 

“It means less time off the road for maintenance and more time earning for our customers, which in today’s economic environment is a critical advantage.” 

Uptime is king 

Mr Jones elaborated on the direct impact of the total cost of ownership equation. ​ 

“For a customer running a five-truck fleet over five years, this change could result in approximately 20 fewer scheduled services across the fleet,” he explained. 

“This translates into significant savings on labour, parts and consumables such as fluids, but the greater value is often in the greatly reduced downtime. ​ 

“Every hour a truck is in the workshop is an hour it’s not generating revenue. This decision directly attacks that cost, improving the profitability of our customers’ operations.” 

Rooted in product improvement 

The lengthened service intervals have been enabled by key innovations in Isuzu’s MY25 range’s core systems and the use of high-performance fluids. ​ 

Key features of the new model line-up, including enhancements to a range of powertrain technology for optimal efficiency and the latest generation of Isuzu’s Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), contribute to the vehicle’s overall robustness and reliability. 

Mr Jones explained that the extended interval is a natural evolution of Isuzu’s engineering philosophy and a key part of the product’s inherent value. 

“The integrity of every Isuzu truck is designed and built-in from the ground up. The MY25 range represents the pinnacle of this approach, with refinements across the board that allow for this increased service efficiency without compromising on performance or longevity,” he said. 

Smarter & more efficient 

“This announcement is a clear demonstration of how Isuzu’s product development is intrinsically linked to reducing our customers' operating costs,” Mr Jones said. 

“It’s about delivering a smarter, more efficient ownership experience, allowing them to focus on their business with the peace of mind that their Isuzu is engineered to work harder, for longer, and at a lower total cost.” 

The new 25,000-kilometre service interval will be integrated into Isuzu’s acclaimed Service Agreement program, ensuring cost certainty and protection against inflation for the duration of the available aftersales packages. This combination of reduced service frequency and known costings provides an unrivalled value package in the Australian light, medium and heavy-duty truck market. 

The brands’ 70 plus dealer locations have received deliveries of N Series NQR models, a range of six-cylinder FV variants, along with heavy-duty FX models, all of which are currently on sale across the country. ​