The Isuzu Traga is a small

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manufactured by

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since 2018. It is developed to compete with the

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in the Indonesian medium pickup truck market. It replaces the L300-based

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and Panther pickup in the market. It is manufactured and primarily sold in Indonesia, and is exported to other Southeast Asian countries since 2019 as well. The Philippines is the first export destination, where it is sold as the Isuzu Traviz. The "Traga" name is derived from the phrase "''X-tra'' (''Ekstra'') ''Lega''", which means "extra spacious" in Indonesian.

Overview

The Traga was launched in Indonesia on 23 April 2018, and is offered in two variants: Flat Deck and Box. The Flat Deck variant has a rear bed dimension of and is claimed to be the biggest in its class. In the Philippines, the Traviz was launched on 13 November 2019 and is available in two body styles: S and L. Before the "Traviz" name is used, it was showcased as under the "VT02" name in October 2018. The name “Traviz” is derived from the words “Travel” and “Biz”, shorthand for “Business”.

Engine

The Traga is powered by a direct-injected low-pressure

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2.5-litre '' 4JA1-L''

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engine taken from the Panther. It produces a power output of at 3,500 rpm and of torque at 1,800 rpm, with a claimed fuel economy of . The Traviz uses a

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compliant common rail direct-injected version of the ''4JA1'' engine, the ''4JA1-CR''. It produces at 3,900 rpm and of torque at 1,800 rpm. This engine would later be used in the Traga when Indonesia introduced Euro 4 emmissions to Diesel-powered vehicles in 2022.

Gallery

2019 Isuzu Traga, 2019 Jakarta Fair, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.jpg, 2019 Isuzu Traga Flat Deck (Indonesia) Isuzu Traviz Utility Van.jpg, 2022 Isuzu Traviz Utility Van (Philippines)

Sales

References

External links

* (Indonesia) {{Isuzu Commercial Vehicle

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