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2001
Press Release

July 12, 2001

Isuzu Remains Number One Among Japanese Auto Manufacturers
in Production of the Medium- & Heavy-Duty Trucks in the 2000

In 2000, Isuzu Motors Ltd. continued to hold its position as Japan's largest truck manufacturer of total combined medium- and heavy-duty trucks categorized by a GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of at-least 6.1 tons (14,000 lbs) and over 16.1 tons (33,001 lbs) respectively. Isuzu moved up one rank to number four in the world market in 2000, compared to its 1999 figures.

Production volume statistics released by the automobile manufacturer associations around the world were used to compile these figures. These figures represent individual countries and do not include consigned production.

Isuzu's ranking modestly improved one place up in 2000 with a slight recovery of the domestic demand. In 1999, Isuzu was number five due to the recession in Japan and South East Asia.

In the category of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, Isuzu is still the largest truck manufacturer in Japan, due to its market strength in medium-duty trucks and the larger class of N series/Elf light duty.

In the 2000 ranking, there are three U.S. truck manufacturers in the top 10, while there were five in the 1999 ranking. The U.S.heavy-duty truck market is contracting due to the recession that began in 2000.

2000 Truck Production
Rank Manufacturer Country 2000 Production 1999 Production
00 99 M/D H/D Total M/D H/D Total
1 1 Freightliner USA 30,466 70,590 101,056 39,294 92,396 131,690
2 2 DaimlerChrysler Germany 35,093 57,742 92,835 35,870 55,449 91,319
3 3 Navistar USA 50,134 16,825 66,959 54,384 21,691 76,075
4 5 ISUZU JAPAN 57,039 7,801 64,840 53,956 5,469 59,425
5 10 Ford USA 63,028 0 63,028 37,039 0 37,039
6 7 Mitsubishi Japan 40,531 11,044 51,575 33,468 9,429 42,897
7 11 Renault/RVI France 16,704 27,696 44,400 11,289 25,142 36,431
8 4 Telco India 34,304 9,297 43,601 52,226 8,790 61,016
9 9 Man Germany 631 35,625 36,256 8,891 28,987 37,878
10 16 Hino Japan 22,914 13,095 36,009 22,384 7,969 30,353

1. Medium Duty : GVW 6.1t - 16.0t(14,000 - 33,000 lbs.)
Heavy Duty: GVW over 16.1t(over 33,001 lbs.)
2. Source: Automobile manufacturers association in each country
3. Individual country basis

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