Isuzu HICOM Malaysia
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Isuzu HICOM Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (IHM) is a Malaysian commercial vehicle manufacturer operating under a joint venture between the DRB-HICOM and Isuzu companies, based in Peramu Jaya Industrial Area in Pekan, Malaysia.[1]
The company was established in January 1994 as HICOM Commercial Vehicle Sdn. Bhd. and later changes name in April 1996 as Malaysia Truck & Bus Sdn. Bhd. The company took the current name in June 2006 when Isuzu took over the majority of shares. It is based at Peramu Jaya Industrial Area in Pekan, Malaysia. The Chief Executive Officer is Taizo Nakahigashi.
The site comprises an area of 14 hectares. 12,000 to 14,000 units are produced here every year.[2]
The company launched HICOM Perkasa, a licensed version of the Isuzu Elf fifth generation in 1996. Its second product, Mercedes-Benz W211, was launched in January 2005. Production of Mitsubishi Fuso Canter for the local market began at the same time. Mercedes-Benz W203 and Mercedes-Benz Actros were added three months later. The last Mercedes-Benz licensed model to launch was the Mercedes-Benz W221 in July 2006. Production of Mercedes-Benz models was later moved to the HICOM Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia). Isuzu trucks and Isuzu D-Max are the only ones produced here. The newest model is the Isuzu Heavy Duty, a licensed model of Isuzu Forward fourth generation.
Current models[]
HICOM Perkasa
7/1997-presentIsuzu Heavy Duty
10/2007-presentIsuzu D-Max
4/2009-presentTata Prima
11/2014-present2542
11/2016-present
Former models[]
Isuzu Bighorn
1/1998 - 1/2005Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse
1/2005 - 10/2007Mitsubishi Fuso Canter
1/2005 - 10/2007Isuzu D-Max
5/2005 - 4/2009Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse
5/2005 - 10/2007Mercedes-Benz Actros
5/2005 - 10/2007Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse
6/2006 - 10/2007
References[]
- ^ "Isuzu Hicom Malaysia celebrate anniversary".
- ^ "Isuzu Hicom teroka aspek mesra alam". 21 November 2017.
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- 1994 establishments in Malaysia
- Car manufacturers of Malaysia
- Truck manufacturers of Malaysia
- Isuzu
- Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1994
- Fuso (company)
- DRB-HICOM
- Privately held companies of Malaysia