New vehicle efficiency standards (NVES) proposed by Australia are about to be applied Isuzu Ute Australia confirming that it will not leave the local market and that everything is ready for a local introduction.
“We appreciate the Federal Government taking feedback from industry and drivers and reviewing the NVES proposal and policy,” Isuzu Ute Australia CEO Junta Matsui said.
“However, at this time, we are still analyzing this proposal in detail. The goal is still very difficult.
“However, we look forward to continuing to work with key stakeholders to ensure Australians continue to have vehicle choices that are fit for purpose and in Australian usage conditions.
“This is very important for us to get right and for the industry to get right,” added Mark Harman, PR manager for Isuzu Ute Australia.
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“So we want to make sure that the technology and infrastructure is there. Isuzu Japan is on record saying it will introduce that BEV concept… when the infrastructure is ready in other markets after Norway, expected by 2025.
Junta-san said Isuzu Ute Australia would not be able to meet the revised NVES proposal, adding the company had presented future products to Isuzu in Japan and Thailand, with all options being considered. consider.
Ben Jaeger, executive general manager of sales and network development for Isuzu Ute Australia, also said the company would not leave the local market.
Isuzu recently revealed one electric D-Max conceptas well as one mild hybrid D-Max concept in Thailand. The former will be introduced locally at some point, although the latter remains proof of concept at the moment and has not been confirmed for production.
However, currently all Isuzu vehicles supplied in Australia are Euro 5 compliant. Tighter Euro 6d emissions standards are about to come into effect on all new cars (including SUVs and light commercial vehicles) sold in the country from December 2025 onwards.
Isuzu offers a Euro 6 version of the more efficient 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine in other markets, although it’s unclear whether this will be offered locally.
Junta-san said “everyone has to be ready for Euro 6”, adding Isuzu Ute Australia is currently discussing how to introduce it.
EQUAL previous reportThe Australian Federal Government has made important concessions to its proposed NVES to try to secure its passage into Parliament.
These concessions include changes to vehicle classification, annual emissions targets, cut-offs as well as how credits work.
The legislation was introduced to Parliament on March 27, with plans expected to take effect on January 1, 2025 – although penalties will not take effect on July 1, 2025. 2025.
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