SML Isuzu targets 5% increase in market share with new global series trucks

The company ruled out the possibility of entering the M&HCV space as it feels that it is already crowded

SML Isuzu, a joint venture between Japanese multi-national Sumitomo Corporation and Isuzu Motors, is targeting to increase its market share by around five per cent with its new set of global series trucks. 

The company has invested around Rs 2 billion in a new line and paint shop for the new series. After the investment, the production capacity will be increased to 25,000 units in a single shift from 15,000 in one shift at present.   

After showcasing the new global series trucks, which come with a new cabin, in Chennai on Wednesday, Naval Kumar Sharma, general manager (product sales and customer