Isuzu Motors India has launched the Isuzu D-MAX Ambulance, built to AIS-125 Type C ambulance specifications at INR 25,99,990 (ex-showroom, Chennai). This fully-built vehicle is designed to provide faster response times and enhanced reliability, safety, and comfort for patient transportation, setting new standards in emergency medical care services across India.

Features

The Isuzu D-MAX Ambulance boasts features aimed at meeting the specific needs of healthcare providers in India. At its core is the Isuzu RZ4E 1.9-litre 4-cylinder VGS Turbo intercooled engine, delivering power of 120 kW at 3,600 rpm and torque of 360 Nm at 2,000-2,500 rpm. Built on the Isuzu iGRIP platform, the vehicle offers stability on both urban and rural roads, with Hi-Ride suspension and a double wishbone system ensuring a more comfortable cabin experience, the company said in a media release.

Commenting on the launch, Toru Kishimoto, Deputy Managing Director of Isuzu Motors India, said, “We are excited to present the ISUZU D-MAX Ambulance, our unique product designed for the Indian market, with 14 ‘Best-in-Class’ features. The new ISUZU D-MAX Ambulance carries forward these values, offering high-quality build and unmatched robustness, while conforming to the specifications defined under AIS-125 Type C ambulance."

"With this launch, Isuzu Motors India continues to strengthen its position as a game changer in the automotive industry, delivering quality products that are both innovative and tailored to the unique demands of the Indian market. We are confident that our ISUZU D-MAX Ambulance will set a new benchmark in the ‘Basic Life Support’ ambulance category,” he added.

Safety and comfort

The D-MAX Ambulance features a shorter wheelbase, superior ground clearance, larger tyres, and a smaller turning circle radius, making it more manoeuvrable in tight urban, semi-urban, and rural environments, the company said.

For active safety, the ambulance includes a range of systems such as Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Intelligent Brake Over-ride System (BOS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). Passive safety measures include a pedestrian-friendly front fascia, 3-point seat belts with pre-tensioners, airbags for both driver and co-driver, a collapsible steering column, and side intrusion protection beams.

The front cabin offers a twin cockpit ergonomic design with fabric upholstery, adjustable headrests, and air-conditioning to ensure a comfortable and fatigue-free experience for the driver and co-driver, the company added.

The patient transport compartment is built in compliance with AIS-125 Type C Ambulance specifications and includes mandatory warning lights, flashers, sirens, and PA systems, with high visibility stickers for added safety. The interior of the rear body is spacious and fitted with a stretcher-cum-trolley system, accessible via fully opening rear doors with a built-in ramp. The compartment also features external storage for oxygen cylinders, hoses, and an oxygen manifold system.