Isuzu HICOM Malaysia

The Isuzu HICOM Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. , In short form HIM, is an association founded in October 2007 commercial vehicle manufacturer with headquarters in the Peramu Jaya Industrial Area in Pekan, Malaysia. The plant operates as a joint venture between DRB - HICOM Bhd. and the Isuzu JIDOSHA k.k.

The company is headed by Taizo Nakahigashi.

The factory site covers an area of ​​14 hectares. Approximately 12,000 to 14,000 units are produced here annually.

The history of the work, however, begins in January of the year 1994 as this under the name of HICOM Commercial Vehicle Sdn. Bhd.. is justified. In April 1996, already made the first renaming. Under the new company name of Malaysia Truck and Bus Sdn. Bhd.. eventually became the HICOM Perkasa, a licensed version of the Isuzu Elf fifth generation launched. In January 2005, eventually followed by the Mercedes -Benz W211 as a second product of the manufacturer. At the same time also began the production of the Mitsubishi Fuso Canters for the local market. In April, the Mercedes -Benz W203 and Mercedes- Benz Actros were added. The Mercedes -Benz W221 was the last licensing model in July 2006 to do so.

As Isuzu However, in June 2006, took over the majority of shares and the plant in Isuzu HICOM Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.. untitled, production of the Mercedes - Benz models completely in the adjacent factory building today HICOM Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.. shifted. Therefore, only the HICOM Perkasa and the Isuzu D -Max are currently being manufactured here. Newest Model is the Isuzu Heavy Duty, a licensing model of Isuzu Forward the fourth generation.

Model Overview

Isuzu Bighorn 1/1998 bis 1/2005

Mercedes -Benz E-Class 1/2005 bis 10/2007

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1/2005 bis 10/2007

Isuzu D-Max 5/2005 bis 4/2009

Mercedes -Benz C-Class 5/2005 bis 10/2007

Mercedes -Benz Actros 5/2005 bis 10/2007

Mercedes -Benz S-Class 6 /2006, until 10/2007

Isuzu Heavy Duty since 10/2007

Isuzu D-Max since 4/2009