By Muhammed Hashim 
The D-Max is one of the most successful pickup trucks in the country and is already available for private individuals, as well as commercial applications
The Isuzu D-Max Ambulance has been launched in India. This special iteration of the pickup truck boasts AIS-125 Type C ambulance specifications. D-Max has been the most successful pickup truck in our country. Off-roading enthusiasts bought it like hotcakes. In fact, it even finds commercial applications in its base trim, which has specifically been designed for that purpose. Therefore, we are already used to having this pickup truck in various avatars. Finally, let us take a look at the details of the Ambulance version.
Isuzu D-Max Ambulance Launched
The Isuzu D-Max has been designed to provide unparalleled reliability, safety and comfort in patient transportation to empower a faster response during medical emergencies. There are loads of dedicated amenities to make it an impressive ambulance. These include things like mandatory warning lights, flashers, sirens, side lights and PA systems along with the high visibility stickers on the vehicle body, durable and hygienic interiors, and rust-free with PUF insulated GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) body panels. Apart from that, the rear body is spacious with fixed glass windows on the doors and sliding ones on the sides.
To enhance the ingress and egress, the wide rear doors can open fully, and the built-in ramp enables ease of movement for the stretcher-cum-trolley. Other highlights include a well-lit cabin via LED lights, comfortable seating, plenty of storage spaces, a privacy curtain from the driver’s compartment, external storage provision for oxygen cylinders, hoses, oxygen manifold source and delivery system, oxygen humidifier and more. All these are designed in accordance with the AIS-125 Type C specifications. In essence, there are 14 ‘Best-in-Class’ features along with all the staple requirements of providing ‘Basic Life Support’ services.
Specs and Price
The Isuzu D-Max Ambulance comes with a familiar RZ4E 1.9-litre 4-cylinder VGS turbo intercooled engine which generates a healthy 120 kW (161 hp) and 360 Nm of peak power and torque. Based on the robust iGRIP platform, this ambulance is ideal for both urban and rural roads. The shorter wheelbase, high ground clearance, bigger tyres and small turning radius make it perfect for manoeuvrability. Apart from that, it comes with tons of active and passive safety features. These incorporate ABS, EBD, ESC, Hill Descent Control, 2 Airbags, collapsible steering column and side intrusion protection beam for the front cabin. At this moment, the introductory price of the Isuzu D-Max Ambulance is Rs 26 lakh, ex-showroom.
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