Isuzu Motors announces the launch of Isuzu D-Max ambulance, fully built to AIS-125 Type C ambulance specifications, aiming for afaster response while providing reliability, safety and comfort in patient transportation. Designed for India with advanced technology and keeping in mind the requirements of healthcare providers, the new Isuzu D-Max Ambulance comes with 14 features.
Conforming to AIS-125 Type C specifications, the ambulance comes with an introductory price of Rs. 25,99,990, ex-showroom, Chennai.
Powered by RZ4E 1.9L 4-cylinder VGS Turbo intercooled engine, which has a flat peak torque curve, that delivers power of 160.9 bhp at 3600 rpm and torque of 360 Nm at 2000-2500 rpm, giving a resultant speed and acceleration which are crucial for a swift response during the “Golden Hour.”
It’s built on iGRIP platform, making it tough and stable, ideal for both urban and rural roads. The Hi-Ride suspension with double wishbone provides a strong SUV-like suspension system designed for heavy usage and provides better cabin comfort for all occupants. The other features include a shorter wheelbase, superior ground clearance, gradeability, bigger tyres and a smaller turning circle radius.
It comes with features like TCS (Traction Control System), ESC (Electronic Stability Control), HDC (Hill Descent Control), EBA (Emergency Brake Assist), BOS (Intelligent Brake Override System) apart from ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution). For passive safety, it comes with pedestrian-friendly front fascia, driver and co-driver seats have 3-point seat belts with pre-tensioner load limiters, seat belt warning system, airbags for driver and co-driver, collapsible steering column and side intrusion protection beam for the front cabin.
The front cabin features a twin cockpit ergonomic design with wrap-around bucket seats upholstered in high-quality fabric, adjustable headrests, and air-conditioning, ensuring a comfortable and fatigue-free ride for the driver and co-driver.
The patient transport compartment is equipped with the mandatory warning lights, flashers, sirens, side lights and PA system along with the high visibility stickers on the vehicle body. It is durable and interiorshygienic, rust-free with PUF insulated GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) body panels.
The interior is white with ambience LED lights, comfortable seating of the medical response members and attenders, allowing emergency responders to administer medical care swiftly andefficiently. It also has storage units that have been placed within easy reach. It comes with a sliding window with the driver cabin with a black privacy curtain. The patient compartment has an external storage provision for oxygen cylinders. Hoses, oxygen manifold source and delivery system with oxygen humidifier, etc., as per AIS-125 specs., are provided inside the patient compartment.
The rear body is spacious, has fixed glass windows on the doors and sliding ones on sides. The wide rear doors can be fully opened for easy egress and ingress of medical response team members via the step and also while handing the stretcher-cum-trolley with the built-inramp. The fully built Isuzu D-Max ambulanceisdesignedto cater to all the staple requirements of providing ‘Basic Life Support’ services and comes ready to operate.
