Isuzu Journey

See also: Isuzu Journey-K and Isuzu Journey-J
Isuzu Journey
Overview
ManufacturerIsuzu
Also calledNissan Civilian
Production1970-2021
Body and chassis
ClassMinibus
Body styleSingle-decker bus
Platformaircraft
RelatedNissan Civilian
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

The Isuzu Journey (kana:いすゞ・ジャーニー) is a minibus produced by the Japanese manufacturer Isuzu from 1970 to 2021. The range was primarily available as a city bus and a tourist coach.

In Japan, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, its principal competitors are the Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa, Mazda Parkway, Nissan Civilian, and Toyota Coaster. The current W41 series Journey was based on Civilian.

History

The first use of the "Journey" nameplate was on the 1970 "Journey S". This was an Isuzu Elf 150 truck with a 15-seater bus rear and has a KA5#B chassis code. The Elf had been available as a compact bus since 1964 but was originally still called an Elf. This was replaced in 1981 by the more space efficient and lighter Isuzu Fargo series.

In 1973, the 26-seater Journey M (on an Elf 250-basis) and the longer 29-seat Journey L (Elf 350) were manufactured with diesel engines of 2.8 and 3.6 litres respectively.[1] These engines were later upgraded to more powerful, cleaner units. A much larger (53 seats) rear-engine bus called Journey K appeared in 1972 and was in turn replaced by the Isuzu Erga Mio in 1999. There was also a light duty Journey E, which is still made on the Elf basis but with bodywork supplied by an outside firm.

The Journey L and M were replaced by a rebadged Nissan Civilian in 1993. The Isuzu Journey W40 and W41 are rebadged Nissan Civilian models.

Model Listing

  • BE/BL/BM Series (1973-1993)
  • K Series (1972-1999)
  • W40 Series (1993-1999)
  • W41 Series (1999–present)

Isuzu Journey-M

Isuzu Journey-L

  • Late second generation Journey L
    Late second generation Journey L

Isuzu Journey-J

The Isuzu Journey-J is a rebadged Hino Liesse, available between 2003 and 2011.

  • PB-RX6J (2004)
  • BDG-RX6J (2007)
  • Journey-J BDG-RX6JFBJ
    Journey-J BDG-RX6JFBJ

GMK (Chevrolet) BLD24

GMK (Chevrolet) BLD24
Overview
ManufacturerGM Korea
ProductionMay 1973 - September 1974
AssemblyBusanjin, Busan, South Korea[2]
Body and chassis
ClassMicro Bus
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedIsuzu Journey M
Powertrain
Engine2.4 L I4 Isuzu C240 (diesel)
Dimensions
Length6400 mm
Width2200 mm
Height2400 mm
Chronology
PredecessorShinjin Micro Bus
SuccessorSaehan BL064

GM Korea (Chevrolet) BLD24 was a licence made from Isuzu Journey M series Micro Bus.

External image
image icon GMK BLD24 : [1]

GM Korea reentered micro bus division after taking over from Shinjin Motors in May 1973 which it continues to have the capacity of 25 passengers. This model also equip with the Isuzu's 74 metric horsepower C240 4-cylinder diesel engine. Only 121 were made before they discontinued in September 1974.

See also

Isuzu Journey-K

References

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  1. ^ 自動車ガイドブック [Automobile Guide Book 1976/1977] (in Japanese), vol. 23, Japan: Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, 1976-10-20, p. 166, 0053-760023-3400
  2. ^ Daewoo Bus Global Corp.; Company; In Korea; Busan Plant Archived 2008-12-01 at the Wayback Machine