Isuzu Motors South Africa Launches Legends Of The Long Run—A Tribute To Loyal Customers & The Trucks That Keep Going

    By: Isuzu
    Posted On: Tuesday, 02 June 2026

    ISUZU Motors South Africa trucks have long been synonymous with longevity, durability, and reliability. For decades, the brand has celebrated the engineering excellence behind its vehicles. The machines have become trusted business partners to customers across South Africa.

    ISUZU is now turning the spotlight onto the people behind the brand. The customers placed their trust in the ISUZU badge and, in doing so, helped make the company the country’s number one commercial vehicle brand for 13 consecutive years. Now ISUZU is celebrating that legacy with Legends of the Long Run, a tribute to the trucks that don't quit, where one lucky truck will receive a complete revamp by the OEM.

    The winning vehicle will be carefully refurbished, with the entire restoration process documented, from the first bolt removed to the final engine start.

    In industries such as transport, logistics, and construction, there is no room for downtime and no margin for error. Every missed delivery and every hour off the road translates directly into lost revenue. For this reason, successful operators don’t simply purchase trucks; they invest in assets that deliver measurable returns.

    In business, reliability is not a feature; it is a necessity.

    This is the foundation on which ISUZU Motors South Africa has built its reputation. Known not for promises but for proven performance, ISUZU trucks continue to demonstrate their value through kilometres travelled, uptime achieved, and businesses kept in motion.

    “Our success as a brand is built not only on the strength of our engineering, but on the trust our customers place in us every day,” says Mpho Nkhumeleni - Department Executive for CV Sales at ISUZU Motors South Africa. “Legends of the Long Run is a celebration of those customers and the incredible journeys they have taken with their trucks that continue to deliver value well beyond expectations.”

    The vehicles that are eligible for this competition are working trucks that have clocked hundreds of thousands of kilometres, many exceeding the one-million-kilometre mark, and are still on the road, still delivering, and still generating income for their owners.

    This enduring performance is no coincidence. It is the result of over a century of global ISUZU engineering expertise, combined with more than 60 years of experience in the South African market.

    Tell Us Your Story

    As part of the campaign, ISUZU Motors South Africa is inviting truck owners to share their journeys and experiences with their ISUZU vehicles. One standout entry will be selected to receive a full vehicle restoration by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Who better to restore a truck than the engineering team that built it?

    Your ISUZU could be the next legend.

    Share your story and stand a chance to win.

    To enter: Tell us your story at http://www.isuzu.co.za/legends

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