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ISUZU Motors South Africa (IMSAf) said it will be introducing the much-anticipated ISUZU paint colours to its current generation of vehicles. These captivating new colours are set to enhance the visual appeal of ISUZU’s vehicles, offering customers a fresh and dynamic choice.
”As ISUZU Motors South Africa’s operation continues to integrate with the broader ISUZU Motors organisation, we are aligning our brand and product portfolio with the Isuzu’s global product strategy. The adoption of the new paint colours is a natural next step as we launch the enhanced and expanded range for the South African market,” says Kevin Fouche, Department Executive: Planning and Program Management.
These new colours for the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) line-up are a testament to ISUZU’s commitment to providing customers with innovative options that suit their personal style and preferences.
The new colours are:
- Islay Gray
- Splash White
- Red Spinel
- Mercury Silver
- Onyx Black
- Biarritz Blue
- Dolomite White
ISUZU continues to offer Desert Orange and Safari Beige in its colour options.
Transitioning Colour Palette
Here’s a breakdown of the old and new paint colours along with their corresponding affected models and introduction timings:
| Current | Approximate End Date | New Colour | Approximate Start Date |
| Summit White | 31 July 2023 | Splash White | 01 August 2023 |
| Pull Me Over Red | 01 August 2023 | Red Spinel | 04 September 2023 |
| Son of a Gun Gray | 15 September 2023 | Islay Gray | 16 October 2023 |
| Pepperdust | 15 September 2023 | – | – |
| Switchblade Silver | 13 November 2023 | Mercury Silver | 01 December 2023 |
| Black Meet Kettle | 15 December 2023 | Onyx Black | 08 January 2024 |
| Blue Me Away | 22 January 2024 | Biarittz Blue | 19 February 2024 |
“This rollout of new paint colours will be seamlessly integrated into the ongoing vehicle production process. Commencing from February 2023, as the current paint stock depletes, the new colours will be introduced without causing any inconvenience or disruption to our valued customers,” adds Fouche.
- Gen 6 will only come in Splash White, Mercury Silver, Red Spinel and Biarritz Blue.
- Gen 7 – Base, and L will be available in Splash White, Mercury Silver, Red Spinel, Biarritz Blue, Onyx Black
- Gen 7 – LS, LSE and V-CROSS (and ARCTIC) will be available in Splash White, Mercury Silver, Red Spinel, Biarritz Blue, Onyx Black and Islay Gray
- Gen 7 – V-CROSS (and ARCTIC) will still be available in Desert Orange.
- Safari Beige continues as a special value offering on Gen 7 Base, L and LS models.
“ISUZU Motors South Africa is excited to bring these captivating new paint colours to its vehicles, enhancing their appeal and giving customers the opportunity to express themselves through their choice of colour,” ends Fouche.
