| Engine |
- All Engine variants meeting Bharat Stage II(Euro II) emission norms.
- Enhanced performance of CNG Engines with air-conditioning.
- Front cover new gasket with better surface finish & to eliminate oil leakage.
- Side cover new gasket and new aluminium side cover to reduce noise and better sealing.
- Oil sump and flatness gasket improved for reducing engine leakage.
- Improved sealing in chain tensioner locating hole to better engine sealing.
- Rocker cover improved form and material for better engine sealing.
- Modified engine plug to avoid any engine damage.
- Improved banjo sealing for form and surface finish.
- Higher capacity water pump for efficient engine cooling.
- New diaphragm dutch for reduced clutch effort and smoother engagement.
- Improved material of cylinder gasket to improve engine performance.
- New air cleaner mounting bracket for trouble free life and durability.
- Introduction of extra piston ring for improved engine performance.
- Introduction of 4 ring piston & conformable oil ring to improve engine performance.
- Improved low end torque in 1500 DSL with FIE to improve pick up.
- Spring backed valve guide seal in 1500 DSL/CNG/LPG for improved engine performance.
- Resistive suppressive type HT Cable for 1500 CNG and LPG along with igniter assembly to reduce Electro magnetic interference (EMI).
- Introduction of rubber cap on the distributor 1500 CNG & 1500 LPG.
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| Steering |
- Power Steering in Ambassador 1800 ISZ and 2000 DSZ.
- New style PU Steering wheel.
- Upper column bearing changed to sealed type bearing for better movement of steering.
- The rod end design modified to ensure standard articulation torque.
- Improved rack and bush surface finish to reduce steering effort.
- Controlled pinion rolling torque to reduce vibration and eliminate rattling.
- Lubricating grease ripple on steering assembly with PVC rubber rack bellows to enhance life.
- Longer steering rack bush in steering for smoother manoeuvrability.
- Introduction of TRW manual steering on DSZ & ISZ variants.
- Lower column cup bearing replaced with rubber bonded metallic bush to enhance the life.
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| Suspension |
- Introduction of high capacity front axle bearing for durability and improved performance.
- Introduction of Metlon bushes in suspension links for increased suspension life.
- Groove added on outer dia of distance tube for grease retention for enhanced suspension life.
- Metallastic rubber bushes with improved rubber compound to avoid brush disintegration.
- Introduction of additional groove on link bushes for better lubrication and performance.
- Introducing higher grade grease system for Heavy duty cycle.
- Improved pressure greasing to ensure proper lubrication.
- Tighter tolerance between swivel pin thread and bush diameter to reduce rattling.
- Thickness of lower arm increased to enhance durability and ruf & tuf usage.
- New rear shock absorber with bottom Eye Let to improve ground clearances and better performance on rugged surfaces.
- Introduction of 8 leaf 2 stage spring for better load carrying.
- Introduction of 9 leaf 2 stage spring on 1800 CNG ,1500 CNG,1800 LPG & 1500 LPG to cater extra weight of gas cylinders.
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| Gear Box |
- 5 speed all syncromeshed ISUZU gear box for smoother, effortless and customer friendly gear shift.
- Optimised spring tension of sliding hub.
- Modified gear box extension in 1500 DSL in for durability and enhanced performance.
- Introduction of high tensile synchronizer.
- Improved gear cone finished and entry radius.
- Introduction of Nylon in pivot housing with controlled tolerance of component to reduce teaselling sound and gear level vibration.
- Introduction of Remote shift mechanism with central console for lesser vibration and smooth gear shift.
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| Clutch |
- New Clutch driven plate for smoother gear engagement.
- New clutch cover assembly to reduce pedal effort.
- Introduction of new thrust bearing to increase durability & reduce frequent dismantling of clutch housing for carbon change.
- Introduction of clutch pedal stopper to prevent over stressing of clutch plate spring and also reduce effort for clutch operation in 1500 DSL.
- Introduction of new clutch driven plate with 6 cushion coil spring with improve gripping to eliminate rattling noise.
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| Rear Axle |
- Introduction of Salisbury Rear axle in ISZ – resulting in noise reduction, improved quality and ease of service.
- Modified differential pinion pin for durability.
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| Brakes |
- Disc brakes on ISZ and DSZ for efficient and control braking performance on high speeds.
- Introduction of rear drum brake with auto adjusting type with bypass valves & pressure conscious reducing valve to have control on high speed braking.
- Controlled concentricity of front and rear brake drum to eliminate vibration free steering.
- Controlled squareness of stub axle to have uniform braking.
- Introduction of improved master cylinder with incorporation of bleeder nipple in master cylinder bore to eliminate spongy braking.
- Hydraulic brake hose modified to withstand high bursting pressure.
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| Electrical |
- Introduction of interface 20W locking type horn relay better sound & durability.
- Improved hardness to ensure reliability.
- Introduction of 2M14 starter to have better startability.
- Introduction of higher rating alternator for better performance.
- Introduction of Improved starter hardness for quick startability.
- Introduction of engine compartment light for easy inspection.
- Introduction of new wiper system to improve reliability and wiping performance.
- Introduction of wind shield wash system for effective windshield cleaning.
- Introduction of extra connection for fog lamp.
- Introduction of new Tail tell light signals.
- Horn modified and relocated for better performance.
- Introduction of third brake light for better visibility.
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| Door Locks |
- Introduction of new designed door latch and inner handles for smoother operation.
- Introduction of new designed pull type door outer handles for better aesthetics & feather touch operation.
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| Trim & Seats |
- Ergonomically designed PU seats for enhanced comfort and durability.
- Central arm-rest on rear seat for better comfort.
- Introduction of moulded roof liner with finishers for better aesthetics & more effective A/C cooling.
- Door pad sealing improved by adding bigger size water deflector.
- Improved material for door pads for durability.
- Introduction of oil tempered Hard board for door pad to eliminate water absorption.
- Moulded carpets with compressed felt and heat feasible insulation.
- Introduction of ELR front seat belt & lap type rear seats belt.
- Introduction of sealer quarter glass in A/C models for improved cooling.
- Introducing heat restraint in front seat and neck support on rear seat.
- Redesigned rear seats for enhanced seating comfort for long distance travel.
- Introducing improved anchoraged for front and rear seats for durability.
- Introduction of road mounted rear view mirror for better rear view visibility to meet requirement.
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| Body Shell |
- Introduction of modified window glass support bracket to reduce rattling.
- Zinc rich primer application started on bonnet, trunk lid and door clinch area to ensure better paint finish.
- B & C top with roof joint -gas welding improved to give better finish .
- Panel valence readjusted to achieve desired camber angle for improved alignment and stability.
- Trunk lid to body fit and finish improved.
- Improved hinge mounting to eliminate door sagging.
- Rounding off trunk lid bottom corners to improve aesthetics.
- Introduction of weld through sealer between dash outer and wind shield to eliminate water leakage.
- Modification of rear seat cushion bracket for better seating comfort & durability.
- Modified door hinge mountings to improve shut line gaps & levels.
- Wish bone mounting bracket holes corrected to achieve desired caster angles.
- New rear floor & wheel carrier panels for increased luggage volume.
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| Body Panels |
- New tooling and door outer panels with rounded corners for closer aligned body panels .
- New tooling for bonnet panels for better fit.
- New tooling for fender panel.
- New tooling for tonneau outer panels.
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| Manufacturing Systems |
- Bookshelf type pallets for skin panels.
- Gasket type panels for inner panels.
- Overhead conveyor for door assembly movement.
- Introduction of door assembly hemming dies.
- New skid lines in body shop.
- 100% wheel balancing in car line.
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| Other features |
- Provision of plugs in all holes to reduce air intake noise in passenger compartments of Eco friendly.
- Introduction of Eco friendly R 134a Refrigerant in ISZ & DSZ.
- Introduction of single key for door lock, fuel filter cap lock & clickey lock.
- Introduction of Treves insulation for Noise, Vibration and Harshness(NVH)
- FRP bumpers in select models.
- New front grill with central bar in body colour in select models.
- Full wheel hub cover.
- New headlamps with clear lens & prismatic reflectors
- Parking lamp & tail lamp with clear lens & amber bulb.
- Side indicator & escutcheon.
- Redesigned fairing rear number plate.
- PU seats with new fabric and magazine pockets behind front seats.
- Digital clock on dash board.
- Reading lamp for rear seats.
- Power point for mobile charger cum cigarette lighter.
- Central hand brake for ease of operation.
- Improved exhaust system.
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| Paint |
- New metallic colors
- Longer top coat paint for extra gloss.
- New improved phosphating system to achieve better paint finish.
- New painting system in pressurised and dirt-free atmosphere for glossier finish.
- Prestic sealer material changed from rubber based to epoxy - EPDM base to have increased weather resistance.
- Etch primer application introduced to improve corrosion resistance.
- DSA thinner (seasonal) introduced in winter to eliminate paint run.
- Improved deck lid drain channel painting.
- Modification of bonnet and deck lid hinges to ensure complete painting of bonnet & trunk lid.
- Plastisol sealer gun orifice dia reduced to ensure uniform beading.
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