Chevy Jumps Back into Low Cab Forward Commercial Chassis Trucks [News]

2016 chevy isuzu n-series chassis cab crew low forward cab
2016 Chevy 4500 Crew Chassis Cab

You may have seen an Isuzu commercial truck dealership attached to a Chevrolet or GMC store. GM and Isuzu have had a long partnership on truck components, engines, and commercial vehicles.

Now, Chevrolet is taking a step further to brand the Isuzu N-series low cab forward 3500, 4500, and 5500 chassis cabs with the Chevy badge for the 2016 model year. GM has been absent from the medium duty commercial truck segment since 2009, when the Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick exited the market.

Both Ford and Ram have entries in the 4500 and 5500 class of trucks. Also, Ford is updating the F-650 and F-750 commercial vehicles. This is Chevrolet’s move to compete in this space, and the company has a unique approach.

The low cab forward design is one unique feature that is an exercise in efficient packaging. The passenger compartment sits on top of the powertrain. You will be able to get both gasoline and diesel powered variant of these trucks.

2016 Chevrolet 4500 Low Cab Forward Regular Cab

GM is putting more than just badging on these trucks. The gasoline propulsion comes curtesy of the GM’s 6.0-liter V8 that is mated to the 6-speed automatic transmission. However, you can also get Isuzu-sources 3.0-liter or 5.2-liter turbo-diesel engines depending on the model. The gas-powered models will be assembled in the United States at the Charlotte, Michigan facility.

There will be six models available: 3500, 3500 HD, 4500, 4500 HD, 5500, and 5500 HD. Chevrolet has not yet disclosed the weight rating for all these models. We also don’t know when production will begin. These trucks are labeled as 2016 model year, so they may become available at the Chevrolet dealership before the end of calendar year 2015.

These trucks will be available in regular and crew cabs with chassis lengths ranging from 109 to 212 inches.

We are looking forward to learning more about the specification and pricing. In the meantime, check out this 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis with a dump-truck body.