Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSA) was established on 1 January 2018 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited. It is the first manufacturing and distribution organisation outside of Japan where Isuzu has 100% ownership. IMSA is headquartered in Struandale, Gqeberha, and serves as an important base for Isuzu’s long-term growth throughout Africa. The company distributes the Isuzu mu-X SUV and manufactures the Isuzu D-MAX range of bakkies, as well as medium-, heavy- and extra-heavy trucks. For the past nine years, Isuzu has occupied the number one position in the medium- and heavy-duty commercial truck segment of the South African market.