Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. announced that nine Isuzu NRR diesel cab chassis outfitted as food trucks by Mobi Munch Inc. have been placed into service on college campuses throughout the U.S. Now operating its three brands on nine purchased and customized Isuzu NRR medium-duty trucks, Mobi Munch will be launching new trucks on other campuses in early 2013.
“The food-truck trend is growing dramatically across the country, and it represents a major opportunity wherever people are looking for affordable, contemporary cuisine at times and in places the typical restaurant might not operate,” said Shaun Skinner, executive vice president and general manager of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America. “We are thrilled that Mobi Munch has recognized that the ruggedness, durability, fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness of Isuzu NRR trucks lend themselves to upfitting as food trucks.”
Isuzu-based Mobi Munch food trucks opened in the following cities: Conway, Ark.; Fort Myers, Gainesville and Tallahassee, Fla; Knoxville, Tenn.; Tempe, Ariz.; San Antonio and Waco, Texas; and Tuscaloosa, Ala. Each truck operates using one of Mobi Munch’s proprietary brands, menus and operating systems: La Lola Loca (Latin street eats); FÀn Boy (Asian fusion cuisine); or Biker Jim’s (gourmet hot dogs).
The Isuzu NRR is a 19,500-lb. GVWR low-cab-forward truck powered by Isuzu’s 4HK1-TC 5.2-liter diesel engine, which generates up to 215 HP. Isuzu added its N-Series trucks were the first on the market to meet stringent emissions standards – the NRR is EPA 2010 compliant, California Air Resources Board HD-OBD compliant, and 50-state clean- idle certified.
The Isuzu 4H engine can run for up to 10,000 miles between oil changes and boasts an astonishing B10 durability rating of 310,000 miles, meaning that 90% of 4H engines will reach that mileage before requiring an overhaul, the truck maker added.
