General MotorsSouth Africa has announced the arrival of the Isuzu KB Midnite Edition – a limited edition exclusive model. There will only be 500 Isuzu KB Midnite Editions made available.

The 6th generation of the Isuzu KB bakkie has done reasonably well. More than 20 000 units have been sold since the product’s launch back in March 2013. Fast forward to 2014 and we’ve got the limited runIsuzu KB Midnite Edition being made available. Specifically this vehicle is a standard Isuzu KB 300 double cab, with a host of extra features.

“The new Midnite Edition continues Isuzu’s heritage of special models in South Africa. Limited edition vehicles are part of Isuzu’s DNA in our country, and the new Midnite Edition has the looks and appeal to attract attention on the road and set its owners apart from the rest,” says General Motors South Africa Isuzu Brand Manager, Mlungisi Nonkonyana.

Isuzu KB Midnite Edition details

With three colours of red, metallic silver or white to choose from, theIsuzu KB Midnite Edition featuresa specialised black bumper guard and black radiator grille. The black theme continues down the sides of the Isuzu KB Midnite Edition with black mirror caps, roof rails, side steps, window surrounds,black sportsbar behind the cab complete with Midnite Edition decals, and branded door sill plates. Finally, there’s some tastyblack 17-inch alloy wheels to round off the Isuzu KB Midnite Edition.

There are threeIsuzu KB Midnite Edition models to choose from. The engine is the same across the range and is the tried and tested3.0-litre D-TEQ diesel engine with 130 kW and 380 Nm on tap, with the choice of a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission with a 4×2 drivetrain, or 4×4 with a manual gearbox only.

Isuzu KB Midnite Edition price in South Africa

TheIsuzu KB Midnite Edition goes on sale from the end of September 2014. Pricing will be announced shortly. TheIsuzu KB Midnite Edition comes standard with a5-year/ 120 000 km warranty and a 5-year/ 90 000 km service plan, with service intervals scheduled every 15 000 km.