Think Isuzu and more than likely you'll imagine commercial vehicles that can transport goods and move heavy cargo with ease. With their powerful turbo-diesel engines, robust durability, and bulletproof reliability, it's no wonder Isuzu Philippines continues to be the No.1 truck brand in the country for 25 consecutive years.

Recently, Isuzu Philippines celebrated this milestone with the 2025 Truck Fest wherein customers were able to out the brand's latest vehicles and heavy-movers, take advantage of discounts and special deals, as well as browse custom vehicles made possible by Isuzu's body builder partners. One of the trucks immediately caught our attention and looked like it's ready for duty.

It's an Isuzu N-Series truck that has been transformed into a troop carrier and boy does it look badass. Made possible by F. Cura Industries and FMC Trucks, the troop carrier receives a healthy dose of bended steel plates on its chassis, subframe, and body panels. This provides ample protection for both the occupants and important components of the vehicle.

It also has a built-in troop protector that measures 4 feet tall, is detachable and comes with thick mild steel plate panels for extra protection. Both the front and rear suspension make use of leaf springs although the body builder replaced the stock shocks with aftermarket dampers for improved ride quality.

Under the hood, the troop carrier is powered by a 5.2L turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine that makes 155 PS at 2600 rpm and 419 Nm of torque between 1600 – 2600 rpm. Power is then sent to a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4WD system for go-anywhere capability. For cargo-carrying purposes, the front axle is rated to hold up to 2,800 kg while the rear is even more capable at 6,600 kg. To cover long distances, this N-Series truck comes with a 100-liter fuel tank.

With the ability to cover almost any terrain, this Isuzu troop carrier looks ready for action and we won't be surprised if we start to see several examples being used by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).