How many Isuzu N Series are left in New Zealand?
Uncommon 1 in 634 on the road Built 1994-2026 Sold new in New Zealand
Updated from the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, counted as at 31 August 2026. Recounted every month.
The export name for the Isuzu Elf, the light cab-over truck Isuzu has built since 1959. Models run from the small NLR up through the NPR and NQR as load ratings rise, with tray, box, tipper and other bodies. General Motors has also sold it in North America under Chevrolet and GMC badges.
Still on the road, by model year
The most are from 2016: 522 still registered. Every year is listed under the chart.
Every model year
| Model year | Still registered |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 169 |
| 2002 | 250 |
| 2003 | 154 |
| 2004 | 132 |
| 2005 | 101 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 128 |
| 2010 | 147 |
| 2011 | 168 |
| 2012 | 278 |
| 2013 | 304 |
| 2014 | 371 |
| 2015 | 393 |
| 2016 | 522 |
| 2017 | 481 |
| 2018 | 428 |
| 2019 | 466 |
| 2020 | 383 |
| 2021 | 472 |
| 2022 | 472 |
| 2023 | 510 |
| 2024 | 482 |
| 2025 | 312 |
| 2026 | 160 |
By badge
The versions the register records, most numerous first.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| NQR500 | 990 | Scarce | |
| NPR325 | 667 | Scarce | |
| NPR450 | 660 | Scarce | |
| NPS450 | 407 | Scarce | |
| NPR350 | 263 | Scarce | |
| NLR250 | 229 | Scarce | |
| NPS300 | 191 | Scarce | |
| NPR250 | 98 | Rare | |
| NMR250 | 38 | Rare | |
| NKR250 | 36 | Rare | |
| NPS425 | 32 | Rare | |
| NKR300 | 10 | Rare |
What Uncommon means
Spotto grades every car by how many are still registered in New Zealand. With 7,377 still registered, the Isuzu N Series is Uncommon: the grade for cars with 1,200 to 7,999 left.
By how many are left it ranks 3rd of the 23 Isuzu models and 123rd of all 2,903 cars in Spotto's catalogue.
The six grades: Common, 8,000 or more · Uncommon, 1,200 to 7,999 · Scarce, 175 to 1,199 · Rare, 25 to 174 · Super rare, 5 to 24 · Unicorn, fewer than 5.
Seen one?
Spotto grades every car on New Zealand roads by how many are still registered, down to the generation and the badge. Log the ones you spot, build a collection, and see who else has found one.