Isuzu Buses · NQR81M Zuri
Isuzu NQR81M Zuri
29 seats, Yagura body
The Zuri (Yagura) body seats 29 on the 4,778 cc NQR81M chassis at 150 hp, 7,815 mm long with hydraulic brake booster braking. Same mechanicals as the 33-seat Cowl — the difference is interior layout and seat pitch.
- Seats
- 29
- GVW
- 8,500 kg
- Engine
- 4,778 cc
- Power
- 150 hp
Deciding between sizes? Compare with the NQR81M Cowl — we hide everything they share.
We are not publishing a price for this model. Body, specification and finance structure move it too far for a single figure to be useful — we quote against your actual duty cycle instead. Customer support line 0800-720-797.
Built to your work
Versatile applications
The NQR81M Zuri is supplied for bodying. These are the configurations Kenyan operators specify most often — tell us the duty cycle and we will quote the build.
Staff transport
PSV / SACCO routes
Tour and shuttle
School transport
Body options
- Bodied bus
Specifications
NQR81M Zuri technical data
Transcribed from published Isuzu documentation — each table names the document its figures came from. Confirm the final specification of your build with your sales consultant before ordering — body mass reduces available payload.
Range overview
| Seats | 29 |
|---|---|
| Axle layout | 4x2 |
| Engine | 4HL1-TCS |
| Displacement (cc) | 4,778 |
| Max output | 150 hp (114 kW) |
| Transmission | MYY-6S, 6-speed |
| Overall length (mm) | 7,815 |
| GVW (kg) | 8,500 |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 100 |
| Brake system | Hydraulic brake booster, dual circuit |
Model identification
| Model Code | NQR81U-MN5VBY (Yagura) |
|---|---|
| Axle Layout | 4x2 |
| Rear Tyre | Dual |
| Seats | 29 |
Engine
| Model | 4HL1-TCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Diesel 4-cylinder, common rail turbocharged with intercooler |
| Displacement (cc) | 4,778 |
| Max Output hp (kW) @ rpm | 150 (114) @ 2,600 |
| Max Torque Nm (kg·m) @ rpm | 402 (41) @ 1,500–2,600 |
| Pre-air Cleaner & High Air Intake Pipe | Standard |
| Fuel Water Sedimentors | Standard |
| Heavy Duty Radiator | Standard |
| Emission | Euro IV |
Clutch & transmission
| Clutch Type | Single dry plate |
|---|---|
| Diameter (mm/inch) | 325/13" |
| Operation | Hydraulic control |
| Transmission Make / Model | MYY-6S |
| Type | Manual, 6-speed / 1 reverse |
Suspension, brakes & steering
| Front & Rear Suspension | Semi-elliptical alloy steel leaf springs with double-acting telescopic shock absorbers |
|---|---|
| Brake System | Hydraulic brake booster, hydraulic dual circuit |
| Front & Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Park Brake | Mechanical, at rear of transmission |
| Auxiliary Brake | Exhaust brake |
| Speed Limiter | 80 km/h |
| Steering Operation | Power |
| Steering Tilt | Standard |
Wheels, tyres & fuel
| Tubeless Tyre | Standard |
|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 9.5R17.5 |
| Rim Size | 17.5x6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 100 |
| Fuel Tank Lock | Standard |
Axles & electrical
| Front Axle Capacity (kg) | 3,300 |
|---|---|
| Rear Axle Capacity (kg) | 6,600 |
| Final Drive Ratio (:1) | 5.125 / 5.571 |
| Battery | 12V — NS70x2 |
| Alternator | 24V — 80A |
Dimensions (mm)
| OL — Overall Length | 7,815 |
|---|---|
| OW — Overall Width | 2,040 |
| OH — Overall Height | 2,275 |
| WB — Wheelbase | 4,475 |
| FOH — Front Overhang | 1,110 |
| ROH — Rear Overhang | 2,230 |
Specification source: isuzu-buses-kenya-specifications.md. If a figure here differs from your brochure, tell us and we will reconcile it against the manufacturer document rather than quietly changing the page.
Where to see it
Available at every TMD branch
Stock varies by location. Book ahead and we will have the model ready when you arrive.
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