Isuzu Autonomous Driving Test Course

planned

Isuzu Motors plans to establish Japan's first dedicated autonomous driving test course for commercial vehicles within the Isuzu Hokkaido Proving Ground (IHPG) in Mukawa, Hokkaido. The course will cover approximately 190,000 square metres and include simulated urban streets, highway entry and exit sections, and rural roads with traffic infrastructure to safely reproduce complex scenarios. It is designed for large vehicles such as articulated buses and heavy truck trailers and will support testing of sensors, AI systems, and control technologies. A new research and maintenance facility will also be constructed alongside the track. The course aims to accelerate practical deployment of autonomous trucks and buses and support safety standards, certification, and operational guidelines.