In Japan, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, its principal competitors are the Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa, Mazda Parkway, Nissan Civilian, and Toyota Coaster.

A much larger (53 seats) rear-engine bus called Journey K appeared in 1972 and was in turn replaced by the Isuzu Erga Mio in 1999.

There was also a light duty Journey E, which is still made on the Elf basis but with bodywork supplied by an outside firm.

GM Korea (Chevrolet) BLD24 was a licence made from Isuzu Journey M series Micro Bus.

GM Korea reentered micro bus division after taking over from Shinjin Motors in May 1973 which it continues to have the capacity of 25 passengers.