It was a long way before Turkey developed its first national model. As in China or India, The Turkish automobile industry has developed historically developed in partnership with foreign players. Each new entrant who wished to distribute their vehicles in the country had to partnership with a small local builder. Thus, in 1968, born Fiat-Tofas and Ojak-Renault. Two manufacturers that today still share more than half of sales in Turkey. later, Ford cooperated with Otosan, Hyundai with Assan, while Toyota arrived after the completion of this system to assemble and distribute its own models in the country. All these manufacturers since then production sites in Turkey. They serve the European market (Renault Clio, Fiat Tipo, Toyota C-HR, Ford SUVs), as well as various export markets.

The first major Turkish manufacturer

The weight of these builders is such that if we look at bestsellers 2022This is not surprising local assembly models. there Fiat Egea (type) was the big first with 36,102 units. Following her Renault Clio (24,377 units) and Toyota Corolla sedan (18,961 units). Without revolutionizing this established order, 100% Turkish manufacturer will debut in its main market this year: TOGG. Created as a consortium of state-owned enterprises and state-owned financial holding companies, it intends to spread 100% electric models. The first model that embodies all these ambitions C-segment SUV: TOGG T10X. Reflecting refined style and high-tech interior, it strives to be so positioned as a premium model. It will be launched in Turkey in the second half of 2023 and will its big arrival in Europe and France in 2024.

Neat and technological SUV

On the outside, this family SUV couldn’t be more classic, incorporating the codes that ensure the success of this category. Imposing silhouette, wide wings, noticeable radiator grille. More is released from the batch of fodder, p elegant light strip consists of two parts, which passes between the two headlights. Don’t judge a book by its cover… On board, the feeling of luxury arises immediately, with neat presentation which seems to take pride of place plush materials. AND a giant 29-inch digital panel occupies the entire width of the instrument panel and complements the 12-inch screen for the driver. TOGG is integrated various connected services to its multimedia interface, as well as a level 2 autonomous driving system.

From the technical side, its electric motor is located on the front axle develops 218 horsepower. In the fall, it will be supplemented with a second engine new version with all-wheel drive. Level of autonomy, your choice of 52.4 kWh or 88.5 kWh batteries will have the range is 314 or 523 kilometers, respectively. Its price starts from 953,000 Turkish lira, or just over 47,000 euros. A model that, knowing the standard of living in Turkey, will be primarily for export.