1. TEMSA’s Opalin, Avenue Plus
bus models launched
T
emsa, the leading Turkish bus-maker,
introduced Opalin and Avenue Plus, two
new bus models of 7.7 and 12 meters re-
spectively. As a 33-seat bus, Opalin offers the
highest passenger capacity and largest interior
space in its class. Similarly, Avenue Plus offers
the largest interior space in its class and the
start-stop system for the irst time in commer-
cial motor vehicles.
In addition to the two new models, Temsa exhibited seven
other products from its range – the Maraton, Maraton VIP,
Avenue ÝBUS, Sair Plus, Sair Plus VÝP, Prestij SX and MD9
electriCITY bus models.
Addressing the global press
conference on day one of the
exhibition, the Temsa General
Manager Mr. Dinçer Çelik, stated
that they had made a fast entrance
to 2016 with new several product
launches and added the follow-
ing: “We take part in the exhibi-
tion with our wide product range.
Among the 9 products displayed
in our stand, there are completely
new models for observation of
industry professionals. With its
R&D strength, Temsa does not
slowdown in terms of innova-
tions. We have made a fast entry
into the year. On March 21, we
launched the new model Prestij
SX at the Sabancý Holding centre
in Istanbul with the participation
of industry professionals and the
press. Previously, on March 6, we
had launched MD9 electriCÝTY,
a product completely designed
by Temsa, with the participation
of Sabancý Holding CEO Zafer
Mr. Dinçer Çelik, General Manager, Temsa
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2. Kurtul and Industry
Group President Me-
hmet Pekarun. This
time, at Busworld
Turkey, we are happy
to introduce two com-
pletely new products
to you.”
Mr. Çelik pointed
out to the fact that
Opalin and Avenue
Plus offer the largest
interior space in their
class and provided
the vital information
about the new buses.
The Opalin model
is 7.7 meters long,
3.4 meters high and
2.4 meters wide. It
will make a differ-
ence with its baggage
compartment of 4.9
cubic meters as well.
Its Euro 6 compat-
ible engine produces
180 hp of power.
Ergonomic design of Opalin
aims to offer the highest level
of comfort to 33 passengers
and the driver.
He added: “We also believe
that the other new model,
Avenue Plus, will receive
high appreciation with its
new front and rear design. It
is 12 meters long, 3.2 meters
high and 2.5 meters wide.
Power output of the Euro 6
compatible engine is 280 hp.
Avenue Plus offers very high
level of safety and comfort. It
also has a specially designed
area for disabled passengers.
Seats include an adjustable
arm rest system. It will pro-
vide an important advantage
to bus operators in terms of
fuel economy as well. Avenue
Plus is the irst in offering the
engine start-stop system in
commercial motor-vehicles.
We are among the excep-
tional automotive producers
which are capable of offering
suitable products to all cus-
tomer groups in the inter-city,
tourist, urban transportation
categories. Our innovations
for this year are not limited to
4 products. Product launches
will continue apace and we
will cover a signiicant dis-
tance in becoming the leading
brand of the bus industry.”
100 Temsa buses for
Metro Turizm
A customer cocktail event
was organized at the Temsa
exhibition stand on April 14.
When the irst Maraton bus
was handed over to Metro
Turizm, one of the leading
companies in the inter-city
passenger transportation
industry, as a part of the order
for 50 Maraton and 50 Sair
Plus buses. Keys of the irst
bus were presented to Metro
Turizm Board Chairman
Çiðdem Öztürk by Temsa
General Manager Dinçer Çe-
lik and Sales Director Murat
Anýl.
In his speech after the
handover ceremony, Mr. Çelik
expressed their satisfaction
with the long-rooted coopera-
tion with Metro Turizm, one
of the leading companies in
the inter-city passenger trans-
portation industry and added:
“From our product range, 50
Maraton and 50 Sair Plus
buses will serve in the Metro
Turizm leet. We are happy to
deliver the irst Maraton dur-
ing the Busworld Exhibition.
We wish them good luck and
a proitable operation with the
new buses.”
Mr. Murat Anýl, Temsa
Sales Director, stated: “Metro
Turizm provides services to
more than 20 million pas-
sengers a year. During these
services, Temsa buses receive
appreciation with low fuel
consumption and high level
of comfort. The season will
start soon and Metro Turizm
achieves continuous growth
year after year in line with the
objectives set by Mr. Galip
Öztürk. We feel happy to
contribute to the achievement
of these objectives. We wish
that they will be satisied and
have a proitable season with
Temsa’s Maraton and Sair
Plus bus models. I would like
to express my special thanks
to the Metro Turizm manage-
ment and Mr. Galip Öztürk for
preferring Temsa.”
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