Introducing its electric vehicles at international events, developed with new models that meet the high expectations of the world markets including Europe primarily, Anadolu Isuzu continued the tradition this year as well and introduced the NovoVolt model, the latest addition to its portfolio, for the first time at the Busworld Europe Brussels Fair, held between 7-12 October. Other alternative fuel vehicles exhibited by Anadolu Isuzu also attracted great attention from the participants at the fair, which is considered one of the most important events of the commercial vehicle industry and brings together leading commercial vehicle brands and related sub-industry companies. The fully electric CitiVolt model won the Excellence award in the "SAFETY BUS" category at the Busworld Vehicle Awards 2023 held within the scope of the fair.
The New NovoVolt
Having 40 years of experience in commercial vehicle production and the pioneering position in the sector with its robust and reliable models, each of which has proven itself in the market, Anadolu Isuzu introduced its new model NovoVolt for the first time at Busworld Europe Brussels Fair. As Anadolu Isuzu's first electric Service & Tourism bus, NovoVolt is the electric version of NOVO, Anadolu Isuzu's award-winning and renown product since 2008. Ready to bring zero emissions, low noise and modernity to cities with its electric engine and redesigned appearance, NovoVolt uses Allison transmission, which is considered one of the most reliable and high-performance products in the automobile world. With low operating costs, maximum efficiency, high maneuverability and a length of 7.3 meters NovoVolt provides a spacious interior and comfort for medium-long distance journeys as well as a smoother ride with superior power transmission, bringing customers the best experience, taking into account the current needs of intercity travel.
NovoVolt will provide a range of up to 225 km with its 165kwH battery option. NovoVolt's electric motor generating 320kW of power and 12kNm of torque is ready to meet all performance expectations. With low operating costs, maximum efficiency and high maneuverability, a length of 7.3 meters, NovoVolt offers a spacious interior and comfort for medium-long distance journeys, taking the current needs of intercity travel into consideration, providing a smoother ride and superior power transmission, bringing customers the best experience.
NovoVolt, Anadolu Isuzu's first electric Shuttle & Tourism bus, is the electric version of NOVO, Anadolu Isuzu's award-winning and well-known product since 2008. NovoVolt, which is ready to bring zero emissions, low noise and modernity to cities with its electric engine and redesigned appearance, uses Allison transmission, which is considered one of the most reliable and high-performance products in the automobile world. Providing low operating costs, maximum efficiency, high maneuverability and a length of 7.3 meters, a spacious interior and comfort for medium-long distance journeys, NovoVolt offers customers with a smoother ride and superior power transfer. brings together experience. NovoVolt will provide a range of up to 225 km with the 165kwH battery option. NovoVolt's electric motor, generating 320kW power and 12kNm torque, is ready to meet all performance expectations. With battery packs mounted on the floor and carefully planned weight distribution, NovoVolt provides the opportunity to carry up to 29 passengers. NovoVolt, which reflects Anadolu Isuzu's new design language and will be added to its electric vehicle portfolio and, will be on the roads in 2025 as Anadolu Isuzu's first electric medium-sized bus in the service-tourism segment.
In his speech at the press conference organized at the fair, Tuğrul Arıkan, General Manager of Anadolu Isuzu, stated the following: "As Anadolu Isuzu, we have been producing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years, while also continuing to improve our presence and product diversity in markets both in Turkey and abroad. In our uninterrupted growth journey, we export our buses and medium-sized buses to more than 45 countries around the world. In this regard, we took our place again this year at the Busworld Europe Brussels Fair, which brings together the main stakeholders of the global bus production industry with our innovative and environmentally friendly models. We are very happy for the awards, the great interest and reputation the vehicles we produce with our know-how and expertise in the field have received worldwide, as well as in this fair.
Other stars of the Busworld Europe Brussels fair
Considered as one of the most prominent events in the commercial vehicle industry, bringing leading commercial vehicle brands and related supplier industry companies together, other alternative fuel models exhibited by Anadolu Isuzu attracted great attention at the fair from the participants. Along with Anadolu Isuzu's rational and silent public transportation vehicle, NovoCiti VOLT, standing out with its environmentally friendly features, the company's CitiVolt model that transforms its business and products for a sustainable future by providing fully electric driving with zero emissions, was also highly appreciated at the fair. Citivolt also won the Excellence award in the “SAFETY BUS” category at the Busworld Vehicle Awards 2023, held within the scope of the fair. The 100% Biogas compatible Kendo 13 CNG, which was selected as the "Sustainable Bus of the Year" in the world, and Isuzu Grand Toro, the company’s representative in the medium-sized bus segment, were also among the other stars exhibited at the Busworld Europe Brussels fair.
About Anadolu Isuzu
Anadolu Isuzu, which started commercial vehicle production in Turkey in 1984, continues its activities as a public partnership of Anadolu Group, Isuzu Motors Limited and Itochu. Focusing on the truck, light truck, medium-size coach and bus categories in the commercial vehicle segment of the automotive industry, Anadolu Isuzu has a strong product range, effective after-sales services and an extensive dealer and service network. Anadolu Isuzu's factory in Turkey is the only facility in Japan outside of Asia that has the Isuzu Manufacturing Management (IM: Isuzu Monozukuri) certificate, which guarantees the highest quality and production standards in Isuzu's worldwide network of operations.
Currently; Anadolu Isuzu manufactures 12 different models and a total of 47 different versions in the bus and medium-size coach segments, including fully electric and 100% Biogas compatible CNG powered environmental vehicles, and sells them in domestic and international markets. Anadolu Isuzu also sells the Isuzu D-Max model, attracting great attention in the pick-up segment, in the domestic market.