Turkey's commercial vehicle brand Anadolu Isuzu continues to receive awards for the design success of its electric vehicles, which it has developed with new models that meet the high expectations of the world markets, especially in Europe. The company's fully electric CitiVolt model was granted as the "German Design Award Winner" in the Passenger Vehicles category at the German Design Awards, one of the world's most prestigious award organizations. The Citivolt model had previously won the Excellence award in the "Safe Bus" category at the Busworld Vehicle Awards 2023 held in Brussels in October 2023.
Organized by the German Design Council to honor projects and products that demonstrate outstanding success in different fields of design, the German Design Awards is positioned as a respected international competition that sets standards for innovative design developments in the global market.
Anadolu Isuzu General Manager Tuğrul Arıkan said the following in his evaluation on the subject: “The automotive industry has been undergoing a great transformation in recent years and the commercial vehicles segment, our field of activity, is also affected by this transformation. As Anadolu Isuzu, we are proud to be one of the playmaker brands shaping this transformation with our R&D power, smart factory infrastructure, innovative and environmentally friendly character, as well as our competence in design. The award we received for our fully electric CitiVolt model at the German Design Awards 2024 organization is an indication of our strength in the field of design. This model won the Excellence award in the Safe Bus category in another international organization in October. We are also happy to bring these prestigious awards with our electric vehicles to our company, our industry, and our country.”
Isuzu CitiVOLT: The ideal fully electric transportation solution for a sustainable future
The 12-meter Citivolt electric bus model, Anadolu Isuzu introduced in the fall of 2022 at the Hannover IAA Transportation fair for the first time, offers significant advantages to its operator. The CitiVolt model, which has fully electric driving and zero emission features and attracts attention with its modern lines, met with great interest from the transportation sector. In addition to its high-tech features, rich equipment, and zero emission advantage, CitiVolt provides its passengers with completely barrier-free access thanks to its low-floor platform and wide doors. CitiVolt, which is more powerful with its high-performance electric motor, provides an enjoyable driving experience with its ergonomic driver area and customizable instrument display. The Citivolt series, which can be charged quickly in just three hours, has a range of 480 km on a single charge.