An observation made by Erkan Malkoç, the owner of Ertex Oto, at an automobile fair held in Türkiye laid the foundation for producing this car.
How so? Only 3-5 top-tier manufacturers bring their cars to trade fairs in Türkiye. However, only their clientele and well-known figures can inspect these vehicles. The representatives of these so-called luxury car manufacturers treat everyone else who buys a ticket and attends the fair as if they were second-class citizens. Who wouldn't be angry about this? (Except, of course, those who can actually inspect the luxury cars).
Erkan Malkoç, leveraging the expertise of Ertex Auto, set out to produce this vehicle. The project, completed in nearly a year with 46 engineers, resulted in a car named Zafer. While Etox Zafer has received partnership offers from around the world, Erkan Malkoç is not particularly considering them.
It will be introduced on Victory Day.
Erkan Malkoç, who described the project as "a triumph of the Turkish automotive industry," stated that the vehicle will be unveiled on August 30th, Victory Day.
There are 3 different engine options.
Etox, which distinguishes itself through its lines, usability features, and engine variety, offers a standard model with a 1500 cc diesel engine producing 125 horsepower (hp), as well as a 3000 cc diesel engine capable of producing 220 hp, and for those who want even more performance, a special V6 gasoline engine producing 272 hp.
Prices will be finalized after mass production begins.
Since mass production has not yet begun, vehicle prices are not yet finalized. However, it is estimated that they will range between 100,000 and 150,000 YTL.
“The first car to bear the inscription "Made in Turkey".
There were two other projects in Turkish automotive history, named Devrim and İmza. However, because these did not receive "Type Approval Certificates," the first car to bear the "Made in Turkey" label was the Etox Zafer.
“"Domestic Engines" Will Also Be Produced.
Initially, Etox will be produced with engines imported from Europe, but as things settle down, it will also start operating with Turkish-made engines.
