GAZ Group has begun sales of its all-metal cargo vehicle, GAZel NEXT, in Turkey. The vehicle is available for purchase in two options: with a body volume of 11.5 cub. m or 13.5 cub. m. Vehicles were first supplied to car dealers in autumn 2017, and the vehicles are to become available for purchase across GAZ's entire dealer network in Turkey from February this year.

GAZ Group has begun sales of its all-metal vehicle, GAZel NEXT, in Turkey. Distinctive features of the model: large body, high functionality and the best basic configuration in its class. There are two options for the body of the vehicle: with a volume of 11.5 cub. m or 13.5 cub. m. The body is made of galvanised steel. The special hatch allows for the transport of cargo up to 5 m long. Convenient access to the cargo section allows for very fast loading/unloading of the vehicle. The rear doors are fixed in an intermediate position - at a 90 degree angle, opening up to 270 degrees, allowing for freedom of movement, even in a limited urban space.

GAZel NEXT vehicles are made at GAZ Group's own assembly plant in Sakarya. The plant currently provides six versions of GAZel NEXT: standard chassis or long base, twin or one-row cabin, and two versions of the vehicle - with a volume of either 11.5 cub. m or 13.5 cub. m.

All versions of the GAZel NEXT are available for purchase through GAZ Group's network of car dealers in Turkey, currently represented by 11 dealer centres and 27 aftersale service outlets. The dealer network is marked for expansion in the near future, aiming to cover key cities of the country.

Chingiz Yuksel, Managing Director of GAZ in Turkey:

- the GAZel NEXT model is perfectly suited to the Turkish market. The vehicle is functional and reliable in operation, and offers the best value in terms of price and quality. GAZ Group's network of dealers in Turkey currently comprises 27 aftersale service outlets. We guarantee the highest level of service to our customers, and we are sure that GAZ will develop successfully in the local market.