Overview
- Tofaş CEO Cengiz Elordu said production in Bursa will cease by June 2026, with any extension capped at six months.
- Stellantis had previously targeted an end around late 2025, which has now been updated with Tofaş’s timetable.
- The successor is expected to be an SUV or crossover, though the specific model and platform remain unannounced.
- Stellantis leaders John Elkann and Antonio Filosa recently visited Turkey to coordinate next steps with Koç Holding and Tofaş.
- About 700,000 Tipo/Egea cars have been built since 2015, as demand fell in Europe, with Germany down to roughly 1,500 registrations in 2024 and only a €19,990 130 hp diesel sedan still offered.