The automotive sector is locked on July 7, as the EU’s new safety equipment regulation will come into force. On the other hand, the decline in April prompted the sector to make campaigns. 11 brands announced campaigns that will provide convenience to those who want to buy a car.
The European Union’s (EU) new safety equipment regulation GSR II will enter into force on July 7. While car sales fell last April for the first time in 20 months, the automotive sector is locked on July 7. The regulation will be mandatory for new cars. Therefore, automobile brands are forced to sell their new cars within two months. While sector representatives are negotiating for the postponement of the regulation, “Brands are campaigning at a loss”
Speaking to Habertürk, Ali Haydar Bozkurt, President of the Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association, emphasized that the implementation of the new law, which will enter into force in Turkey on July 7, will negatively affect the sector.
Bozkurt said, “In accordance with the safety norms announced at the end of April, brands must invoice the vehicles by July 7. This situation has led to the obligation to sell a car that can be sold for 12 months within two months.”
“They can even campaign at a loss”
Pointing out that the sales tempo may increase in May and June for this reason, Ali Haydar Bozkurt continued as follows:
“Automobile brands are campaigning even at a loss in order to sell the vehicles they have until July 7. We are negotiating with the authorities to postpone the July 7 deadline, but the calendar is also working on the side. Once this process is completed, I think that sales in the market will fall. This will be influenced by the measures to reduce inflation.”
Referring to the reasons for the first decline in automobile sales in 20 months last April, Bozkurt said, “Recently, those who can afford to buy a new car have decreased. We also see that the number of people in need of a vehicle has also decreased. Interest rates on vehicle loans are high and vehicle prices have increased. All these have an impact on sales figures.”
While there is a 22-year peak in vehicle loans, the repayment of 400 thousand TL, the highest amount given by banks, is also jaw-dropping. In April, automobile sales slowed down for the first time in 20 months. Automobile manufacturers are also making campaign announcements one after another.
Fiat, Toyota, BYD, Chery, Suzuki, Citroen, Honda, MG, Opel, Peugeot, Skoda… Here are the May campaigns of automobile brands model by model.
Suzuki
Within the scope of the May campaign, Japanese manufacturer Suzuki offers 12-month maturity and 1.99 percent interest rate loans for 200 thousand TL in all its models.
For users who do not benefit from advantageous credit conditions in Swift Hybrid, the recommended starting price for cash purchases in a limited number of 2023 models was determined as 998 thousand TL.
Users who want to buy the S-Cross Hybrid and Vitara Hybrid will be able to benefit from a 12-month, 1.99 percent interest loan with a maturity of 12 months for 200 thousand TL and 70 thousand TL of trade-in support at the same time throughout May.
In the Jimny model, a 12-month, 1.99 percent interest loan with a maturity of 12 months for 200 thousand TL is offered together with 70 thousand TL of trade-in support.
S-Cross and Jimny customers can benefit from trade-in support up to 170 thousand TL, and Vitara customers up to 150 thousand TL. For those who want to own a 2024 model Vitara and do not benefit from the loan conditions, the starting price of the vehicle is determined as 1 million 398 thousand TL.
Peugeot
French manufacturer Peugeot offers a 12-month 0% interest loan for 120 thousand TL in the 2008 model and a 12-month 0% interest loan for 180 thousand TL in the E-2008.
In the 408 model of the brand, the Allure equipment offers a 12-month 0% interest loan for 180 thousand TL, while only legal customers can benefit from a 12-month 0% interest loan for 190 thousand TL in GT equipment.
The 308 in the hatchback class is offered with a 12-month 0% interest loan for 120 thousand TL and the 100 percent electric E-308 is offered with a 12-month 0% interest loan for 180 thousand TL.
For the new 508, the French brand’s model in the D Segment, it offers a 12-month 0% interest loan with a maturity of 12 months for 130 thousand TL in all equipment exclusively for legal customers.
Those who prefer the 208, whose design has been renewed, and the 100 percent electric E-208 can benefit from a 12-month 0% interest loan opportunity for 90 thousand TL.
Individual customers who want to own the 3008 can benefit from a 12-month 0% interest loan for 180 thousand TL in Active Prime and Allure equipment, while only legal customers can benefit from a 12-month 0% interest loan for 190 thousand TL in GT equipment.
In the 5008, which has a seating capacity of 7 people, only legal customers can benefit from a 12-month 0% interest loan with a maturity of 12 months for 190 thousand TL in all equipment.
Rifter, the brand’s light commercial model, can also be preferred with a 12-month 0% interest loan for 110 thousand TL. Partner Van, Expert Van, Expert Combi Van, Expert Traveller and Boxer Van are supported with a loan option of 2.99 percent interest with a maturity of 12 months up to 190 thousand TL.
Toyota
Announcing a service campaign in May, Toyota applies a 25 percent discount on brake pads, shock absorbers, wipers and clutch sets for all models.
In addition, Toyota Original Engine Oil and Oil Filter are offered at a 20 percent discount for models 3 years and older, while maintenance labor is discounted by 15 percent.
Users who perform periodic maintenance of their Toyota at authorized services can also benefit from the Toyota Warranty ON program.
Those who have their Toyota’s periodic maintenance performed can be included in the 1 year/15,000 km or 1 year/10,000 km warranty system free of charge for vehicles up to 10 years old/160,000 km and meeting the necessary conditions.
Citroen
French automobile manufacturer Citroën offers the C3 model for sale within the scope of the May campaign with a 12-month maturity for 200 thousand TL and 1.99 percent interest loan facilities.
The C3 Aircross model is provided with a 12-month maturity and 1.99 percent interest rate loan for 250 thousand TL.
The brand’s light commercial vehicle model Jumpy Spacetourer is waiting for its new owners with a 12-month term and 1.99 percent interest rate loan option for 300 thousand TL.
Ami, the urban mobility vehicle, also offers a 12-month term and 0 percent interest rate loan for 120 thousand TL.
The C4 and C4 X models, which combine the genes of 4-door sedan and SUV in the compact class, offer a 12-month loan with 1.99 percent interest rate for 250 thousand TL in May.
Those who want to buy ë-C4 and ë-C4 X, the 100 percent electric versions of C4 and C4 X, can benefit from a 12-month maturity and 0 percent interest option for a loan of up to 300 thousand TL.
In the C5 Aircross model, 12 months and 1.99 percent interest rates can be utilized for a loan of up to 300 thousand TL.
Honda
Honda launched a special campaign for a limited number of City models. Within the scope of the campaign, 12-month installments are offered with zero percent interest rate for loans up to 250 thousand TL.
For the City model with 6-year Honda warranty, there is a sales price of 1 million 30 thousand TL with a discount option of 225 thousand TL for cash purchases.
MG
MG, a British-origin automobile brand under Chinese SAIC, announced a campaign for its ZS gasoline model with a price starting from 994 thousand TL with a trade-in discount.
MG, which offers a 1.99 percent interest rate loan opportunity together with trade-in support, also offers special advantages to business owners with a tax plate and various professional groups.
HS, another SUV model of the brand, went on sale at a discounted price starting from 1 million 399 thousand TL. For the HS gasoline model, 150 thousand TL trade-in support and 1.99 percent interest loan option are offered together.
BYD
ATTO 3: Chinese automobile manufacturer BYD’s C-SUV model ATTO 3 is offered with a 12-month 0% interest loan opportunity up to 200 thousand TL and a special discount for those who bring their vehicle for trade-in during May.
With a 50 thousand TL trade-in discount, the ATTO 3 is offered for sale at 1 million 740 thousand TL, and in addition to this discount, a 1-year insurance policy or an 11 kW wall-mounted AC charging unit is offered as a gift.
Skoda
Within the scope of the sales campaign that will be valid throughout May, Škoda offers prices starting from 1 million 200 thousand 900 TL for the Fabia model and 12 months 0 percent interest for 250 thousand TL.
The Kamiq model is also sold at prices starting from 1 million 328 thousand 900 TL within the scope of the campaign, while Elite and Premium equipment levels offer 12 months 0 percent interest for 150 thousand TL.
The Scala model has prices starting from 1 million 248 thousand 900 TL and 12 months 0 percent interest for 250 thousand TL.
Kamiq Monte Carlo, which was introduced to the market at the beginning of this year, offers prices starting from 1 million 699 thousand 900 TL or 12 months 0 percent interest for 250 thousand TL.
Octavia can also be owned with a 12-month 0 percent interest opportunity for 200 thousand TL.
In this special campaign for May, Karoq has prices starting from 1 million 782 thousand 900 TL and 12 months 0 interest for 150 thousand TL, while Kodiaq has prices starting from 2 million 370 thousand 800 TL and 12 months 1.99 percent interest opportunity for 500 thousand TL valid for legal customers.
Opel
In Opel Turkey’s May campaign, Corsa can be purchased with a 12-month maturity and 2.49 percent interest rate loan option for 200 thousand TL throughout the month.
The brand’s Astra model is also offered with a 12-month maturity and 2.49 percent interest rate loan for 300 thousand TL.
Light commercial vehicle models Combo Life and Combo Cargo can be preferred with 12-month maturity and 1.99 percent interest loan options for 200 thousand TL. Zafira Life, on the other hand, can be purchased for 300 thousand TL with a 12-month maturity and 1.99 percent interest rate loan.
FIAT
Within the scope of Fiat’s May campaign, customers who bring their vehicles for trade-in will be able to own a 0-kilometer Egea with a 12-month 0% interest loan facility for 250 thousand TL by selling their current vehicle at its value.
In the campaign, which will be valid until the end of the month, Egea Sedan can be purchased starting from 969 thousand 900 TL, Egea Cross from 1 million 52 thousand 900 TL and Cross Wagon body option from 1 million 311 thousand 900 TL.
Those who do not prefer the trade-in campaign can use a loan of 250 thousand TL with an interest rate of 2.99 percent for 12 months.
Chery
Chery provides advantageous zero-interest loan opportunities for those who want to own a new 2024 model SUV. For Omoda 5, a 12-month term and 0 percent interest loan opportunity is provided up to 275 thousand TL.
The Tiggo 7 PRO model offers 12-month term and 0 percent interest loan facilities up to 300 thousand TL.
Tiggo 8 PRO model can be owned up to 300 thousand TL with 12-month term and 0 percent interest loan opportunities.
