Tofaş

History

• 1968 — Tofaş was founded.
• 1969 — the foundation of the company’s production plant was laid in Bursa.
• 1971 — the first Tofaş model was a Fiat 124, produced under license from Fiat and locally named Murat 124. The first motorsport team was established.
• 1973 — the OPAR, which was based on automotive spare parts, was founded.
• 1974 — Tofaş Sport Club was established.
• 1975 — exports began to Egypt.
• 1976 — Murat 131 model was produced.
• 1981 — production began of Kartal and Doğan models.
• 1990 — Tempra model was produced.
• 1994 — Uno model was produced.
• 1994 — Tofaş R&D was established.
• 1995 — exporting of Tempra model was started.
• 1995 — Koç Finans, which provides consumer financing, was established.
• 1997 — Tofaş and OPAR were united.
• 1999 — Marea and Brava models were produced.
• 2000 — Doblo model started production.
• 2000 — Tofaş Basketball Volunteer Project was started.
• 2001 — Tofaş production plant and Tofaş Oto Ticaret were united.
• 2001 — Alfa Romeo started to work together under the roof of Tofaş.
• 2002 — Albea model was produced.
• 2002 — Tofaş became a leader of sector, a champion of production, export and motor sports.
• 2003 — Tofaş Bursa Anatolian Cars and Carriages Museum was established.
• 2005 — it became the distributor of Ferrari and Maserati Brands in Turkey and Fer Mas was founded.
• 2006 — exports began of Palio and Albea models to Russia.
• 2007 — the global launch of Linea.
• 2007 — official distribution right of Lancia was attained.
• 2007 — Minicargo project was completed, launched as Fiat Fiorino, also sold to PSA as Peugeot Bipper and Citroen Nemo first time in Tofaş history.
• 2009 — Albea Sole model was launched.
• 2009 — Tofaş Basketball Team stepped up to premier league.
• 2010 — new Fiat Doblo production started and was awarded as “2011 International Van of the Year”.
• 2011 — Doblo was started to be produced for Opel and Vauxhall Brands.
• 2012 — the brand of Jeep joined to Tofaş after Fiat and Chrysler global integration.
• 2012 — 4 millionth vehicle produced since its foundation.
• 2013 — new model investments named Doblo US, which will be exported to USA and Canada, and Doblo FL were announced.
• 2013 — new passenger car investment, which would be launched in 2015, was announced.
• 2013 — Opar and Magneti Marelli made a cooperation agreement for automobile spare part sales.
• 2013 — Bursa plant achieved the WCM “Gold Level”.
• 2014 — opening of the new building of Tofaş Academy.
• 2014 — the protocol for Tofaş Science High School was signed.
• 2015 — Ram ProMaster City starts production for North American market.
• 2015 — Facelifted second generation Doblo starts production.
• 2015 — Fiat Tipo sedan starts production.
• 2016 — Fiat Tipo hatchback and wagon starts production.

  Annual production

• 1972 — 20,000 units
• 1984 — 35,000 units
• 1990 — 100,000 units
• 1993 — 250,000 units
• 2007 — 360,000 units
• 2008 — 400,000 units

  Models and production years

• 1971 - Murat 124
• 1976 - Murat 131
• 1981 - 131 Kartal and 131 Doğan
• 1983 - 124 Serçe and 131 Kartal
• 1988 - 131 Şahin, Doğan and Kartal
• 1990 - Fiat Tempra
• 1993 - Tipo & Tempra SW
• 1994 - Fiat Uno
• 1998 - Fiat Palio, Palio weekend and Siena
• 1999 - Fiat Marea & Fiat Brava
• 2000 - Fiat Doblò
• 2002 - Fiat Albea
• 2005 - Fiat Linea
• 2007 - Mini Cargo
• 2010 - New Fiat Doblò
• 2012 - New Fiat Linea
• 2015 - New Fiat Tipo/Egea

  Current production

• Doblò,
• Qubo,
• Fiorino,
• Fiat Tipo

• Ram ProMaster City,

• Peugeot Bipper,
• Citroen Nemo.

  Defunct

• Fiat 124, as the Tofaş Murat 124 and later Tofaş Serçe.
• Fiat 131, as the Tofaş Murat 131, Şahin, Doğan, or Kartal.
• Tipo
• Tempra
• Uno
• Brava
• Linea,
• Marea
• Palio
• Siena
• Albea
• Opel Combo