The Isuzu Turquoise, known as the Turkuaz in Turkey, is a 26- or 31-seat intercity midibus produced by Anadolu Isuzu. The 31-seat version was renamed the Euro Turquoise, and the bus has been sold to many countries, including Morocco.
Isuzu Turquoise at a glance
| Maker | Anadolu Isuzu, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Class | intercity midibus |
| Seats | 26 or 31 |
| Turkish name | Turkuaz |
| Long version | Euro Turquoise |
| Length | 7.7 m |
| Gross vehicle weight | 10.4 tonnes |
| Engine | 5.2 L 4HK1E6C, 190 hp, 510 Nm |
| Gearbox | six-speed manual, automated manual optional |
| Exports | sold in many countries, including Morocco |
based on one source (English Wikipedia); the article there is very short, so this page is shorter than usual.
History of the Isuzu Turquoise
A Turkish-built Isuzu
The Turquoise is built by Anadolu Isuzu, the Turkish joint venture that also makes other Isuzu buses and light trucks for Turkey and for export. Where Isuzu’s Japanese range includes city buses and heavy coaches, the Turquoise fills the gap in between as an intercity midibus with 26 or 31 seats.
Mechanical layout
The bus is 7.7 m long and has a gross vehicle weight of 10.4 tonnes. Power comes from the 5.2-litre 4HK1E6C diesel engine, which produces 190 hp and 510 Nm of torque. The standard gearbox is Isuzu’s MZZ-6 six-speed manual, with the NESS six-speed automated manual available as an option. The longer 31-seat version is sold as the Euro Turquoise.
In service
Turquoises are used on intercity and regional routes, and the model has been exported to many countries, Morocco among them. In Europe the bus has appeared with operators in France and Poland, and photographs also show it at bus stations in Cyprus and Hungary.
Design and features
- Midibus size: 7.7 m long, between a minibus and a full coach.
- Strong diesel: the 190 hp 5.2-litre 4HK1E6C engine.
- Automated manual option: the NESS gearbox.
- Export model: sold well beyond Turkey.
Isuzu Turquoise versions
- Turquoise (26 seats): the shorter version.
- Euro Turquoise (31 seats): the longer version.
Isuzu’s Japanese city buses are the Cubic and Erga, and the tourist coach is the Super Cruiser. More vehicles are in the Isuzu collection.
Video: Isuzu Turquoise 4HK1E6C Exterior and Interior in 3D 4K UHD
Video by hirudov on YouTube.
Sources
- Isuzu Turquoise, English Wikipedia: seats, dimensions, engine, gearbox
