Karsan
Class
Commercial transport
Segment
Minibus / bus
Founded year
1966
Parent company
Karsan Automotive
Slogan
Moving Future
Name and logo
Karsan — company name; One of the oldest minibus manufacturers in Turkey.
Karsan logo — brand identification of commercial transport and electric minibus line.
Karsan
Brief information
Karsan is a commercial vehicle manufacturer in Turkey. Jest, e-Jest and Atak minibus/bus lines are known for city routes and corporate transportation in Baku.
History
Karsan has been producing minibuses and buses since 1966; In 2020, the e-Jest electric minibus line was expanded.
Popular models
- Gesture
- e-Gesture
- Attack
Notes for buyer
- Check suspension and brake components frequently at high daily mileage
- Request a battery health report on electric e-Jest models
History
Karsan has been known for minibus and bus production in Turkey since 1966; e-Jest electric minibus line is expanding.
Karsan Jest, e-Jest and Atak minibus and bus lines.
Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1966 | Karsan started its production activities |
| 2010 | The Jest minibus line has expanded |
| 2020 | e-Jest electric minibus was presented |
Jest compact minibus line
Karsan Jest is in the compact minibus segment for city routes and corporate transportation.
A compact solution for urban transport
- Gesture — Diesel minibus — suitable for high daily mileage
- e-Gesture — Electric minibus — silent and zero emission routes
Engine series
| Code | Type | Displacement | Power (hp) | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F1C |
Diesel | 3.0L | 170 | Jest minibus (Fiat/Iveco based) |
e-Jest EV |
Electricity | — | 130 | e-Jest electric minibus |
Buyer tips
For city
- Check seat capacity and door width for city routes.
- Measure fuel/energy consumption on a real route.
Family car
- Evaluate cargo volume and parking comfort for commercial use.