Otokar Begins Mercedes-Benz Conecto Production in Sakarya
Otokar, in cooperation with Daimler Buses and Mercedes-Benz Türk, has started the mass production of Conecto buses in Sakarya. Here are the details.
Otokar officially started mass production of Mercedes-Benz Conecto city buses at its Sakarya factory within the framework of the strategic cooperation it established with Daimler Buses and Mercedes-Benz Türk in 2025. Otokar, one of Turkey’s leading bus manufacturers, aims to further strengthen its position in the global production network with this project.
Following an intensive preparation process carried out with Mercedes-Benz Türk and Daimler Buses teams, the first vehicles to roll off the production line confirmed that quality standards were fully met. This development reflects both the success of local industrial capacity and reveals the confidence that international giants have in Turkey’s production power.
- Otokar has started mass production of the Conecto model in Sakarya under the agreement it made with Daimler Buses and Mercedes-Benz Türk.
- Mercedes-Benz Conecto buses have started rolling off the assembly line at Otokar’s production facilities, maintaining high quality standards.
- Daimler Buses is increasing its production capacity with strategic partnerships to meet strong demand in the European market.
Cooperation Supports Strategic Goals
Otokar CEO Aykut Özüner describes this project as a valuable milestone in the company’s history. Özüner emphasized that this production, realized at the Sakarya factory, is a result of Otokar’s engineering and manufacturing expertise.
Stating that this collaboration with Daimler Buses will increase their global competitiveness, Özüner said that they will continue to offer users high-standard transportation solutions.
Daimler Buses CEO Till Oberwörder stated that interest in Mercedes-Benz Conecto models continues in the European market.
Oberwörder stated that this partnership with Otokar enables them to respond to increasing customer demands more quickly and reliably. This increase in production capacity increases operational efficiency while also supporting profitable growth objectives.
Production Processes Proceed in Accordance with Standards
Production processes carried out at the Sakarya facilities are fully compliant with Mercedes-Benz’s global quality protocols. Otokar engineers and Daimler Buses teams have maintained close cooperation from the beginning of the project in the technology transfer and quality control phases.
This meticulous work model guarantees that Conecto buses meet the high expectations not only in local but also in international markets.
As the bus sector, especially in urban transportation, focuses on low-emission and high-capacity vehicles, the efficiency of models like Conecto is of great importance.
Otokar’s production initiative is valued not only as an expansion of its assembly line but also as a step that reinforces the competence of the Turkish automotive industry at international standards. In the future, this partnership is expected to set a model for other projects as well.
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