year. Production; however, had stagnated at 92,990. Put on compulsory leave, workers were able to go back to work as late as February of 1999. In April, a 6-point discount was implemented for three months in the additional Vehicle Purchase Tax on vehicles with an engine capacity not exceeding 1600 cc. This led to a discount on automobile prices. Sales began to increase as of that summer. In June of the same year, TofaĹ&#x; launched Fiat Brava. An announcement was made at the launch: as of October 1999, Fiat’s Brava and Marea would be manufactured in Turkey. The Brava had a new generation engine of 103 horsepower and 1.6 lt. valve and a configuration designed especially for Turkey with a suspension and engine cooling system. The driver seat was equipped with an airbag and the passenger side could be installed with one upon request. The high-caliber hydraulic steering wheel, one-touch electrical front windows, anti-frost rearview mirrors, and the radio and tape integrated into the front panel were among some of its comforts.
Brava and Marea, the production of which began in 1999 in Turkey.
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