TURANCAR CZ ,s.r.o.

What TURANCAR CZ ,s.r.o. does

TURANCAR CZ, s.r.o. is the exclusive distributor of ISUZU buses in the Czech Republic, operating since 2004 as a private limited company (s.r.o.) headquartered in Prague 5 (K Hájům 3056/5a). The company is a subsidiary of the Viliam Turan – TURANCAR corporate group based in Nitra, Slovakia, which has over 30 years of history across bus transport, travel agency, truck transport, and authorized Mercedes/Setra service. TURANCAR CZ's core business is the sale and aftermarket support of mini and midi buses in the 7-9.5 meter range, including city buses (CITIBUS, NovoCiti Life, NovoCiti Volt electric), tourist buses (Grand Toro, Turquoise, Novo Lux/Ultra, VISIGO Hyper), and related warranty/post-warranty service, engine repair (Tech II and GIDSS diagnostics), industrial engine support, and original ISUZU spare parts from its Prague warehouse. As of 2024 the company had sold over 500 ISUZU buses cumulatively in the Czech market and declared 2024 its most successful sales year on record.

Name

TURANCAR CZ ,s.r.o.

Legal name

TURANCAR CZ, s.r.o.

Website

https://turancar.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TURANCAR CZ, s.r.o. is the exclusive Czech distributor of ISUZU mini and midi buses (7-9.5m), serving municipalities, transport companies, and private operators with sales, warranty service, engine repair, and original spare parts. Founded 2004, headquartered in Prague 5.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Bus Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mechanical replacement parts distribution (engine, drivetrain, steering, suspension, brakes) (CRAOANAA)

Keywords

• ISUZU bus distribution
• Commercial vehicle sales
• Bus maintenance services
• Spare parts supply
• Municipal transit vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague 5

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. New Bus Sales: Sale of new ISUZU buses including city, tourist, and electric buses to transport companies, municipalities, and private operators
2. Bus Service and Repairs: Warranty and post-warranty service for ISUZU buses, motor repairs, diagnostic services, and maintenance
3. Spare Parts Sales: Sale of original ISUZU spare parts for buses, trucks, pick-ups, and industrial engines from stock in Prague 5
4. Used Bus Trading: Trade-in and resale of used ISUZU buses
5. Financing Services: Vehicle financing through selected partners

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TURANCAR CZ, s.r.o. is the exclusive distributor of ISUZU buses in the Czech Republic, offering a portfolio of mini and midi buses (7–9.5m) including city buses (CITIBUS, NOVO CITI LIFE, NOVO CITI VOLT) and tourist buses (Grand Toro, TURQUOISE, NOVO Lux/Ultra, VISIGO Hyper). The company also provides warranty and post-warranty service, engine repairs, industrial engine support, and original ISUZU spare parts from its service center in Prague 5.

Product overview

TURANCAR CZ, s.r.o. is the exclusive distributor of ISUZU buses in the Czech Republic, operating since 2004. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of mini and midi buses ranging from 7 to 9.5 meters, including city buses (CITIBUS, NOVO CITI LIFE, NOVO CITI VOLT), tourist buses (Grand Toro, TURQUOISE, NOVO Lux/Ultra, VISIGO Hyper), and services including warranty/post-warranty maintenance, engine repairs, and spare parts supply. The product line covers lengths from 7.2m to 9.5m with capacities from 22 to 76 passengers. The company also represents Anadolu ISUZU manufacturing plant and uses Cummins and FPT industrial engines in their vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISUZU CITIBUS Full low-floor city bus, 9.5m length, capacity up to 72 passengers. Low Entry construction with three doors and mechanical wheelchair ramp for municipal transit.
• ISUZU Grand Toro Tourist bus, 8.5m length, capacity 35/37 seats plus 6 standing. Cummins engine, Allison automatic transmission, GSR compliance from July 2024.
• ISUZU NOVO CITI LIFE City bus, 7.8m length, capacity up to 60 passengers. Low Entry design operating in over fifteen Czech cities with GSR compliance.
• ISUZU NOVO CITI VOLT Electric city bus, 7.9m length, capacity up to 52 passengers. Full electric propulsion, being developed for autonomous driving without driver with LeoDrive.
• ISUZU NOVO Lux/Ultra Tourist bus, 7.2m length, capacity 27-29 passengers. Compact design for various transport needs with flexible usage options.
• ISUZU TURQUOISE Tourist bus, 7.7m length, capacity 30-33 passengers. First model introduced to Czech market in 2004, now in fifth generation.
• ISUZU VISIGO Hyper Tourist bus, 9.5m length, capacity 35-39 passengers. Larger tourist model suitable for longer routes and higher capacity needs.
• ISUZU Bus Service Warranty and post-warranty service for ISUZU bus vehicles including Novo, Turquoise, Novo Citi Life, Visigo and other models. Starting from 5,000 CZK.
• ISUZU Engine Repairs Engine repair and diagnostic service for ISUZU engines using Tech II and GIDSS systems. Starting from 10,000 CZK.
• ISUZU Industrial Engines Service Sale, repair and diagnostics of ISUZU engines used in heavy construction and handling equipment. Supports Hitachi, JCB, Kobelco, Case, Sumitomo brands.
• ISUZU Spare Parts Original ISUZU spare parts for buses, trucks, pick-ups, and industrial engines, available from Prague 5 warehouse with fast delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISUZU achieved leadership position in Czech mini-bus market (7-9.5m segment)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Anadolu ISUZUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish manufacturing plant owned by ISUZU Motors Japan. TURANCAR CZ is exclusive distributor in Czech Republic. Anadolu ISUZU produces complete bus range including city, tourist, and electric buses.
• ISUZU Motors JapancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Global manufacturer of commercial vehicles, buses, and industrial engines.
• FlixBusflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership through TURANCAR Bus Lines (Slovakia). Collaboration since 2017, expanded after COVID pandemic to operate routes across Europe including Czech Republic.
• CumminscoreTechnology or IntegrationEngine supplier for ISUZU buses - Cummins ISB4.5E6D engines in Grand Toro and other models. Placed vertically under floor.
• Allison TransmissioncoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomatic transmission supplier for ISUZU buses. Allison T280 R in CITIBUS, Allison 3270R XFE AT in GRAND TORO.
• LeoDriveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner for autonomous driving development. Cooperation on converting NovoCiti Volt to driverless autonomous platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Temsa: Turkish bus and coach manufacturer offering 7-13m buses (MD9, Avenue, Prestij) that compete with ISUZU's Turquoise, Novo Ultra/Lux, and Grand Toro in tourist and intercity segments.
• Solaris Bus & Coach: Polish manufacturer of city, intercity, and electric buses (including 8-9m midi bus models like the Urbino 8.9 LE) competing directly with ISUZU's NovoCiti and Grand Toro in Czech and EU municipal tenders.
• IVECO BUS: European bus manufacturer (part of Iveco Group) offering city and intercity buses including the Daily and Crossway ranges that compete with ISUZU's mini/midi and tourist buses in the Czech market.
• Otokar: Turkish manufacturer of buses and commercial vehicles (Vecto, Territo, Navigo U) competing head-to-head with Anadolu ISUZU in mini/midi segments across European export markets including Czech Republic.
• SOR Libchavy: Czech bus and trolleybus manufacturer headquartered in the same country, producing 8-12m city buses that directly compete with ISUZU's midibus range for Czech municipal contracts.

Broad incumbents

• MAN Truck & Bus: European bus/truck manufacturer (Lion's City, Lion's Coach) with established Czech dealer footprint competing for the same municipal and tourist bus contracts as ISUZU.
• Volvo Buses: Global bus manufacturer with a broad European portfolio (incl. 7900 Electric, 8900) competing against ISUZU in Czech municipal tenders; offers deeper service network and larger fleet contracts.
• Scania: Swedish truck and bus manufacturer (Citywide, OmniLink) actively competing in Czech public transport tenders with electrified options and an existing national service network.
• Anadolu ISUZU: Turkish manufacturer of ISUZU buses and the parent counterparty in TURANCAR's exclusive Czech distribution agreement; produces the entire bus range (city, tourist, electric) that TURANCAR resells.

Emerging players

• Karsan: Turkish electric bus manufacturer (e-ATAK, e-JEST, e-ATA) whose small/electric models overlap with ISUZU's NovoCiti Volt in the European 8m e-bus segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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