Karsan Jest is a low-floor minibus produced by Turkish automobile company Karsan.

Karsan Jest
Overview
TypeMinibus
ManufacturerKarsan
Production2013–present
DesignerHexagon Studio
Powertrain
Engine2.3L
Transmission6-speed
Dimensions
Length5,845 mm (230.1 in)
Width2,055 mm (80.9 in)
HeightWith air conditioning
2,800 mm (110 in)
Without air conditioning
2,630 mm (104 in)

History

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Karsan Jest started production in 2013. It was designed by Karsan affiliate Hexagon Studio.[1] Production is based in Bursa, Akçalar. 70% of the parts in the bus are produced in Turkey.[2]

Engine

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Karsan Jest's engine is diesel. The engine is a front-wheel drive, Common Rail, four cylinder, 2.3 liters, 129 horsepower and produces 320 Nm energy.[3] It also has a variant with automated manual transmission.[4] It seats 12 to 20 passengers depending on the specific configuration, the variant with 11 fixed and 4 foldable seats is the standard, all other seating configurations are produced on request.

Features

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An optional version of the bus includes wifi. The bus has a total of 5 seating options. A ramp for disabled people to get off and on the bus is available.

References

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  1. ^ "Karsan Jest tanıtıldı". Otomobil (in Turkish). 2013-05-08. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  2. ^ "Karsan 'Jest' Yaptı!". Sabah. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  3. ^ Karsan. "Teknik Özellikler - Jest+ | Karsan". www.karsan.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  4. ^ Otomatik Şanzıman Minibüsçülere Dayanır mı? | Karsan Jestronic Otomatik! (in Turkish), retrieved 2023-03-22