The automotive industry will go through a very painful process in the coming months. Because the Turkish government General Vehicle Safety Directive of the European Union (GSR) application has been accepted and this application will come into effect from July 7. This scheme reduces the number of new cars sold will have to meet certain conditions.

GSR regulations, especially new generation cars for safety It requires it to be ‘throat full’. Within the scope of this regulation, all cars now have features such as a lane following system, a fatigue detection system and smart speed assistance. with new generation features They will need to be equipped.

The technologies that must be included in new cars according to the European Union’s General Vehicle Safety Regulation are as follows::

• Emergency brake assistant
• Driver fatigue detection system
• Preparation of alcohol interlock
• accident data recorder
• Flashing lights that come on automatically when braking suddenly
• Windscreen with safety glass to protect pedestrians in the event of a frontal collision
• Intelligent speed assistance including traffic sign recognition system
• Lane Keeping Assistant including steering intervention
• Reversing camera or rear parking sensor

These are the cars that, according to regulations, do not have the above-mentioned characteristics: July 7, 2024 From the date it can no longer be registered. So the sale of such new cars it won’t be possible.

Are these features found in the most popular cars sold in Turkey?

The above obligations are quite beneficial for us, ordinary consumers. But when it comes to automotive suppliers, things get complicated. Because most cars on the market may not offer all these features at the same time. The worst part is that suppliers even backorder cars that arrive months later. No one knows what to do at this point. What happens if a pre-ordered car arrives in Turkey after July 7? Unfortunately, this question remains unanswered. At least for now.

Which of the best-selling cars in Turkey in 2023 had these features? Now we will explore this important question with you.

But first: which cars were sold the most in 2023?

Now let’s look at these cars one by one. Let’s see which ones can comply with the new European Union regulations.

Fiat Egea Sedan

We went to Fiat’s website and studied the Egea Sedan brochure. In order for this car to meet the relevant conditions, it must at least meet them urban It will have to be sold in a hardware package. Of course, optional packages are also available here. For example, Fiat Egea Sedan’s fatigue warning assistant “Security packageAvailable in option sold as “.

If the scheme comes into effect, the price of the cheapest Fiat Egea on the market, 1,024,900 TLIt will increase to . Furthermore, this price does not include the optional Security Package.

Renault Clio

When we checked Renault’s website, the Clio was only listed as “throatyThe version we know as ” should remain on sale in Turkey. Because traffic light detection system It is only included in this hardware package.

Starting price of Renault Clio Techno Esprit Alpine in Turkey 1,229,000 TL Let’s also say that it is available and you have to pay extra for some features. However, today the cheapest Clio can be purchased for 942,000 TL.

Fiat Egea Cross

Fiat Egea Cross is just like Fiat Egea Sedan In Urban equipment package, can be purchased by paying extra. While the cheapest Egea Cross costs TL 1,052,900 today, this price will be at least TL 1,097,900 after the settlement. Of course at prices additional packages will also be added and the price of the vehicle will increase slightly.

Renault Megane

Renault Megane only offers an active emergency braking system icon in the package, also offers it here as an option. On the other hand; traffic sign detection system NAMESAKE It is included in the said package.

The cheapest price of Renault Megane today is 1,182,000 TL. If the icon pack is purchased, the price increases to 1,495,900 TL. The price of the ADAS package is 27,000TL.

Toyota Corolla

We looked at the Toyota Corolla brochure, but there is no information about the driver fatigue detection system. We couldn’t see the slightest information. In such a situation, Toyota Corolla May not be sold in Turkey it will have become.

Dacia Duster

Another car that shared the same fate with Toyota Corolla is Dacia Duster. Popular SUV, driver Does not offer fatigue detection system. This is the case with this vehicle according to the regulations will have to be withdrawn from sale.

Hyundai i20

Hyundai i20, included in this list It will be one of the happiest cars. Because this car meets all the conditions offered under European Union regulations. Starting price Hyundai i20 895,000TL Let’s say it is.

Opel Corsa

Opel Corsa is one of the lucky cars like Hyundai i20. This car is the vehicle required within the scope of the new regulation. It can meet all the characteristics. The starting price of the vehicle is 1,045,900 TL.

Togg T10X V2

We can say that there is no problem for Togg T10X. The vehicle meets all needs. The starting price of Togg T10X on the day this article was written, 1,432,600 TL.

Peugeot3008

Peugeot 3008 shares the same fate with Togg T10X, Opel Corsa and Hyundai i20. Popular SUV meets the conditions of the European Union can meet everyone. Let’s say the current selling price of Peugeot 3008 is 1,920,000 TL.

Remark: Functions for preparing an alcolock and recording accident data are not currently offered by any company. In any case, no information has been shared about this. In addition, no information is given about the windshield with safety glass and the quad lighting that automatically turns on when braking suddenly. If we were to include these, there would be no new cars for sale in Turkey. Therefore, the above-mentioned vehicles were exempt from these articles.

Remark: Vehicle prices are based on May 6, 2024. It is not possible to know how prices will change in July.