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Native name | أوريكس موتور |
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| Company type | Public company |
| Industry | Car manufacturing |
| Founded | July 2017 |
| Headquarters | |
| Products | Oryx timgad |
| N/A | |
| Owner | Djilali Mehri [1] |
| Parent | Groupe Mehri |
| Website | oryx-motors |
ORYX Motors is an Algerian vehicle manufacturer founded in July 2017. [2] The company is notable for producing the first domestically designed and manufactured Algerian car, [3] the Oryx timgad. [4] [5] The cars are assembled in Tunisia. [1]
ORYX Motors's current focus is on pickup trucks. Their first model, the Timgad Oryx, is a two-door pickup featuring a 1.6L PSA gasoline engine. The Timgad Oryx prioritizes robustness, reliability, affordability, and fuel efficiency. It also boasts a well-finished interior and modern amenities like ABS brakes, dual airbags, air conditioning, and the option to install a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) conversion kit. [6]
ORYX Motors plans to expand their offerings in the future. Their roadmap includes the development of a double-cabin pickup truck and a dedicated off-road vehicle.
Oryx Motors reportedly partnered with international engineering firms and automotive parts suppliers to develop the Timgad. Their goal was to create a vehicle suited to the Algerian market, with a focus on affordability and robustness. While the Timgad was initially announced for release in 2017, information on its current production status or availability seems limited.
The Timgad is a compact, 4x2 pickup truck manufactured by Oryx Motors in 2017. [7]
The Timgad is designed for affordability and robustness, making it suitable for the Algerian market. [8] Some of its key features include:
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