ORYX Motors explained

ORYX Motors
Native Name:أوريكس موتور
Native Name Lang:ar
Type:Public company
Industry:Car manufacturing
Founded:July 2017
Hq Location City:Oran, Algeria
Products:Oryx timgad
Net Income:N/A
Owner:Djilali Mehri[1]
Parent:Groupe Mehri

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 Timgad

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.

Operations and Development

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.

Timgad Pickup Truck

The Timgad is a compact, 4x2 pickup truck manufactured by Oryx Motors, an Algerian automobile manufacturer. Introduced in 2017, it is the first and currently only model produced by the company[7]

Features

The Timgad is designed for affordability and robustness, making it suitable for the Algerian market.[8] Some of its key features include:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Benalia . Salim . 2 January 2019 . Retour sur le mystérieux véhicule de Djilali Mehri . 2024-04-19 . Maghreb Emergent . fr-FR.
  2. Web site: Oryx Motors Algérie Constructeur Automobile . 2024-04-19 . Oryx Motors . fr.
  3. Web site: 20 December 2018 . Timgad Oryx : l'Algérie a son pick-up . 2024-04-19 . Autonews . fr.
  4. Web site: الالكتروني . البيان . 13 December 2018 . بالفيديو.. الجزائر تطلق أول سيارة محلية الصنع 100% . 2024-04-19 . www.albayan.ae . ar.
  5. Web site: "أوريكس تيمقاد أول سيارة "جزائرية تع الصح" 100% – آخر الأخبار : البلاد . 2024-04-19 . www.elbilad.net . ar.
  6. Web site: 4 April 2023 . Oryx timgad : Le premier pick-up 100% algérien de la marque en vidéo . 2024-04-26 . Algerie-dz.com . fr.
  7. Web site: rédaction . La . 16 December 2018 . Oryx Timgad : Premier véhicule de conception algérienne . 2024-05-22 . Auto utilitaire . fr-FR.
  8. News: 2 September 2019 . ORYX Timgad . 2024-05-22 . COCKPIT . fr.
  9. Web site: Hichem . 11 December 2018 . Oryx Motors présente le pick-up Timgad . 2024-05-22 . www.algerie360.com . fr.
  10. Web site: autonews-dz . Ahmed . 30 July 2019 . Industrie automobile : quel avenir pour le projet algérien Oryx Motors? . 2024-05-22 . autonews-dz.com . fr-FR.
  11. Web site: AE . Rédaction . 15 December 2018 . Vidéo : Découvrez le "Timgad Oryx", la première voiture de fabrication algérienne . 2024-05-22 . Algerie Eco . fr-FR.
  12. Web site: 4 April 2023 . Oryx timgad : Le premier pick-up 100% algérien de la marque en vidéo . 2024-05-22 . Algerie-dz.com . fr.
  13. Web site: Timgad Oryx : présentation du premier Pick-up 100% algérien – Men Life – l'homme au quotidien . 2024-05-22 . life.mensup.fr. 20 December 2018 .