IVECO BUS and Az-Tex Import have signed a firm order agreement for 100 Turbo DAILY 4×4 minibuses as the first phase of their 600-vehicle framework agreement for Azerbaijan.
In a statement dated 2 October 2026, IVECO BUS announced that it had advanced its partnership with Az-Tex Import in Azerbaijan through an initial firm order. The collaboration was announced at Busworld Türkiye 2026, held in Istanbul in June.
First firm order under the framework for 600 vehicles
Az-Tex Import and IVECO BUS have formalised a firm order agreement for 100 Turbo DAILY 4×4 minibuses as the first concrete step under the strategic framework agreement for 600 vehicles announced at Busworld Türkiye 2026 in Istanbul in June.
The vehicle fleet will be allocated for deployment in personnel transport operations within the Ministry of Defence. Following completion of production and delivery, the aim is to bring the vehicles into service at full operational capacity before the end of the year.
127 hp and permanent all-wheel drive
Under the contract, the minibuses will be assembled by Naveco. The Turbo DAILY 4×4 configuration selected for the project features a 127-hp diesel engine, permanent four-wheel drive and a seven-leaf rear spring suspension.
Configured to meet transport needs in challenging terrain and climate conditions, the vehicles can carry up to 10 people, including the driver.
Long-term partnerships in the Caucasus and Central Asia
Sascha Kaehne, Head of AMEA Bus Commercial Operations at IVECO BUS, described the Caucasus and Central Asia as strategic markets with strong growth potential for the brand. He said the agreement with Az-Tex Import reflected its approach to building long-term partnerships in the region.
Part of Iveco Group, IVECO BUS designs, manufactures and markets vehicles for urban and intercity transport, school transport, scheduled services and tourism.
Source: IVECO BUS press release, 2 October 2026.
