{{Short description|Tunisian car manufacturer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2017}} {{Infobox company | name = Wallyscar | logo = LOGO WALLYSCAR.jpg | logo_size = 200px | type = | owner = Zied Guiga, Omar Guiga | num_employees = 120 | num_employees_year = 2022 | parent = | foundation = {{Start date and age|2006}} | location = Tunis, Tunisia | industry = Automotive | production = 600 | homepage = {{URL|http://www.wallyscar.com}} }}
'''Wallyscar''' is a Tunisian car manufacturer, founded in 2006<ref name=":0" /> and based in Ben Arous. Production is 600 units per year.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/paris-motor-show-2012/paris-motor-show-weird-and-wonderful |title=Paris motor show: the weird and the wonderful | Autocar |first=Richard|last=Webber |work=autocar.co.uk |year=2013 |quote=Production capacity is 600 units per year |accessdate=26 July 2013}}</ref> Wallyscar vehicles are mostly used and present in Africa, Europe and the Middle East.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Here are top 6 automobile manufacturers in Africa |url=https://businessday.ng/transport/article/here-are-top-6-automobile-manufacturers-in-africa/ |location=Lagos, Nigeria|access-date=1 December 2023 |newspaper=BusinessDay}}</ref> The company sells in Panama, France, Spain, Qatar and Morocco.<ref name=":0" /> Wallyscar cooperates with the French automobile company Peugeot, using a PSA 1.4-litre petrol engine in their vehicles.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.carscoops.com/2008/10/paris-show-curiosities-wallyscar-izis.html |title=Paris Show Curiosities: WallysCar Izis Jeep Replicon – Carscoops |first= |last= |work=carscoops.com |year=2013 |quote=equipped with a Peugeot 1.4-litre TU3A petrol engine |accessdate=26 July 2013}}</ref> The company was founded by Zied Guiga. The company lays claims to importance to compliance with European standards, and focuses mainly on the idea of vehicles as recyclable and making noise. Corresponding parts suppliers are Citroën, Peugeot, VDO and UTAC. In the vehicle identification number, the Company uses the manufacturer code CL9.
==Products== ===Wally Izis=== thumb|left|Wallys Izis The first model of the manufacturer Wallyscar, the Wallys Izis is, since 19 October 2008, in so-called CKD assembly assembled. The Izis is available per request without doors or two open-door mini SUV, in the style of the Italian Lawil S.p.A. and the Swiss Diavolino. Responsible for the design was the Tunisian design company HH Design. The vehicle was named after the Wallis and Futuna island in the Pacific Ocean.
The only available engine for the Izis is a gasoline engine, a PSA Peugeot Citroën TU3A. With inline four cylinders, a displacement of 1360 cc and two valves per cylinder power, this engine produces 55.2 kW. The turning radius is 9.2 meters. From the factory, the Izis is available in over 100 finishes, with the possibility for customers to choose between a range of different accessories such as various steering wheels, interior trim and built-in appliances. The model is available so far only in Tunisia, Morocco, France and Panama . The Euro NCAP awarded the Izis 2 stars.
Between 2008 and 2013, 2,000 Izis have been produced, and 80% of them have been exported outside of Tunisia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Afrique économie - Afrique: naissance d'une industrie automobile avec Wallyscar [1/3]|url=https://www.rfi.fr/fr/podcasts/afrique-%C3%A9conomie/20220522-afrique-naissance-d-une-industrie-automobile-avec-wallyscar-1-3|website=RFI|language=fr|date=2022-05-22|access-date=2022-12-24|publication-date=}}</ref>
In 2014, Wallyscar announced that Wallys Izis is at the end of its production in preparation of the release of a new model, the Wallys Iris.
===Wally Iris=== thumb|left|Wallys Iris In March 2017, Wallyscar started commercializing a second car, which is'' Iris '', with a price of 35,900 Tunisian dinar (nearly 12,600 euro).<ref>[http://www.ibuzz365.com/societe/13819-wallys-iris-un-suv-fabrique-en-tunisie-a-pres-de-30-000-tnd.html WALLYS IRIS: UN SUV FABRIQUÉ EN TUNISIE À PRÈS DE 30.000 TND], iBuzz365, 25 mars 2017.</ref> Its standard configuration is basic but Wallys offers a wide range of options.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Wallys Iris (2021). Présentation de la mini-Jeep tunisienne à bas prix |url=https://www.largus.fr/actualite-automobile/wallys-iris-2021-presentation-de-la-mini-jeep-tunisienne-a-bas-prix-10592400.html |access-date=1 December 2023 |website=L'Argus}}</ref> These include LED headlamps and foglamps, reversing camera and radar as well as a central touch-screen.<ref name=":1" /> ===Wallys 619=== In 2021, the manufacturer released the Wallys 619, a rebadged and modified version of the Saipa 111. ===Wallys 216=== At the beginning of 2022, Wallyscar released the 216, definitely, the pick-up version of the Wallyscar 619, rebadged of Saipa 151. ===Wallyscar App=== In September 2022, Wallyscar introduced its new mobile application, WALLYSCAR, which includes all of the brand's models and its new products in preview.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 September 2022 |title=Wallyscar lance son application |url=https://www.automobile.tn/fr/magazine/actu/2022-09-19-wallys-lance-son-application-mobile.html |access-date=12 January 2023 |website=Automobile.tn}}</ref> ===Wallys 719=== In December 2022, Wallyscar launched the Wallys 719, a rebadged and slightly modified IKCO Runna.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Peugeot 207 Sedan ressurge com grade de Jeep na Tunísia |url=https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/noticias/peugeot-207-sedan-ressurge-com-grade-de-jeep-na-tunisia/ |access-date=2022-12-24 |website=Quatro Rodas |language=pt-BR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nouvelle Wallyscar 719 |url=https://www.automobile.tn/fr/magazine/nouveautes/2022-12-19-nouvelle-berline-wallys-car-719.html |access-date=2022-12-24 |website=www.automobile.tn |language=fr}}</ref> ===Wallys Wolf=== In July 2023, Wallyscar presented its latest SUV production called 'Wolf'.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Wallys Tunisie dévoile son nouveau SUV |url=https://www.automobile.tn/fr/magazine/nouveautes/2023-07-04-wallys-tunisie-devoile-son-nouveau-suv-premium.html |access-date=1 December 2023 |website=Automobile.tn}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Wallyscar, la success story de l’industrie automobile tunisienne |url=https://kawa-news.com/wallyscar-la-success-story-de-lindustrie-automobile-tunisienne/ |access-date=1 December 2023 |website=Kawa News}}</ref> In terms of design, this model moves beyond the traditional Wallyscar's style. Accordingly, the rear of the SUV features four tailpipies and an aerodynamic diffuser. Its plunging hood overlooks a low grille.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />Also, the SUV's interior is made from recycled polyester,polyamide and semi-aniline leather.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" />
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==See also== *List of automobile manufacturers *Economy of Tunisia
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==External links== * [http://www.wallyscar.com Official website]
{{Automotive industry in Tunisia}}
Category:Car brands Category:2006 establishments in Tunisia Category:Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 2006 Category:Car manufacturers of Tunisia Category:Tunisian brands Category:Ben Arous Governorate