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Tunisia's first automaker Wallys Cars launches locally-assembled sedan with significant domestic component content.
Wallys Cars has established itself as Tunisia's first automotive manufacturer, producing over 2,200 vehicles with a workforce of 120 employees. The company launched the Wallys 719 sedan, which is based on the Peugeot 206 platform and incorporates 24-28% Tunisian components. The vehicle is priced at 47,140 dinars in the Tunisian market.
The company has gained international visibility, presenting the Wallys Izis at the Paris Motor Show. This expansion reflects Tunisia's growing automotive manufacturing capacity and local content integration in vehicle production.
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Wallys Cars scales manufacturing with Tunisian-component integration
The company has grown to employ 120 workers producing over 2,200 vehicles. The Wallys 719 sedan incorporates 24-28% Tunisian components, demonstrating local industrial participation in automotive assembly and supporting domestic supply chains.
Wallys 719 enters Tunisian market at accessible price point
Priced at 47,140 dinars, the Wallys 719 sedan targets the local market while building on proven Peugeot 206 architecture. International exposure at the Paris Motor Show establishes brand presence beyond Tunisia's borders.