Iranian vehicles

[Alex]

Samand

Samand, the National Automobile, Beginning of the production project in 1996, Made in 2000 After three decades from production of Paykan, with no alteration in its form or structure, the need to design and manufacture a new automobile quite different from the present type was strongly felt.
Therefore, Iran Khodro management decided to design and produce prototypes of the national automobile, called Samand, in Iran Khodro Research Center with cooperation of Iranian experts and engineers, in line with the national development strategies and in competition with foreign automobile manufacturing companies.
In this automobile, the most modern systems of safety and comfort have been anticipated, including seat belts for all passengers, central lock, powered window winders, air conditioner, radio cassette player, left and right wing mirrors adjustable from the interior, etc.


This automobile has been designed by the aid of Iranian and foreign consultants, its engine is 1761 cm3, none of the parts of the present Paykan have been used in it, and it is a completely new and modern automobile with high safety, front axle, numerous accessories, and newly designed body.

It will be even of higher quality than Peugeot 405. By the design and manufacturing of Iran Samand, Iran will join the automobile making countries of the world. Annual production level will start with 5000 units, to be increased gradually to over 200,000 units within five years.

Exterior

DIMENSIONS (mm)

Overall length : 4410
Overall width : 1720 with mirrors
Overall height : 1460
Wheel base : 2670
Front track : 1440
Ground clearance : 123
Rear track: 1450
Front overhang: 866
Rear overhang: 964

ACCESSORIES

Body : Monocoque
Glasses : Laminated front windscreen
Mirrors : External electrical control

Interior

Rear and front seat safety belt
Central lock
Powered window winders
Radio cassette player
Left and right wing mirrors adjustable from the interior
Dash panel: One piece-all new dashboard complete with armature
Center console assembly: New console with injection molded armature, color keyed to dashboard. Will house, ICE unit, switch pack, A/C control, ashtray, storage box
Air conditioning: With increased air flow and temperature stability, two level heating including air recirculation
First aid kit bag: Located at rear seat arm rest
Mirrors: Interior Day/night

Specification

PERFORMANCE

Engine type: XU7JP/L3
Fuel system type: Multipoint fuel injection ( MPFI) injection system
Number of cylinder : 4 cylinder in line
Minimum octane Number : Ron 95
Cylinder bore : 83 mm
Piston stroke : 81.4 mm
Displacement : 1761 cm3
Compression ratio : 9.3:1
Maximum power (Ch DIN) : 100 HP at 6000 rpm
Maximum torque (mkg DIN) : 153 Nm at 3000 rpm
Maximum speed : 185 Km/hGEAR BOX

GEAR BOX : 5 Speeds + reverse
Gear box ratio , 1st , 0.2894
Gear box ratio , 2nd , 0.5384
Gear box ratio , 3rd , 0.7812
Gear box ratio , 4th , 1.0512
Gear box ratio , 5th , 1.3428
Gear box ratio , reverse , 0.3CLUTCH

Clutch : Dry single disc
Outside bore : 200 mm
Inside bore : 132 mm
Performance : Cable controlCONSUMPTION

Fuel tank capacity: 50 liters
Fuel consumption (Manual gearbox) : 6.6/100(lit/km)
Fuel consumption (automatic gearbox) : 7.3/100 (lit/km)CAPACITY

Capacity of fuel tank : 70 lit
Emission level: Euro II
Boot(dm3): 5dm3 or 500 litres
Cooling system : 7.4
Engine oil (with filter) : 5
Gearbox oil : 2
Steering system oil : 1
Windscreen washer reservoir : 3.4
Engine oil type: total Qurartz 7000 10W40(recommended after 20000 km ) or Total Quartz 5000 (recommended after 15000 km )STEERING

Steering : Rack and Pinion - power assisted
Toe-in/ Toe-out: 1°± 0.05 or 5.0-6.0 mm
Toe-in: 1°± 0.05 or 5.43 mm

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery : 12 V 55 Ah
Alternator : 80 A
Starter : 0.9 Kw
Battery type: Lead acidTECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

ECU (electronic control unit): S2000 or SAGEM2000
Out-of-town(based on ECE R84 standard): 9.2
Combined (based on ECE R101 standard): 8.5
Constant speed 90 km/h(based on ECE R84 standard):6.8
Constant speed 120 km/h(based on ECE R84 standard):9.2
Co emission with Catalyst Converter(%) : 0.5WEIGHT (kg)

Kerb weight : 1200 kg
Front axle : 716 kg
Rear axle : 468 kgSUSPENSION

Front : MacPherson strut
Rear : Torsion beam axleBRAKES

Front brakes (Disc) : Servo assisted dual circuit ventilated
Rear brakes (drum) : Servo assisted dual circuit
ABS (Anti-Lock braking system): optional
ABS (Anti-Lock braking system) type: 4 channels with EBD ( Electronic Brake Distribution) force system
ABS Model: MK 20E ( Continental Teves)WHEELS

Tyres : 185/65 R15 88H
Wheel (standard): steel 6J15
Wheel (optional): Aluminium 6.5J15
TURNING RADIUS : Hydraulic 5.5 m
DIFFERENTIAL : Front wheel drive and sun gear type

Safety

Seat belt reel assys RH & LH, front & rear : Colored keyed webbing
2 point central lap belt rear : Central location to allow safety restraint when carrying three persons in the rear
Brake pad wear warning light
Engine low oil pressure warning light
Door opening warning light
Laminated front windscreen
Stop indicator light
Seat belt warning light
ABS test warning light

Option

OPTIONS COLOR
Light brown met
Mobile Hands Free √
Refrigerators √
Cruise control system -
Decorative Parts Wood Effect
Interior Trim Color Beige
Sewing Pattern FRT.& RR Seat Beige velvet
Door Trim
Floor mat Beige
New Aluminum Rim √
Folding Mirror √

[Alex]

Exterior

DIMENSIONS (mm)

Overall Lenght : 4410 mm
Overall Widght (exc. Mirrors) : 1720 mm
Overall Height : 1460 mm
Wheelbase : 2670 mm
Front Overhang : 866 mm
Rear Overhang : 964 mm
Front Track :1440 mm
Rear Track :1450 mm
Steering wheel turns lock to lock : 3.1
Turning circle :11 m
Wheel alighnment Front (Toe in) ; 5.0-6.0 mm

WHEELS

Tyres: 185/65 R15 88H
Wheel : Steel 6J15
Wheel (Optional) : Aluminium 6.5J15VISIBILITY & LIGHTS

Front fog lights
Asst" head lights
Side flasher repeaters on front wings
Assy tail light trunk
Assy tail light body
Rear fog lamp
High level third brake light
Boot lamp

Interior

SEATS

Height adjustment of driver seat
Front seats forward/rearward adjustment
Front seats backrest adjustment switch
Front seats lumbar support adjustment
Height adjustable front head restraints
Cloth interior trim
Three grab handles
Two coat hook at the rear
Front seat back map pockets
Rear seat centre armrest with two cup holder
Rear seat hatch
Lights on reminder buzzer
Sunvisor with passenger vanity mirror
Front and rear roof lightsDOOR INNER TRIM

Electronic front windows/one touch operation on driver side Front door storage bins
Radio pre-equipment 4 loudspeakers
Electric and heated external rear view mirrors
Tinted glasses
Power-Operated door mirror electrical adjustment
Right hand front window switch
Left/Right hand rear window switch
Rear window isolator switch

DASHBOARD INSTRUMENTS

Digital instrument cluster Speedometer
Digital revolution counter
Oil level and temperature gauge
Analogue fuel gauge
Horn control on Lh.lndicator
Instrument panel lighting dimmer
Height adjustable steering wheel
Map spot lamp glove box illumination
Glove box with moulded lid
Safety belt warning light
Hazard warning lights
Heated rear window switch
Trunk lid release switch
Heater/Airflow controls
MP3 player and Audio system
Intelligent control unit
Air recycling system and pollen filter
Air conditioning

Specification

PERFORMANCE

Maximum speed (km/h) : 185
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec): 11.9
Engine Type:XU7JPL3 injection
Cubic capacity (cc) :1761
Number of cylinders :4 inline
Maximum power hp (rpm) :100 (6000)
Maximum torque (rpm) :153 (3000)
Bore/Stroke (mm) : 83/81.4
Injection system: Multipoint
Fuel type : Petrol RON 95
Number of valves (SOHC/DOHC) : 8
Valve adjustment : Inlet Valve (0.2 mm) and Exhaust Valve (0.4 mm)
Compression ratio : 9.3:1
Emission level: Euro 2CLUTCH

Clutch : This clutch consists of a driven plate of a single dry plate with diaphragm spring and a pressure plate of diaphragm spring type
Differential: Front wheel drive and sun gear typeCAPACITY

Fuel tank :70
Cooling system : 7.4
Engine oil (with filter) : 5 (Total Quartz 7000 10W40 or Quartz 5000)
Gearbox oil : 2
Steering system oil :1
Power steering fluid type : AFT Dextron II-D
Windscreen washer reservoir : 3.4
Brake fluid : Dot 4

STEERING

Type :Power steering
Turning circle between kerbs (m) : 11
Toe-in/Toe-out : 1° ± 0.05 or 5.0-6.0 mm
Toe-in : 1° + 0.05 or 5.43 mm
Toe-out :1° - 0.05 or 5.42 mmGEAR BOX

5-Speed manual, BE3/5 (short Neck)ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery type : Lead acid
Battery rating :55 Ah
Voltage and Polarity :12 V
ECU (Electronic Control Unit) :S2000SUSPENSION

Front: Independent wheels, Macpherson struts type, coil springs and integrated hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear: Semi-independent wheels, trailed arms, transverse torsion bars, hydraulic shock absorbersBRAKES

Front: Vantilated discs
Rear :Drums
ABS (wheel anti-lock system) : Optional

Safety

Front seat safety belts
Rear seat 3 safety belts
Assy road wheel cover
Remote control central locking (RF type)
Central locking from interior or with remote control
RF remote control key
RF remote control key-jack knife
Safety belt warning light

Option

OPTIONS COLOR
Brown brick met Livid blue met
Mobile Hands Free √
Refrigerators √
Cruise control system -
Decorative Parts Wood Effect
Interior Trim Color Beige
Sewing Pattern FRT.& RR Seat Brown brick leather Light cedar leather
Door Trim
Floor mat Beige
New Aluminum Rim √
Folding Mirror √

[Alex]

Specifications

PERFORMANCE

Engine type: XU7JP/L3
Fuel system type: Multipoint fuel injection ( MPFI) injection system
Number of cylinder : 4 cylinder in line
Minimum octane Number : Ron 95
Cylinder bore : 83 mm
Piston stroke : 81.4 mm
Displacement : 1761 cm3
Compression ratio : 9.3:1
Maximum power (Ch DIN) : 100 HP at 6000 rpm
Maximum torque (mkg DIN) : 153 Nm at 3000 rpm
Maximum speed : 185 Km/hGEAR BOX

GEAR BOX : 5 Speeds + reverse
Gear box ratio , 1st , 0.2894
Gear box ratio , 2nd , 0.5384
Gear box ratio , 3rd , 0.7812
Gear box ratio , 4th , 1.0512
Gear box ratio , 5th , 1.3428
Gear box ratio , reverse , 0.3CLUTCH

Clutch : Dry single disc
Outside bore : 200 mm
Inside bore : 132 mm
Performance : Cable controlCONSUMPTION

Fuel tank capacity: 50 liters
Fuel consumption (Manual gearbox) : 6.6/100(lit/km)
Fuel consumption (automatic gearbox) : 7.3/100 (lit/km)CAPACITY

Capacity of fuel tank : 70 lit
Emission level: Euro II
Boot(dm3): 5dm3 or 500 litres
Cooling system : 7.4
Engine oil (with filter) : 5
Gearbox oil : 2
Steering system oil : 1
Windscreen washer reservoir : 3.4
Engine oil type: total Qurartz 7000 10W40(recommended after 20000 km ) or Total Quartz 5000 (recommended after 15000 km )STEERING

Steering : Rack and Pinion - power assisted
Toe-in/ Toe-out: 1°± 0.05 or 5.0-6.0 mm
Toe-in: 1°± 0.05 or 5.43 mm

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery : 12 V 55 Ah
Alternator : 80 A
Starter : 0.9 Kw
Battery type: Lead acidTECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

ECU (electronic control unit): S2000 or SAGEM2000
Out-of-town(based on ECE R84 standard): 9.2
Combined (based on ECE R101 standard): 8.5
Constant speed 90 km/h(based on ECE R84 standard):6.8
Constant speed 120 km/h(based on ECE R84 standard):9.2
Co emission with Catalyst Converter(%) : 0.5WEIGHT (kg)

Kerb weight : 1200 kg
Front axle : 716 kg
Rear axle : 468 kgSUSPENSION

Front : MacPherson strut
Rear : Torsion beam axleBRAKES

Front brakes (Disc) : Servo assisted dual circuit ventilated
Rear brakes (drum) : Servo assisted dual circuit
ABS (Anti-Lock braking system): optional
ABS (Anti-Lock braking system) type: 4 channels with EBD ( Electronic Brake Distribution) force system
ABS Model: MK 20E ( Continental Teves)WHEELS

Tyres : 185/65 R15 88H
Wheel (standard): steel 6J15
Wheel (optional): Aluminium 6.5J15
TURNING RADIUS : Hydraulic 5.5 m
DIFFERENTIAL : Front wheel drive and sun gear type

[Alex]

In pursuant of Paykan car production in Iran, and due to the ever-increasing of population, demand of agricultural and animal husbandry unites, and also urban transitions, it was imperatively felt more than before the producing of Paykan pick-up solely in Iran, for transportation of goods. In the meantime, the vehicle manufacturer companies after producing a model, generally provided the possible means for designing and developing of the other versions concerning the same model of Pick-up.


It means that after passenger car production, it was easy to produce Station, Pick-up, Coupe, and Cabriolet as well. Due to the special usage of pick-ups that has distinct characteristic in power train, screw spring and body, it’s production currently continuous

Exterior

DIMENSIONS (mm)

Overall length : 4332
Overall vehicle width : 1620
Overall height : 1422
Wheel base : 2502
Wheel track / front : 1321
Wheel track / rear : 1321

ACCESSORIES

Lockable fuel cap
Laminated windscreen
windshield washer

Interior

Water temperature warning light / indicator
Heating/venting with gan and rheostat
Front brake pad wear warning light
Dipped beams warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
Battery charging light
Fuel low level warning light
Trip recorder
Radio cassette without CD player
Tachometer
Headrests on front seats

Specification

PERFORMANCE

Engine : X1
Displacement : 1598 cm3
Bore x Stroke : 87.3 mm x 66.7 mm
Number of cylinder : 4
Compression ratio : 7.8
Maximum Power : 67 HP at 5000 rpm vMaximum Torque : 104 Nm at 3750 rpm
Maximum speed : 137 kph
Fuel supply system : Injection MPFICONSUMPTION

10.5 liters per 100 km at 90 km/hGEAR BOX

GEAR BOX : 4 Forward speeds + Reverse
CLUTCH : Cable/hydraulic single dry plateGear box radio 1st 0.2982
- 2nd 0.4672
- 3rd 0.7183
- 4th 1
- reverse 0.2801
- Gear Set 35x9

CAPACITY

Capacity of fuel tank (lit) : Fuel tank 45 lit

WEIGHT (kg)

Gross vehicle weight 960
Max permissible laden weight (MLW) 1380
Payload 500 kgELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS

Battery : 12 V 60 Ah
Starter : 0.9 KW
Alternator : 65 ASTEERING

Box "F" type- Non assisted
Turning circle between kerbs : 11 MSUSPENSION

Front : Macpherson Independent-coil spring
Rear : Leaf springBRAKES

Front brake : Hydraulic disc
Rear brake : Hydraulic drum Rear brake : Hydraulic drumTYRES

Size : 5.90 R 13

Safety

Front brake pad wear warning light
Dipping interior rear view mirror

[Kamistan]

Haha. The paykan. Many good memories .

[Alex]

Samand Soren

PERFORMANCE

* Engine type : XU7JPL3
* Engine capacity : 1761 cc
* No. of cylinders : 4, in-line
* No. of valves : 8
* Max. power (hp) : 100 hp@6000 rpm
* Max. torque (Nm): 153 Nm@3000 rpm
* Top speed (km/h) : 185 km/h

CONSUMPTION

* Fuel tank capacity (L) : 66 Litr
* Fuel consumption (l/100 km)
o City : 9.2 L/100km
o Highway : 6.8 l/100km
o Combined : 8.5 L/100km

STEERING

*Steering type : Rack-and-pinion, power-assisted


WEIGHT and DIMENSIONS

* Length (mm) : 4527 mm
* Width (mm) : 1720 mm
* Height (mm) : 1460 mm
* Kerb weight (kg): 1220 Kg

SUSPENSION

* Suspension, front : McPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
* Suspension, rear : Torsion beam

BRAKES

* Brakes, front : Ventilated discs, ABS
* Brakes, rear : Drums, ABS

WHEELS

* Tyres : 185/65R15 88H

[Technicaldeathstrike]

wow thats nice cars. I like that car call Samand.

[ISR_Ivan]

Does'nt the Samand look like a modernized version of Volkswagen Passat 97'?
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4787/passamandux4.png

[Shamshir of Light]

man i want to import a soren

[babehshalom]

are any 'performance' cars made in Iran?

Also, are SUV's common in Iran?

[Shamshir of Light]

are any 'performance' cars made in Iran?

Also, are SUV's common in Iran?

No, they have concept of performance cars one is called the Sahel or something like that but not in production

and people now drive New Toyota and Nissan suv

[MOE from wonderland]

Why this thread is so dead? I love the cars (who not?) Anyway I read somewhere (I cannot post links blah blah) that the Iran Khodro want to design six new entirely iranian producted cars. It would be cool! Here is some pics about the iranian cars ( 405SLX,Saipa factory,Soren at a russian car show(from samand-russia'dot'ru))

[ISR_Ivan]

http://www.irandefence.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=12444&stc=1&d=1203094235

a peugeot?

[Charpan]

Does'nt the Samand look like a modernized version of Volkswagen Passat 97'?
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4787/passamandux4.png

No , samand is another imported british design with peugeot 405 engine and parts to make it cheaper. the original car was named lada something if i remember correctly.

[MOE from wonderland]

The british Rover and some other western company was also participated in the design.

[MOE from wonderland]

Another Samand concept, the Pardis

[@anti#boz@]

cool samands bro

[IR.IRAN]

samands are actually good cars (not the first versians as they were terribe). the only downside is the price to which they are sold within iran which is way to high. Irankhodro as a giant business is unfortuently not the best places to be working for.

[galileo]

In pursuant of Paykan

http://www.irandefence.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=4671&stc=1&d=1171139545

Ah, my eyes ..., I hated this make-over model of Peykan from the day it came out from the factory ....

[Behrooz Boonabi]

samands are actually good cars (not the first versians as they were terribe). the only downside is the price to which they are sold within iran which is way to high. Irankhodro as a giant business is unfortuently not the best places to be working for.

It is because you are just a number, get used to it if you work in that business. It is universal in engineering.

[galileo]

Also, are SUV's common in Iran?

Back before the revolution, Jeep, Chevy Blazer, Cherokee, were very common in Iran. After revolution, the most commons are Toyota, Nissan and one Korean brand.

[galileo]

... the only downside is the price to which they are sold within iran which is way to high. Irankhodro as a giant business is unfortuently not the best places to be working for.

Yeah, I know, the profit margin of Iran-Khodro is outrageous. Several years ago, when the responsible ministry was explaining the break-out of the price, if I recall correctly, the profit margin was something in the range of 200-250%.

It is because you are just a number, get used to it if you work in that business. It is universal in engineering.

Don't go there, .... this is so true!

[ISR_Ivan]

http://www.irandefence.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=12444&stc=1&d=1203094235

can anybody explain me how come a Peugeot is produced in Iran?

[azrael]

http://www.irandefence.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=12444&stc=1&d=1203094235

can anybody explain me how come a Peugeot is produced in Iran?

It's cheaper to make a peugeot in iran than in france. And lets face facts the french are lazy; 35 hour work weeks and two months paid holiday.

[Charpan]

in addition to that the peugeot in the pic is a 405 which is not produced in france these days.

[IR.IRAN]

It is because you are just a number, get used to it if you work in that business. It is universal in engineering.

i know 2 people that work in irankhodro and compared to saipa it doesnt offer them much. i also have 4 relatives who work in saipa with one in the top finance office. saipa offers higher wages and more "emkanat". i can understand that irankhodro has nearly 60,000 employees but its revenue is also high, it wouldnt hurt them to increase wages.

[IR.IRAN]

in addition to that the peugeot in the pic is a 405 which is not produced in france these days.

the pegeout 405 which iran produces are modified with extras ( hence glx)

[Alex]

The only thing i liked about the old paykan was the sound of the door when closing

[Charpan]

the pegeout 405 which iran produces are modified with extras ( hence glx)

the one in the photo is actually an slx , the glx was made in france too.

[JEskandari]

No , samand is another imported british design with peugeot 405 engine and parts to make it cheaper. the original car was named lada something if i remember correctly.
samand engine is very different from Peugeot engine

[Charpan]

samand engine is very different from Peugeot engine

is it ? i thought it was basically a 405 engine.

[JEskandari]

is it ? i thought it was basically a 405 engine.
no it's different .and also iran khodro changed it's engine again .now it's main fuel is Natural gas and it use petrol as second fuel.

[MOE from wonderland]

Saipa 132, the facelifted version of the Saipa Saba

[MOE from wonderland]

Irankhodro Diesel buses
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[IR.IRAN]

no it's different .and also iran khodro changed it's engine again .now it's main fuel is Natural gas and it use petrol as second fuel.

i have a distant relative who has a samand, he can change from gas to petrol with a touch of a button.
however, natural gas is not good for the engine not to mention that it also decreases speed and ability by nearly half.

[Mr.Jo]

are any 'performance' cars made in Iran?

Also, are SUV's common in Iran?

as for Performance cars if your talking about cars like Lamborghini and Porsche
NO


Yes there are many SUV's in Iran mostly Nissan because they are assembled in Iran

Iran also started production of a SUV for the Military they may also be sold to the public in the future

http://www.nigraphic.com/files/images/4wd_2275-3.jpg

http://media.farsnews.com/Media/8612/ImageReports/8612040581/11_8612040581_L600.jpg

[JEskandari]

i have a distant relative who has a samand, he can change from gas to petrol with a touch of a button.
however, natural gas is not good for the engine not to mention that it also decreases speed and ability by nearly half.
yes it's correct but for the old engine which was designed for petrol ,and converted so it could use CNG ,the new engine is designed from the scratch for CNG as primary fuel and use petrol as secondary fuel.

[IR.IRAN]

yes it's correct but for the old engine which was designed for petrol ,and converted so it could use CNG ,the new engine is designed from the scratch for CNG as primary fuel and use petrol as secondary fuel.

but it still doesnt change the fact that it has a negative affect on its performance right?, if it was like this then ofcourse the whole world would pursue in this direction

[JEskandari]

they say it's speed is as before and the engine is even more powerful than current engine .
by the way why you need go faster than what it go now ,it would be too dangerous.

[gerardo piñero]

here in Venezuela we will star to make the Samand and Saipa 132 this year, some body knows hows is going on?

[MOE from wonderland]

here in Venezuela we will star to make the Samand and Saipa 132 this year, some body knows hows is going on?

The assembly of the Saipa (Turpial) and Samand (Centauro) started in last year. There is also a tractor assembly plant. You may can search for more info at venirauto.com ,but its currently not works for me:(
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[gerardo piñero]

Excelent images! my friend...

Can you tell me hows is going on those cars?

[HangPC2]

2008 Saipa 132





Saipa 132, the facelifted version of the Saipa Saba





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[HangPC2]

2008 Saipa S81




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[HangPC2]

Unveiling Peugeot SLX



14.2.2008


Iran Khodro Industrial Group unveils Peugeot 405 SLX in order to meet the customers' needs and to develop its share in the market.

Indicating the matter, Dr. Manouchehr Manteghi said, "This new car has drastically changed in comparison with the existing 405, and that the changes are classified under three categories including external changes as the headlights, the taillights, fog lights and spoiler."

Explaining the trim changes of SLX, Dr. Manteghi, continued, "Door panels, new consoles (including flasher button, heater panel and clock) and steering wheel, front lever seat and the possibility to install air bags are among internal changes."

Regarding the engine he stated, "The CNG injection system of this car is equipped by Voleo Company which lengthens the engine life."

He emphasised, "50 thousand units of Peugeot 405 will be produced next year."



Sources : http://news.ikco.com/en/news.asp





2008 IKCO Peugeot 405 SLX



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[HangPC2]

2008 Saipa Renault Megane Variants





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[Col. Dooran]

but it still doesnt change the fact that it has a negative affect on its performance right?, if it was like this then ofcourse the whole world would pursue in this direction

Not necessarily. NG has an octane no. of 115 better than even the best gasoline available which is usually not more than 95 even with additives. With that high an octane its possible to design engines that have high compression ratios coupled with twin charging, it would make a smaller engine compared to petrol with much higher powerout put not possible with petrol engines. But such an engine though much more efficient and enviromentally friendly than petrol consuming lesser fuel of a cheaper nature than petrol, has got two major drawbacks.
1- It has to be just a NG engine No dual fuel type. That is no petrol backup system. Though it is not a draw back onto itself but given the mostly undeveloped nature of NG filling stations infrastructure around the world, it would make refueling more of an issue. But petrol is available everywhere.
2- Countries that do not have NG resources have ultimatley to import it and importing NG is much more difficult than petrol because its a gas and the latter a liquid, so the handling is quite difficult. Imagine a country like Chad wants to import fuel and given its location at the centre of africa its much easier for petrol to reach there than NG.

But overall NG engines have a higher performance as well as extended lives with very lower maintenance and fewer waste production as CO2, SO and NO emission can be as much as half that of petrol engines plus fewer oil change due to cleaner nature of NG. But the engine has to be designed for NG older engines like that of Paykan are not compatible with NG as fuel.

[Col. Dooran]

One very good example of a NGV is honda civic NG which was designed to be run solely on NG, but ofcourse the lack refueling infrastructure was hampering the sale so they started to give out their custormers a small sized refueling unit which would be installed on the normal NG line (city gas) coming to your home and it would refuel the vehicle overnight which would be very economical as the city gas is very cheaper than fancy refueling stations but ofcourse then if you travel out of town then you would not have access to your home.
Further advances are coupling the NGV with hybrid technology to make them kinda super efficient as compared to petrol with much lesser fuel costs than any petrol engine. But ofcourse for that you have to have abundant NG resources. Countries with no such resources need not think in this direction.

[Col. Dooran]

One very good example of a NGV is honda civic NG which was designed to be run solely on NG, but ofcourse the lack refueling infrastructure was hampering the sale so they started to give out their custormers a small sized refueling unit which would be installed on the normal NG line (city gas) coming to your home and it would refuel the vehicle overnight which would be very economical as the city gas is very cheaper than fancy refueling stations but ofcourse then if you travel out of town then you would not have access to your home.
Further advances are coupling the NGV with hybrid technology to make them kinda super efficient as compared to petrol with much lesser fuel costs than any petrol engine. But ofcourse for that you have to have abundant NG resources. Countries with no such resources need not think in this direction.

[Amir]

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[Sajjad]

Nice pictures akhi Amir.

[gerardo piñero]

here in Venezuela we are making the change to Natural gas, we hope save some billions of USA $

[Caucesco]

man i want to import a soren

its not much of a looker in real life:lol3:

[Caucesco]

they say it's speed is as before and the engine is even more powerful than current engine .
by the way why you need go faster than what it go now ,it would be too dangerous.

a friend of my has bought a samand with the new engine called Ef7 i think,he says,when you press the throotle the only thing increasing is the RPM.plus the parts get(estehlakesh kheily bala hast):hellobaby3:

[katyusha44]

The iranian samand car ''Sahel"
http://www6.worldisround.com/photos/13/431/390.jpg

[MOE from wonderland]

Russian Kamaz trucks and Uaz Patriot, assembled by Rakhs khodro

24305
24306

[Amir]

Saipa

[Amir]

اتوبوس* تندرو

[Jan]

http://www.irandefence.net/gallery/data/506/147.jpg
http://www.irandefence.net/gallery/data//506/medium/371.jpg
http://www.irandefence.net/gallery/data//506/medium/SamandLX2.jpg
http://www.irandefence.net/gallery/data/506/SamandSarirInt2.jpg
http://www.irandefence.net/gallery/data/506/sportsdashboard.jpg
http://www.irandefence.net/gallery/data/506/xa.jpg

[Jan]

http://www.ikco.com/products/Gallery/sarir/data/images/larg/wallpaper/car01.jpg
http://www.ikco.com/products/Gallery/sarir/data/images/larg/wallpaper/car02.jpg
http://www.ikco.com/products/Gallery/soren/data/images/larg/wallpaper/car02.jpg
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http://www.ikco.com/products/gallery/wallpaper/data/images/larg/wallpaper/car03.jpg
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http://www.ikco.com/products/Gallery/soren/data/images/larg/wallpaper/car01.jpg

[VitalyVK]

btw we have pretty mush Samands in Russia, especially in Moscow there are over several thousands

[Zoned87]

They look like american cars from the late 80's and early 90's

[Big_D]

They look like american cars from the late 80's and early 90's

You mean Japanese cars from 80's and 90's. The american cars from from 80's and 90's are too ugly and not reliable.

:teacher3:

[Zoned87]

I have a 1993 pontiac grand am and it is an extremely reliable car

http://images.google.com/images?client=opera&rls=en&q=1993%20pontiac%20grand%20am&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wi

[Big_D]

I have a 1993 pontiac grand am and it is an extremely reliable car

http://images.google.com/images?client=opera&rls=en&q=1993%20pontiac%20grand%20am&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wi

Well what i am saying is that over all American made cars from 80's and 90's were not reliable compare to Japanese and german cars. And i a saying this base on experiences. I live in California and most of my family members are in car business and i have seen lots of different cars. One of the reasons that Japanese cars were and are more reliable because they way their production line operate and that is if there is problem they will stop the production line to fix the problem and but in american car factories the production line never stops and they just recently the adopt the Japanese model. And look around and see how many 1980's honda and toyota with over 200000 miles you see on the road and how many 1980's ford and chevy you see. The number speaks for it self. Now you might been very good and on time changing oil and maintenance with your car and that was the main reason for been more reliable then average american car.

[Zoned87]

If you wan't numbers to speak for themselves look at cars older than that. How many Japanese cars do you see from the 50's, 60's or 70's? Virtually none.

I have a fully functional 1952 sedan with the factory engine in it, Japanese cars don't last that long.

[oldboy]

disappointing interior. still, one has to start from somewhere.

Good Luck Everyone

Oldboy

"Have you ever been to Wales, Baldrick?"
"No, but I've often thought I'd like to."
"Well don't, it's a ghastly place. Huge gangs of tough sinewy men roam the valleys terrifying people with their close harmony singing. You need half a pint of phlegm in your throat just to pronounce the placenames. Never ask for directions in Wales Baldrick, you'll be washing spit out of your hair for a fortnight."

[Big_D]

If you wan't numbers to speak for themselves look at cars older than that. How many Japanese cars do you see from the 50's, 60's or 70's? Virtually none.

I have a fully functional 1952 sedan with the factory engine in it, Japanese cars don't last that long.

There are no Japanese cars form 50's and 60's and 70's. Japanese industry got destroyed during WWII and it took them 35 years to rebuilt that's why all the Japanese made cars are from 1980 forward. I whish people do some research before posting on this site.I know you are proud to be American and like American cars but the sad reality for American automobile manufactures is that they lost ground ( as far as reliability and fuel efficiency ) to Japanese during 80's and 90's and now it might be too late for them to catch up because of health of US economy. There is a estimate that GM , Ford , Chrysler ,they need $500 billion to retool their factories ... money that they don't have and they can't borrow because of credit crunch....My guess is Ford and GM are going to have a same fait as english car manufactures. They are going to be break apart and sold to other countries....

[Behrooz Boonabi]

If you wan't numbers to speak for themselves look at cars older than that. How many Japanese cars do you see from the 50's, 60's or 70's? Virtually none.

I have a fully functional 1952 sedan with the factory engine in it, Japanese cars don't last that long.

I completely disagree. I own an 88 Toyota 4x4 truck that has more than 400K miles. Still runs great.

[Big_D]

I completely disagree. I own an 88 Toyota 4x4 truck that has more than 400K miles. Still runs great.

Do you have a 22R engine in it?

[Behrooz Boonabi]

Do you have a 22R engine in it?

Shockingly no. V6 and it seems just as good. I have had cars with 20R and 22R, all were excellent.

[Big_D]

Shockingly no. V6 and it seems just as good. I have had cars with 20R and 22R, all were excellent.



There is a argument that Toyota 22R engine is the best 4 cylinder gas engine ever made.

[Behrooz Boonabi]

There is a argument that Toyota 22R engine is the best 4 cylinder gas engine ever made.

I am not sure myself, could also be 20R. :)

[Amir]

خودروي تمام ايراني مينياتور

[oldboy]

Just saw these two queer looking cars on fars news. are they electric cars?

Good Luck Everyone

Oldboy

Edmund: Don't be absurd. Such activities are totally beyond my mother. My father only got anywhere with her because he told her it was a cure for diarrhoea.

[Kermanshah1]

btw we have pretty mush Samands in Russia, especially in Moscow there are over several thousands

Interesting...

[Shamshir of Light]

Just saw these two queer looking cars on fars news. are they electric cars?

Good Luck Everyone

Oldboy

Edmund: Don't be absurd. Such activities are totally beyond my mother. My father only got anywhere with her because he told her it was a cure for diarrhoea.

Those look cool