Iranian Cars thread!!

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BMW sales predicted to remain steady in Iran
TEHRAN, June 24 (MNA) – BMW’s 2007 models will hit the nation’s roads this year, and advance purchases of series one through seven along with the X3 class have already begun, the executive director of BMW of Iran told the Persian service of ISNA on Saturday.

“The Z4, X5, and Z8 models will not be available in Iran’s auto market due to their production at U.S. assembly lines,” he noted, adding that the warranty services and parts will only be accessible for imported models purchased through the company in Iran.

During Iranian calendar year 1384 (March 2005-March 2006), over 10,000 passenger cars and SUVs were imported to the domestic market, of which 3,000 were BMWs, ranking second after Toyota.

The BMW 318 model was priced at Rls.445 million and a 2000cc version was sold at Rls.585 million. BMW sales for the year 1385 are predicted to hit 3,000 again.

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SOURCE: http://www.mehrnews.com/en/NewsDetai...?NewsID=344100

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This is good news... shame about the Z4 Z8 and X5 tho, stupid USA :P

[Rahmani]

Samand reminds of of the 1998 Skoda Octavia.



While the Iranian car industy is growing fast. I belive it is time that they make small affordable cars (like they make in India and South east asia) and beter designed mid-range sedans. The samand really looks like something from 6 to 10 years ago.

With the baby boom generation growing to maturaty and in a stage of getting married and having children within a few years. I think the demand for affordable cars is going to be real high.

[Rahmani]

The new Proton Gen2



Although it has been out in Iran. They are not good in marketing it. Yet I think its a great car.

http://www.zagrosskhodro.com/Gen2/

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The Samand looks like a Rover 45 too.. especially the interior. I was talking to a Pars Khodro dealer my parents are friends with and he did say that IKCO made a deal with Rover for parts of the Samand after the Paykan contract expired.

You are right it does look backwards but end of the day it is a 30-40 year leap forward for IKCO from the Paykan so im not complaining lol

[Rahmani]

Shugs, its funny you mention the Rover 45. When my sister went to Iran and wanted to tell me what car my uncle had. She said poited out the Rover 45.

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Originally Posted by Rahmani

The new Proton Gen2



Although it has been out in Iran. They are not good in marketing it. Yet I think its a great car.

http://www.zagrosskhodro.com/Gen2/

Its been out in the Uk too now (about the only country in Europe) but their also not selling well due to no proper publicity at all. People dont know about it. But parts of it have been designed by Lotus and its supposed to be really good to drive.

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Only the handling on it has been done by Lotus... Its not a brilliant car otherwise lol

Originally Posted by Rahmani

Shugs, its funny you mention the Rover 45. When my sister went to Iran and wanted to tell me what car my uncle had. She said poited out the Rover 45.

I used to work for MG Rover

...well an MG Rover dealer in my town lol... worked there for like 10months. Got to know their cars very well. I was in administration and the workshop

[ckm]

I'm curious about the Paykan Samand. It seems pretty honest.

Is there any other "Iranian" car? (I mean, developed in Iran, not just built in Iran). I've seen some models are just face-lifted Peugeot, Renault (old Scénic) and Japanese and Korean cars.

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Not to my knowledge. The Paykan was based on the Hilman Hunter and the Samand is well apparently an Iranian design. Like you said there are modified Peugeots like the 206 Sedan or the KIA Pride-B which have been redesigned by Iranian manufacturers to be 4 doors rather than hatchbacks as the market preferes them.

BTW Its not the 'Paykan Samad' the paykan and the Samand are different cars with different parts make by Iran Khodro. You mite be confused with the 'Peugeot Paykan' ? which is the Peugeot SD... 405 with all paykan parts underneath

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Iran’s Samand to be produced in Senegal soon
TEHRAN, June 27 (MNA) -- Iran and Senegal are setting the stage for cooperation in the industrial and mining sectors, Iranian Industries and Mines Minister Alireza Tahmasbi said at a meeting with his Senegalese counterpart Medicke Niang here on Tuesday.

Tahmasbi referred to the previous memorandum of understanding signed by the two countries and announced that Iran is interested in investing in Senegal’s ironstone, bauxite, copper, and phosphate extracted from the Matam region, “should the technical and economic studies testify to plan feasibility.”

Iran will dispatch a delegation of experts to the West African nation next month for the groundbreaking ceremony of the country’s new Samand production line.

Senegal enjoys rich mineral reserves with a high degree of purity. Phosphate produced in the Matam region of this country is recognized to be of the highest grade in the world.

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Pars Khodro unveils new Renault Megan
TEHRAN, June 30 (MNA) -- The new Renault Megan of the Pars Khodro Company (PKCO) was unveiled in a ceremony earlier this week attended by senior managers of Renault Pars, authorized dealers, and PKCO representatives.

Mass production is to kick off on October 22, and up to 3,000 units will be introduced to the market by late March 2007.

According to the deal signed by Renault and the Iranian auto manufacturer, 15,000 Megans in line with the French automaker’s standards are to be produced in Iran by 2009, which will only be sold at certified PKCO dealerships.

Four models of this popular European car will be offered to the public with two choices of 1600cc and 2000cc 16v engines. The price is to range from Rls.189 million to Rls.265 million (approximately 20-30 thousand U.S. dollars) with a host of high-tech options on the Euro III model.

Presale registration for purchase of this 5.7 liter/100km gas miser will commence at authorized offices nationwide in July.

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SOURCE: http://www.mehrnews.com/en/NewsDetai...?NewsID=346596

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Paykan reproduction receives impetus
TEHRAN, June 30 (MNA) – Trilateral talks on resumption of once national car Pakyan’s production due to some African states’ growing demand kicked off between Iran Khodro Company (IKCO), Industrial Renovation and Development Organization (IDRO), and Ministry of Industries and Mines.

The talks to produce the IKCO’s mainstay were initiated by several African nations’ repeated demand due to the car’s easy and inexpensive maintenance, a report by the manufacturer indicated Friday.

The last Paykan rolled off the factory in May 2005 amid the IKCO’s reservation on the closure of the assembly line, calling it a hasty decision.

Exported at $5,000 each in the recent years, the car is now traded for $15,000 in some of the African countries.

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SOURCE: http://www.mehrnews.com/en/NewsDetai...?NewsID=346607

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Me thinks this is the version of the Megan Iran is getting... without the big ass lol



and the Logan:





Looks better than the KIA Pride anyway

[Marek.kvackaj]

Hello Iranians
cars cars so many(over1mil) you assemble in Iran...almost like slovakia (since 2007)
( WW, audi ,porche carrera all road, Peugeut, Kia , part of Skoda cars as well)

[shayan]

cool and welcome to the forum

[Shayan_m]

Originally Posted by maziar

I was right when i said there are no covertible cars in Iran

So was I when I told u there are convertible cars in Iran !!!!

,I have a special intrest in cars , so my eyes were open all the time when we were on the streets.

Well seems like ur eyes were only half open then.

If you beleive there are such cars in Iran then please post ONE not two just one pic

Here u go Mr.I am right

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Iran begins export of Peugeot RD autos to Iraq
TEHRAN, July 10 (MNA) – Iran last week exported the first batch of its domestically-made Peugeot RD sedans to Iraq, said a fax released by Iran Khodro on Monday.

In its first phase of the exports of its products to Iraq, Iran Khodro Industrial Group is planning to further sell 1,000 of the passenger cars to the neighboring country, an official with Iran’s major auto producer noted.

The authorized dealership of Iran Khodro products in Iraq is making increasing requests for the imports of the sedans into Iraq from Iran. The company’s representative office in Iraq is planning to employ the car as taxis in the Iraqi cities, he added.

Iran Khodro has managed to export 750 passenger cars to Iraq during the past six months. They included Samand LX, Peugeot Pars ELX as well as the newly designed Peugeot RD.

Meanwhile, following resolution of the earlier disputes over the exports of Peugeot 206 sedans, Iran’s giant automaker will soon – later this month - begin the sales of the product to Turkey, Algeria and Russia, Alireza Mirzaii further noted.

Five hundred passenger cars will be exported in the first phase of the export program. However, the figure is expected to rise to 2,882 within a period of two months.

The Peugeot 206 sedans to be exported will be offered in two 1600 cc and 1400 cc engine options with standard or automatic gearboxes.

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SOURCE: http://www.mehrnews.com/en/NewsDetai...?NewsID=351137

[ThePersian]

Originally Posted by Shayan_m

http://tinypic.com/1z1z6lv.jpg

645Ci :O this dude is rich lol... you must be crazy, driving this car in iran. Ill bet it has bumps already haha.

[maziar]

Originally Posted by Shayan_m

So was I when I told u there are convertible cars in Iran !!!!



Well seems like ur eyes were only half open then.



Here u go Mr.I am right

Wow you managed to find one single photo of a convertible in Iran, you want a cookie to calm yourself down? And I got a reply for your signature , ISRAEL STAY IN GAZA FOR EVER.