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Samand SE Unveiled




The new optimized version of Samand, SE, unveiled in SAPCO conference hall on Wednesday Feb 4, 2008 simultaneous with the Second Annual International Conference on Automotive Electronics Industry.


In order to meet market demand and to improve Samand brand, Iran Khodro has made remarkable changes to Samand SE high tech systems considering performance and quality levels of international standards.
EF7 high power gas engine used in SE, passes Euro 4 standard and its power and acceleration is 20% more than Samands and its consumption is 7 l/100km.
SE new axle has been designed and produced based on the most up to date technologies in the world. The multiplex system in SE replaces different scattered control units with highly concentrated electronic units, and this decreases the vehicle assembling time for about 15 minutes. It also eases the error detection process and drivers access to the car data.
There have been some modifications to the trim and outer parts such as audio system, instrument panel as well as taillights and license plate frame.
SE 30Kgs lighter weight, compared to the previous model of Samand, lessens fuel consumption and air pollution while increasing the products life.  
SE production plan started in New Products Development and Design center last year. Most of the tests related to the performance and endurance of the parts and components were carried out in IKCO while the others got the certificates from well-known international test centers.

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Iran's Newest: IKCO Runna



Date posted: 04-27-2009


TEHRAN  Iran's state-owned automaker, Iran Khodro Industrial Group (IKCO), has unveiled its second "self developed" car, the Runna. The compact sedan, in fact, is based on the same platform as the Peugeot 206 sedan, which is also built and sold in Iran by IKCO.

Code-named X12, the Runna is smaller than the IKCO Samand (X7), Iran's first domestic car, which was based on the Peugeot 405. The Runna will be offered with at least two four-cylinder engines, including a 110-horsepower 1.6-liter gasoline unit and a 1.7-liter powerplant that runs on CNG, both of which are reported to meet Euro V emission standards.

Features are said to include air bags, anti-lock brakes, power steering and power windows.

The first cars should begin reaching Iranian customers in March 2010, with exports to Turkey and other neighboring countries to begin shortly after that. IKCO plans to build 150,000 Runnas a year at full production.

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IKCO unveils micro-hybrid Samand car



TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) Iran Khodro Company on Thursday unveiled the country first national micro-hybrid Samand sedan.

Delivering a speech at the ceremony Deputy Industries and Mines Minister Afshin Roqani said that the micro-hybrid cars was built in line with the slogan of  fear of Conservation that was named by the Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei who called for changes in consumption patterns.

According to IRNA, the hybrid is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move it, such as gasoline, natural gas, or battery. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.

He added that the technology plays a great role in fuel conservation, reducing pollution, and environmental maintenance, and called on the country main manufacturers to try to promote this technology in Iran.



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Iran Offers Opportunity For Malaysian Automotive Part Suppliers



DUBAI, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian marketing mission on automotive-related products and services to Tehran secured RM10.3 million worth of orders from Iranian auto parts importers and car manufacturers recently.

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade)-led delegation that took part in the Oct 5-7 mission comprised eight Malaysian companies.

They manufacture items like plastic parts components, alloy wheels, gasket, automotive accessories, auto lights system and others.

They held a business meeting with two leading car manufacturers Iran Khodro and Saipa, as well as Iranian auto parts vendors.

"The mission organised by Matrade was timely since the two car manufacturers would like to begin technical collaborations with Malaysian companies to supply the Iranian market," said Dubai-based Matrade senior trade commissioner Dzulkifli Mahmud.

Such link-ups, he said, would enable Malaysian companies to leverage their expertise, for example, in designing parts and moulds for car components.

According to Dzulkifli, Iran Khodro and Saipa together produced a total of 1.3 million cars every year, of which 81.3 per cent were passenger cars.

"With a population of 70 million, the Iranian market offers promising opportunities for Malaysian companies to export auto parts and collaborate with local car manufacturers and vendors to produce innovative parts and components," he said.

The trade commissioner pointed out that the automotive industry in Iran was experiencing strong growth for the past 10 years, averaging 23 per cent per annum.

In 2008, Iran was ranked the world's 16th largest automotive production country.

In the first seven months of 2009, total trade between Malaysia and Iran hit RM1.73 billion, with exports to Iran valued at RM1.17 billion and imports RM558 million.

Exports of automotive parts and components to Iran were valued at RM118 million.

"Malaysia's export of auto parts to Iran will grow 10 per cent per annum in 2010. Among the products that have potential to be exported are alloy rims, body kits, plastic injection moulding and anti-theft system," said Dzulkifli.

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Iran's Samand Car to Hit Swiss Market


TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (Mehr News Agency) - An official with Iranian carmaker Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) stated that Samand car has passed all the necessary tests based on Euro IV standards in Switzerland and a batch of eight cars will be exported to the country.

IKCO director for exports and international affairs Alireza Fayz said that Switzerland has one of the highest standard levels not only for Europe but for the whole world and sending cars to that country is a proud achievement for Iranian experts, the Mehr News Agency reported.

He stated that for the time being the exported cars to Switzerland have not been able to get the permit for license plates, but with the studies and talks carried out for marketing, selling and after sale services of this car in that country all obstacles will be removed and long term contracts will soon be signed.


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Iran Made Biodiesel Fuel


For the first time in the middle east, biodiesel fuel (the green fuel for diesel engines) was made in Green Products Refinery in Mashhad, North East of Iran.


Hadi Afshar a board member of the refinery in this regard said, “This fuel that derives from edible and non-edible oil seeds is certified by Iran Department of Environment and will play a significant role in reducing air pollution.”
“Gas oil contains 10 thousand ppm of sulfur while this amount is reduced to about 80 ppm in biodiesel fuel that lessens the air pollution by 130 percent. Mass production and using biodiesel fuel instead of gas oil will promote Iran’s standard position from Euro II to Euro IV,” he added.
He believes that biodiesel fuel will increase the vehicle acceleration. It also reduces depreciation of parts and prolongs the cars’ lives.
Afshar finally referred to the point that biodesel derivatives are produced in Mashhad Green Products Refinery and added, “government supports will enable us to produce 300 thousand liters of biodiesel fuel a day that would be increased to ten million litters in the second phase.”
It is noteworthy that in a research achievements exhibition recently held in Khorasan Razavi province, a biodiesel vehicle exhibited.


Sources : http://ikcopress.ikco.com/

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EF7 to Be Produced in Isfahan










IKCO intends to produce its national engine in Isfahan province.


Referring to Isfahan’s die-casting and machining potentialities and capabilities, Mohammad Mohammadi SAPCO (IKCO Supplying Automotive Parts Company) CEO in this regard said, “Following the IKCO’s decentralization policy, the company intends to transfer its EF7 engine production units to Isfahan province.”
He later referred to SAPCO’s plans for the development of supply chain through creating foundry units in Isfahan and added, “In order to develop the supply chain and reduce transportation costs, we require making new investments on engine block casting in this province.”
“Three hundred thousand sets of EF7 and four hundred thousand sets of TU5 engines will be produced in the next two years that will cover 80% of the company’s needs,” Mohammadi added.
EF7 is the first Iranian automotive engine, designed by IPCO (Irankhodro Powertrain Co.) in collaboration with German designers in 2005. The engine which is also the first CNG-base one in the world was showcased in the 2008 Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany



Sources : http://ikcopress.ikco.com/

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IKCO Unveils the New Sedan Named " Dena "


Dena is designed based on the national platform and in accordance with domestic and international standards in order to promote and develop national brand.

This hi-tech Iranian car also meets the requirements to safety standards like pedestrian, front and side impacts as well as Euro IV emission and Iran's 55 standards all of which can be regarded as an important advantage in global markets.

This car enjoys a modern external and trim design and a modified platform.

Javad Najmeddin, IKCO CEO said that the main aim of the project is to present. IKCO's capabilities in designing and developing new cars under national brand.

Dena will come in two models of LX and ELX. The LX model will be outfitted with EF7 gas engine and a CNG-based engine and the ELX model will enjoy a turbo-charged EF7 engine.

ELX model will also enjoy extra options like sport rings, electric power steering, electric folding mirrors, fog lights, passenger air bag etc.

The car's major competitive advantage regarding its accessories and compared to imported cars is its affordable price and also extensive after-sales service network.

Dena will hit domestic and international markets next year.



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Farnaz Ghasemi

Head of Int'l Media & Associations
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Iran Khodro Industrial Group
Communication and Int'l Relations Dept
Tel: + 98 21 48 22 84 29
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E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ikcopress.com

© Press Release 2011

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Iran : IKCO Unveils ' Dena '




Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) on Saturday unveiled its new car called ' Dena ' in a special ceremony in the presence of Industries and Mines Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian.


Speaking at the ceremony, Mehrabian said that the sedan will hit the market by the end of the current Iranian year (started March21).

He added hat the design and production of the country's first hybrid car is in the final stages, adding it will be commercialized by late May, Mehr News Agency reported.

Mehrabian went on to say that the biggest car manufacturing plant will be established in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province, this year.

Referring to the compilation of the national document for auto development last year, he said " According to the document, car production will reach three million cars within a three years. "

Built on a locally-designed platform, Dena comes in two models of LX and ELX. The former will have a price tag of between $14,000 to $18,000 and is outfitted with an EF7 gasoline engine and a CNG-based engine. The ELX version, which is equipped with a turbo-charged EF7 engine, will be sold between for between $18,000 to $25,000.


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IKCO chief Javad Najmeddin said earlier that the new vehicle has been developed as a major project to boost IKCO position and give the company a competitive edge in domestic and international markets.

The Dena project was first outlined in March 2010, the production of its first working prototypes began in February 2011 and it reached its operational phase last month.

Certain changes have been made to the design of the body of the car to meet " frontal impact " and " pedestrian impact " safety requirements. The new IKCO product is said to meet Euro IV emission standards.

IKCO plans to manufacture 35,000 Dena models in 2012, 80,000 in 2013 and 100,000 by 2017.


KCO also said it plans to boost production " to more than one million cars in 2014 " and " 1.5 million by 2025 "

The automaker said that it will introduce five new vehicles within the next four years.

In August, a report by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers placed Iran on the list of top-five global car producers with the most growth in 2009.

Iran's car production showed a 9.5-percent growth last year, ranking fifth on the OICA chart after China, Taiwan, Romania and India.

An IKCO statement said the company alone produced 688,000 passenger cars in 2009, pointing to a 13-percent growth in the manufacturer's turnout despite the crushing global economic crisis.

In 2008, Iran ranked 16th with the total production of 1,274,184 passenger and commercial cars.


© Iran Daily 2011

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IKCO to Design New Platform in 2013



Based on the 2025 Vision plan for the Iranian car manufacturing industry, Iran Khodro Company (IKCO), the country's largest carmaker, plans to design and develop two platforms, including one this year, the company's vice president said.


Javad Soleymani also announced that despite sanctions and international pressures on the Iranian car industry, IKCO will start designing the platform this year, Fars News Agency reported.
Soleymani emphasized that IKCO's Research and Development Center will manage the process, with help from the technology used in the existing platforms, while IKCO's engineers will be in charge of design and development.
"Introducing new cars based on IKCO's platforms by 2015 and also other cars belonging to A and B segments by 2016 are considered the main plans of the company in the years to come," he said.
IKCO's vice president announced that the third national car Dena, which will begin pilot production by the end of this year's first half (Sept. 22), is supposed to hit the market by March without receiving any help from foreign sources.

Soleymani stated that IKCO's Dena enjoys 50 years of car manufacturing experience.
" IKCO's Dena enjoys technical specifications that match those of international ones and its low-consumption Iranian engine observes all European safety standards, " he said.