Iran's national car is more homegrown than you'd think: IKCO builds 80% of the Samand's parts domestically, including its own Iranian-designed engine.
Lead trim: Samand 1.8 L XU7JP/L3 four (100 hp)
Iran Khodro SamandX7 · 2001–present
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FactIran's national car is more homegrown than you'd think: IKCO builds 80% of the Samand's parts domestically, including its own Iranian-designed engine.
The IKCO Samand, considered Iran's national car, entered production in 2001 as the Iranian-designed successor to the long-running Paykan (built 1967-2005), on a modified Peugeot 405 platform. Engine options have included a 1.8-litre XU7JP/L3 four (100 hp), a 1.8-litre XU7JP4/L4 (110 hp), a 1.6-litre TU5JP4 (110 hp) and a 1.7-litre EF7 (113 hp). Front engine, front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual; wheelbase 2,671 mm (105.2 in), length 4,502 mm (177.2 in), width 1,720 mm (68 in, without mirrors), height 1,460 mm (57 in), curb weight 1,200 kg (2,600 lb, XU7JP/L3 engine).
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samand 1.8 L XU7JP/L3 four (100 hp) | 2001–present | 1.8 L Inline-4 | 100 hp | — | — | FWD | — | — |
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