Iran's Saipa Tiba was marketed hard as a national, domestically-built car — yet by 2014, only 20% of the parts going into it were actually made in Iran.
Lead trim: Tiba 1.5 L SOHC four (87 hp)
Saipa TibaS81 · 2012–2022
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FactIran's Saipa Tiba was marketed hard as a national, domestically-built car — yet by 2014, only 20% of the parts going into it were actually made in Iran.
The Saipa Tiba (project name S81), unveiled in December 2008 under the working name "Miniatur" with production from 2012 to 2022, is a Saipa-designed subcompact on the Saipa X200 platform, closely related to the Kia Pride/Kia Rio and Geely CK; offered as a saloon or hatchback. Its 1.5-litre SOHC four made 87 hp (65 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 94 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm. Front engine, front-wheel drive; wheelbase 2,410 mm (94.9 in), length 4,105 mm (161.6 in), width 1,635 mm (64.4 in), height 1,484 mm (58.4 in), curb weight 1,013 kg (2,233 lb).
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiba 1.5 L SOHC four (87 hp) | 2012–2022 | 1.5 L Inline-4 | 87 hp | 94 lb-ft | — | FWD | — | — |
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