IKCO Samand | |
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![]() IKCO Samand LX | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Iran Khodro |
Model code | X7 |
Also called | Khazar LX (Azerbaijan) SenIran Samand (Senegal) Siamco Sham (Syria) Venirauto Centauro (Venezuela) |
Production | 2001–2022 |
Model years | 2002–2022 |
Assembly | Dakar, Senegal (SenIran Auto) Damascus, Syria (Siamco) Abchak, Belarus (Unison) Tehran, Iran Maracay, Venezuela (Venirauto) Shamakhi, Azerbaijan (AzSamand) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Large family car (D) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | Front engine, Front-wheel drive |
Platform | Peugeot 405 Platform |
Related | Peugeot 405 Peugeot Pars |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.8 L (XU7JP/L3) I4 (100 hp), 1.8 L (XU7JP4/L4) I4 (110 hp), 1.6 L (TU5JP4) I4 (110 hp), 1.7 L (1648 cc) (EF7 Engine) I4 (113 hp). |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
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) 1,287 kg (2,837 lb) (XU7JP4/L4 engine) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Peugeot 405 |
Successor | IKCO Soren Plus |
The IKCO Samand is a large family sedan produced by IKCO. Production began in 2001, with the first unit being sold the same year. Considered as the national vehicle of Iran, it replaces the Paykan, which was sold from 1967 to 2005.[1]