Iran Khodro – the Biggest Car Manufacturer in Iran
History of iran khodro company
Iran Khodro Co ( IKCO ) was founded in 1962, under the name of “ Iran National ”. Over the years, iran khodro has developed its capabilities and has become the biggest industrial group in Iran that performs industrial activities and services in the automotive sector in both passenger and commercial vehicles.
Determined to be a world-class car manufacturer, iran khodro founded its own R&D, engine development, and test centers, together with latest technology of production machinery, equipment and facilities, which were established in cooperation with European leading countries in automotive industry including Germany and France.
Since 2003 iran khodro company has exported passenger cars to more than 40 countries mainly located in CIS, Middle East, North Africa and East Europe regions. iran khodro vehicles have been warmly welcomed in countries such as Russia, Belarus, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Venezuela, Azerbaijan, etc.
Export of automotive parts and casting parts is among other major overseas activities of IRAN KHODRO CO Developing export is a strategic prospect for ikco , which is another sign of movement of the company in the path of internationalization and its promotion as a regional company and even an international entity.
The word khodro (خودرو) means ” automobile ” in Persian, hence Irankhodro means ” Iran Automobile “.
Starting Point Of IKCO
Who is the biggest car manufacturer in Iran?
IRAN KHODRO Co is the biggest automaker in the Middle East Region and owns a large share of Iran’s auto market.
The company has five manufacturing plants across Iran. Total capacity of all Plants is more than one million units per year.
Iran Khodro’s Domestic Production Plants
Plant Name | Capacity (Units) |
|---|---|
| Tehran | 700,000 |
| Khorasan | 150,000 |
| Tabriz | 105,000 |
| Mazandaran | 50,000 |
| Fars | 50,000 |
| Kermanshah | 30,000 |
IKCO ’s ( irankhodro ) After Sales Services Network
iran khodro cars
In order to provide after sales services and give support to IKCO customers, iran khodro currently has 675 3-S dealers in its domestic distribution network. The main activities of IKCO in After Sales Services field are as follows:
- Training Domestic and Overseas dealerships network human resources at both technical and Staff levels
- Technical and specialized support of dealers on Network Standardization, special tools, repair shops equipment, updating diagnostic tools (software and hardware) and implementation of recall campaigns
- Network Development appropriate with the number of available vehicles in each Region
- Customizing Warranty Policies to adapt regionally required services
- Marketing and recognizing the need of target markets and exact request of customers in different regions
Dena+ production line in IRAN KHODRO CO
Dena+ iran khodro product of 2016
IKCO Tara
The following table shows the ikco cars that have been specially designed and built:
| Car | Start production | End of production | Car class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paykan | 1966 | 1980 | Class B sedan |
| Bardo | 1970 | 2007 | Class B pickup |
| Paykan Deluxe | 1980 | 2004 | Class B sedan |
| Samand | 2001 | 2004 | Class C sedan |
| Samand LX | 2004 | 2019 | Class C sedan |
| Sarir | 2006 | 2012 | Class C sedan |
| Soren | 2007 | 2019 | Class C sedan |
| Runna | 2012 | 2019 | Class B sedan |
| Samand+ | 2019 | 2022 | Class C sedan |
| Arisun | 2014 | — | Class C pickup |
| Dena | 2014 | — | Class C sedan |
| Dena+ | 2016 | — | Class C sedan |
| Dena+ turbo | 2017 | — | Class C sedan |
| Soren+ | 2019 | — | Class C sedan |
| Runna+ | 2019 | — | Class B sedan |
| Tara | 2020 | — | Class C sedan |
| Reera | 2023 | — | Crossover |
| TF21 | 2023 | — | Hatchback |
Peugeot models
Peugeot Pars
Peugeot 405
Peugeot 206
- Peugeot 206 ; A saloon version of the 206, the Peugeot 206 SD also co-developed with Peugeot in year 2005. (End of production)
- Peugeot 207i ; By 2011, IKCO produced about 15,000-20,000 units Peugeot 207i. The production of 207i stopped in 2012 during relation cut between IKCO and Peugeot because of international sanctions against Iran.
- Peugeot 405 ; Available in saloon trims GLI and GLX and estate trim GLX (End of production), Peugeot 405 trim SLX with 1.6L 16 valve PSA TU5 engine (End of production)
- Peugeot 407 ; As CBU (About 2000 are imported to Iran by Iran Khodro)
- Peugeot Pars ; Initially called the Peugeot Persia. Changes include a redesigned front and modernized rear (End of production)
- Peugeot RD ; Chassis and drivetrain are similar to the older Paykan but the outer body shell and appearance resemble a 405, production of this car ended in favor of the ROA.
- Peugeot ROA; Modified version of Peugeot RD, production of Peugeot ROA was discontinued in 2009.
IKAP
IKAP website: www.ikco-peugeot.ir
Peugeot 508 models
- Peugeot 508
- Peugeot 2008
- Peugeot 301
Renault models
- Dacia Logan; both IKCO and saipa group the car as ” Tondar 90 “.
- Renault Captur
Suzuki models
- Suzuki Grand Vitara – Compact SUV which is divided to different 4 main models:
– 2000 CC engine with 4-speed automatic gearbox
– 2000 CC engine with 5-speed manual gearbox
– 2400 CC engine with 4-speed automatic gearbox
– 2400 CC engine with 5-speed manual gearbox - Suzuki Kizashi
Haima models
- Haima S7
- Haima S5
- Haima 8S
- Haima 7X
Note : iran khodro is the biggest and largest car manufacturer of Iran and The second Iran car manufacturer is SAIPA Group.
Iran Khodro Cantact
Address
Km 14 karaj Makhsoos Rd, Tehran, Iran
call
Tel:+98(21)48901 P.O.Box:13895-111
web
Email:info @ ikco.ir website:https://en.ikco.ir/
Address
Km 14 karaj Makhsoos Rd, Tehran, Iran
call
Tel:+98(21)48901 P.O.Box:13895-111
web
www.en.ikco.ir
Introduction of Iran Khodro Products
Current Products:
Tara
Model: Tara
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2020
Rana
Model: Plus
Gearbox: Manual (MT6)
Construction: 2020
Arisun van
Model: Arisun 2
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 2022
Samand
Model: Soren Plus
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 2020
Dena
Model: Plus
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2016
Peugeot
Model: 207i
Gearbox: Automatic/Manual
Construction: 2010
Haima
Model: S5
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2017
Haima
Model: 7X
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2015
Haima
Model: S7 Plus
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2020
Haima
Model: 8S
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2022
Dong Feng (DFM)
Model: Shine Max ( Yixuan Max )
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2023
Rira
Model: K125
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2024
Old Products:
Paykan
Model: Paykan
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 1967-2005
Paykan
Model: Deluxe
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 1968-1986
Paykan
Model: Bardo Van
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 1969-2014
Samand
Model: Soren
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 2007-2012
Samand
Model: SE
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 2010-2017
Samand
Model: LX
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 2003-2022
Samand
Model: X7
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 2000-2009
Samand
Model: EL
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 2005-2012
Samand
Model: Sarir
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 2004-2012
Dena
Model: Dena
Gearbox: Automatic/Manual
Construction: 2014-2022
Rana
Model: Rana
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 2012-2020
Peugeot
Model: 205
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 1995-1998
Peugeot
Model: 2008
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2017-2020
Peugeot
Model: 508
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2017-2020
Peugeot
Model: 301
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2017-2018
Peugeot
Model: 206 SD
Gearbox: Automatic/Manual
Construction: 2006-2012
Peugeot
Model: 206
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 2001-2022
Peugeot
Model: 405
Gearbox: Automatic/Manual
Construction: 1994-2022
Peugeot
Model: Pars
Gearbox: Automatic/Manual
Construction: 2000-2023
Peugeot
Model: 207i Sedan
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2016-2020
Peugeot
Model: RD – RDi
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 1999-2006
Peugeot
Model: Roa
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 2006-2011
Peugeot
Model: 407
Gearbox: Automatic/Manual
Construction: 2008-2011
Renault
Model: Tondar 90
Gearbox: Automatic/Manual
Construction: 2008-2017
Renault
Model: Thunder Pickup
Gearbox: Manual
Construction: 2014-2018
Renault
Model: Captur
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2015-2017
Suzuki
Model: Grand Vitara
Gearbox: Automatic/Manual
Construction: 2007-2018
Suzuki
Model: Kizashi
Gearbox: Automatic/Manual
Construction: 2012-2013
Haima
Model: S7
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2015-2020
Dong Feng (DFM)
Model: H30 Cross
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2016-2019
Dong Feng (DFM)
Model: S30
Gearbox: Automatic
Construction: 2018-2019
Mercedes Benz
Model: E-Class (W211)
Gearbox: Automatic/Manual
Construction: 2006-2011
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