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 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 “.


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 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

Iran Khodro’s Domestic Production Plants

IKCO ’s (Iran Khodro) After Sales Services Network

iran khodro car

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+ production line in IRAN KHODRO CO

Dena+ iran khodro product of 2016

Dena+ iran khodro product of 2016

IKCO Tara

The following table shows the cars that have been specially designed and built by Iran khodro :

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

Peugeot Pars

Peugeot 206

Peugeot 405

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 (Iran Khodro Automobiles Peugeot) is a joint venture company between Iran khodro and Stellantis, based in Tehran; it was established in 2016.
IKAP website: www.ikco-peugeot.ir

Peugeot 508

  • Peugeot 508
  • Peugeot 2008
  • Peugeot 301

Renault

  • Dacia Logan; both IKCO and saipa group the car as ” Tondar 90 “.
  • Renault Captur

Suzuki

  • 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

  • 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 (General):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

      Samand Soren Plus is Iran Khodro products

      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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