IKCO Samand. 2000–22 (prod. n/a). 4-door saloon. F/F, 1587, 1648 cm³ petrol, 1648 cm³ petrol–CNG (I4 DOHC), 1761 cm³ (I4 OHC). The replacement for the long-running Paykan, with the project begun by Iran Khodro (IKCO) in 1996. Peugeot 405 platform and engine, but in other respects an Iranian-developed car, and considered a “national car”. Quality said to be superior to 405. New 1­·6 engine from 2009. Base model to 2011; LX from 2003 to 2022. Called Venirauto Centauro in Venezuela. Deleted on government order, when IKCO and SAIPA were requested to modernize their facilities.

Manufacturing location: Ťehrân, Iran

Marque: IKCO | Predecessor: Paykan (1967–2005) | Successor: IKCO Soren