Iran Khodro Samand Reviews from Iran

The car had to have a new clutch just after I got it, but the mechanic said it was the original so that's OK. Apart from service items, this car has been very reliable.

It's quite a good cruiser, but is slow in the city. It's based on a 405, and that's a good thing, they're solid cars. My uncle crashed one into the back of a bus at over 50 KPH and only had a cut on his head from the steering wheel, and a broken ankle from the footwell that shrank.

When I purchased my Paykan, it did not have enough motor oil nor transmission fluid in it.

The factory tinted windows got me a ticket!

This car will last you forever if you only change the oil, and do the basic maintenance.

Installing a Turbo on A 1.6 Liter motor was quite a challenge; but it can beat any stock Civic out there!

I have seen the same car last over 40 years (and is being driven as a taxi every day) with no problems.

Finally, by owning a Paykan you know that you are supporting your own country.

My Paykan also has 20 inch rims, leather seats, and a power moonroof, as well as 2 1000w 12-inch subwoofers.

I have changed the clutch, because I have driven it for 60000 kilometers.

I can hear little squeaks from the instrument panel.

This car is built based on Peugeot 405 chassis, and it has a 1.8 L. engine with 100 horsepower.

It has good ride and handling, the car corners very well, especially since I have put on 16-inch wheels with 205/50/16 tires. Its top speed is 200 Km/h.

This car is made in Iran. They should work on its exterior design (which was designed by Rover exclusively for Iran Khodro, which is the biggest car producer in Middle East).