Saipa Shahin
Iranian compact sedan
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The Saipa Shahin (Persian: سایپا شاهین; code name: SP100) is a compact sedan (C-segment) produced by the Iranian manufacturer SAIPA.[1][2] It was unveiled in 2018 under the name Roham before being renamed Shahin in 2020.[3] Mass production began in December 2020.[4]
| Saipa Shahin | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIPA |
| Model code | SP100 |
| Also called | Saipa Roham |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | Iran |
| Designer | Hossein Soleimani (exterior) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C-segment) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout |
| Platform | SAIPA SP1 platform (upgraded Toyota B platform) |
| Related | Saipa Aria (crossover version) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L M15TC turbo I4 (Petrol) |
| Power output | 110 hp (82 kW; 112 PS) 178 N⋅m (131 lb⋅ft) of torque |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,460 mm (175.6 in) |
| Width | 1,768 mm (69.6 in) |
| Height | 1,501 mm (59.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,260–1,330 kg (2,778–2,932 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Saipa Saina |
Platform
Shahin is built on the SAIPA SP1 platform which is the first Iranian platform that the initial design to the final construction have been done in Iran.[5][6] According to SAIPA, the platform has been developed from the Toyota B platform used on the Toyota Yaris XP90 and has been upgraded to the latest technologies.[7][8][9]
Engines
This car uses a M15TC 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a power output of 110 hp and 178 N⋅m of torque. It is compliant with Euro5 emission norm. The car is available with a 5-speed manual transmission and with a cvt automatic transmission. The maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph) with the manual transmission and 180 km/h (112 mph) with the automatic one.[10][11][12] Deliveries of the automatic version have not started yet.
Equipment
This car is equipped with automatic air conditioning, keyless entry with push button start, 7-inch multimedia system, tire pressure monitoring system, rear backup camera, parking sensors and heated side mirrors.
Safety features include 2 airbags and ABS (with brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution).[13][14]
Aria
The Saipa Aria (Persian: سایپا آریا; code name: SP100 Crossover) is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) unveiled in 2020 by Iranian manufacturer SAIPA. It is the first crossover produced by Saipa in Iran. It is derived from the Saipa Shahin sedan.