Iran Khodro Samand 2007: owner reviews, specifications, equipment and fuel consumption

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The budget car market is very wide. Thanks to a huge assortment, everyone can choose the most suitable model of a cheap sedan or hatchback. Usually in Russia they buy Renault, Kia or Hyundai cars. But today we will pay attention to a less common instance. This is Iran Khodro Samand 2007. Owner reviews, features, specifications and photos - later in the article.

Description

So, what kind of car is this? This is a front-wheel drive budget sedan based on the Peugeot 405. The manufacturer of Iran Khodro Samand 2007 is the Iranian company IKCO. The car is also assembled in Syria, Azerbaijan, China and Belarus. Samand is an improved version of "Hordro". The machine is produced in series to this day. The main sales market is the Middle East. However, some copies were exported to Russia and Ukraine.

Design

Soas "Iran" is actually a copy of the old "Peugeot" from the late 80s, then the design of the car is not much different from those times. The car has modest halogen optics, a compact grille and a pair of small fog lights.

From the factory, the car comes with alloy wheels with high-profile tires. At the same time, mirrors and bumpers are painted in body color. And if the designers were still experimenting with optics and bumpers, then the basis of the body remained the same, French. The back of the car looks good too. This is quite a tolerable foreign car of the mid-90s. But the sad thing is that the car is still being produced in this form. Stand out on the Iranian "Khodro" does not work. This is a model for those who just need an inexpensive car that will drive from point "A" to point "B" with minimal costs.

How is the corrosion situation in Iran Khodro Samand 2007? Owner reviews say that the car has good rust resistance in the area of \u200b\u200bthe wings and sills. The paint is not the thickest, so chips are far from uncommon on this car. Among the shortcomings of Iran Khodro Samand 2007, owner reviews note the poor corrosion resistance of the metal on the roof and near the rubber seals. Here mushrooms appear after 120-150 thousand kilometers. As far as safety is concerned, the overall bodywork is pretty solid. The machine holds up well. Of the minuses - the lack of an airbag for the front passenger.

Dimensions, clearance

The total length of the car is 4.51 meters,width - 1.72, height - 1.46 meters. The wheelbase is 2670 mm. At the same time, the sedan is relatively heavy for its class. The mass of the car is 1220 kilograms. What is especially pleasing is the clearance. On regular wheels, its value is 180 millimeters. In addition, there is a standard metal crankcase protection. According to owner reviews, Iran Khodro Samand 2007 is perfectly suited for driving through pits and potholes. On this car, you should not be afraid of the bottom. His mobility is at a decent level. The car calmly overcomes the primer and confidently moves on loose snow. Also worth noting are short overhangs, due to which the car can rise to a large angle without damaging the bumpers.

Salon

Since the car was copied from an old Peugeot, the interior cannot be called modern either. The interior design is stuck somewhere in the nineties - reviews say. The Iran Khodro Samand 2007 has a simple interior with hard plastics and fabric upholstery. Due to the inserts under the tree and thanks to the light colors, this interior does not seem so dull.

Steering wheel - simple, four-spoke, without any buttons. On the center console is a budget radio and a primitive stove control unit. An armrest is located between the front seats. Due to the fact that the interior was practically untouched, good ergonomics were preserved. Despite the fact that this is the salon of the old "Frenchman", it is quite comfortable to sit in it. There is quite a lot of free space inside. The rear sofa is designed for three adultspassengers. Trunk volume is 500 liters.

This is a very good indicator. However, the seatback does not fold down. There is a spare wheel under the raised floor. Noise isolation at "Khodro-Samand" is not bad, say the reviews of the owners. Yes, it is louder in the car than in modern foreign cars of the B- and C-class, but definitely quieter than in the "top ten" or in the "Prior".

Iran Khodro Samand 2007 Specifications

Several engines can be located under the hood of a sedan. Both engines are gasoline, and were developed back in the late 80s. Yes, yes, these are the same French engines that were installed on the Peugeot. The only thing that Iranian engineers have changed is the environmental class. Now the engine complies with the Euro-4 standard. Otherwise, these motors are identical to the French ones.

The basic Iranian sedan is a 1.6-liter engine. The maximum power of the unit is 75 horsepower. In more expensive versions, a 1.8-liter engine is available. Unlike the base one, there is not an eight-, but a sixteen-valve head. Among the features is the Bosch fuel. The maximum power of the power unit is 100 horsepower. As for the transmission, both motors are equipped with a single gearbox. This is a five-speed mechanics. As noted by the reviews, the box eventually has a slurred work. Otherwise, there are no complaints about the transmission. As for the motors, they are generally reliable. The only thing owners may face is replacing the camshaft. According to reviews, after this operation, the machinestarts using less fuel.

What engine to buy this car? If you take Iran-Khodro-Samand, then with a 1.8-liter engine. According to reviews, Iran Khodro Samand 1.8 MT 2007 has good torque. Consumption averages 9.5 liters. At the same time, Iran Khodro Samand 2007 accelerates to hundreds in 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed of the Iran-Khodro-Samand car is 185 kilometers per hour. But as noted by the reviews of the owners, the most comfortable speed for this car is 90-100 kilometers per hour. At this speed, the car is quiet and consumes minimal fuel.

Chassis

The car has the same platform as the Peugeot 405 model. So, the basis is a body made of high-strength steel, the drive is transmitted to the front wheels. The front of the "Iran-Khodro-Samand" is a classic suspension with MacPherson struts, the rear is a semi-independent beam. Front mounted disc brakes, rear - drum. Steering - rack. Remarkably, Iran has a hydraulic booster.

What do reviews say about Iran Khodro Samand 2007 1.8? The car has a very strong suspension, which is great for our roads. At the same time, the car is not subject to rutting and enters corners well. The suspension is tight, however, breakdowns occur in strong pits. The braking system on the Iran-Khodro-Samand sedan is rather weak, but it is enough for a quiet city ride. Also included in the basic package is an anti-lock wheel system. As the reviews say,system triggered, there may be strong blows to the leg.

The resource of shock absorbers is more than 80 thousand kilometers. Silent blocks do not require attention for at least 150 thousand. The same applies to ball joints. The rear suspension, due to its design, is almost eternal. Many owners, in addition to replacing wheel bearings, did not perform any repairs. And most often the stabilizer struts wear out. Fortunately, the cost of spare parts for "Iran" is not more expensive than for a domestic car. And if you wish, you can replace the part with your own hands.

Cost

At the moment, the car is sold in the secondary market at an average price of 100 thousand rubles. The average mileage of supported copies is 150 thousand kilometers.

Equipment level

Already in the basic configuration there are two power windows, a full-time CD-recorder, electric mirrors and even air conditioning. Also in the initial version of the car there are fog lights and alloy wheels.

What to look for when buying?

When choosing a used sedan, you should pay attention to the operation of the gearbox. Backlash should be minimal, and the box itself should not make a howl. The suspension should also quietly work out bumps. Otherwise, you need to prepare for the replacement of shock absorbers or silent blocks. Since the car is more than ten years old, the question of oil consumption will not be superfluous. When inspecting the engine compartment, you need to pay attention to oil streaks. The fewer of them, the better. Ideally the motor should bedry. If the engine was washed before the sale, this may be suspicious - perhaps the seller wanted to hide traces of oil streaks. The most difficult operation is the replacement of the crankshaft oil seal. The part itself is inexpensive, but to replace it, you need to disassemble half of the parts of the engine compartment.

Need to inspect the body. A lot of models have whole bodies, as they are protected from corrosion. But if the car got into an accident and was restored by the “handicraft” method, there will definitely be flaws in the form of cracked putty, shagreen and mushrooms on the paintwork.

It would be useful to check the air conditioner. Many owners do not bother with its maintenance and repair. If the tubes with freon are equally warm or cold when the air conditioner is running, then the system is faulty (ideally, one tube should always be cold and the other hot). And repairing an air conditioner can be up to half the cost of the car itself. Check the electronics. These are power windows, heating and adjustments (if any in this configuration). Why is it so important to choose the most complete car? It will be very difficult to find a spare part at a disassembly. Sometimes it makes sense to overpay for a larger copy than to drive without air conditioning and other "benefits of civilization" - reviews say.

Conclusion

So, we have considered what features and characteristics Iran Khodro Samand 2007 has. In fact, the buyer receives a converted Peugeot with the same old technologies,but with the same reliability. This is a simple, cheap and practically indestructible sedan that will not require much attention and money. Many are repelled by the low popularity of the car. But this is perhaps its only drawback. For 100 thousand rubles, it is very difficult to find a "live" foreign car with such a complete set.