Saipa Shahin
The Saipa Shahin (Persian: سایپا شاهین; code name: SP100) is a compact sedan (C-segment) produced by the Iranian manufacturer SAIPA.
It was unveiled in 2018 under the name Roham before being renamed Shahin in 2020. Mass production began in December 2020.
| Saipa Shahin | |
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| 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
The 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. 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.
Engines
The 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. Deliveries of the automatic version have not started yet.
| Engine | Type | Displacement | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M15TC | I4 Turbo | 1503 cc | 110 hp (82 kW; 112 PS) | 178 N⋅m (131 lb⋅ft) |
Equipment
The 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).
Aria
Aria, the crossover version of Shahin, was unveiled in 2020.
Shahin Plus
Shahin Plus with ME16 engine, new interior and additional equipments was announced in 2023. The ME16 engine is a new Iranian engine developed by Saipa from PSA EC5.
| Engine | Type | Displacement | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M16 | I4 | 1600 cc | 115 hp (86 kW; 117 PS) | 147 N⋅m (108 lb⋅ft) |
Gallery
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Saipa Shahin front -
Saipa Shahin rear -
Saipa Shahin interior
References
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