SAIPA

SAIPA began by assembling Citroën's two-cylinder mini car, the Dyane, in 1968. It went under the name Jyane (or Jian) in Iran. SAIPA built 120,000 Jyane models.{{cite book|url=http://www.grada.cz|title=Citroën 2CV - historie vÿvoj teknika sport|author=Jïfï Fiala|page=407|publisher=Grada Publishing s.a.|year=2012|isbn = 978-80-247-3382-1|access-date=16 January 2022}}

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There was also a glazed panel van version of the Jyane, as well as the Baby-Brousse, a rustic little buggy in the style of a Citroën Méhari but with a metal body.{{Cite journal | editor = Hersant, Jacques |date=September 1973 | title = Le Salon de l'Auto 1973: Toutes les Voitures du Monde | issue = 14 & 15 | page = 223 | journal = L'Auto Journal | location = Paris | language = fr }} Later, a pickup version of the Jyane also appeared. The Baby-Brousse was built from 1970 until 1979. In 1975 Saipa began manufacturing licensed versions of the original Renault 5 and later the Renault 21. Production of Citroëns ended in 1980.{{cite book | title = World of Cars 2006·2007 | publisher = Media Connection Sp. z o.o. | location = Warsaw, Poland | pages = 156–157 | year = 2006 }}

From 1986 to 1998 SAIPA built the Z24 pickup, a license-built version of the 1970-1980 Nissan Junior with a 2.4-litre engine. In 1998 SAIPA took over the Zamyad company, which then undertook the production of the Z24. Since 2003, this truck has been sold under the Zamyad brand.

Renault 5 production ended in 1994 (Pars Khodro took over the production lines) and the 21 was discontinued in 1997. In 1993 a relationship with KIA began, and production of the Kia Pride commenced. SAIPA's Pride is marketed under the names Saba (saloon) and Nasim (hatchback). At the 2001 Tehran Motor Show the liftback Saipa 141 was added to the lineup. This is a five-door version based on the Saba and is somewhat longer than the Nasim. The Pride series cars carry 97% local content. From 2001 to late 2010,{{cite web | url=http://www.tabnak.ir/fa/news/119651 | title=توقف تولید "زانتیا" از اول مهر }} SAIPA produced the Citroën Xantia under license.{{cite web |url=http://iran-daily.com/1385/2599/html/focus.htm |title=Iran Daily - Economic Focus - 07/02/06 |access-date=2006-10-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070313040947/http://iran-daily.com/1385/2599/html/focus.htm |archive-date=2007-03-13 }} Sedan models of the previous generation Kia Rio were assembled using parts imported from Korea from May 2005 to late 2012, when SAIPA lost its license to produce them.{{cite web|url=http://hamshahrionline.ir/details/150056|title=توقف خط تولید خودرو سواری ریو تا پایان امسال|date=November 2011 |access-date=28 December 2014}}

In 2000, SAIPA launched its own design, the 701 Caravan minivan, face-lifted in 2003.

In 2002, a lift-back version of the Saba was introduced as the 141. Models 132 debuted in 2007 and 111 in 2009. The Iran-made "SAIPA National Engine 231" was introduced in November 2008.{{Cite web | title=Iran Daily - Domestic Economy - 11/27/08 | url=http://www.iran-daily.com/1387/3281/html/economy.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201004545/http://www.iran-daily.com:80/1387/3281/html/economy.htm | access-date=2025-01-24 | archive-date=2008-12-01}}

In December 2008, the Tiba/Miniator debuted the Tiba with a 4-cylinder gas engine and ABS, averaging 7 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers and putting out {{convert|80|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} with a displacement of 1,500 cc. The price quoted at the time of its launch was less than 100 million rials (US$10,000). The car was designed in country and produced with the services of some 122 local manufacturers. 15,000 Tiba were to be produced in 2009. Production over the succeeding three years was to reach 200,000 per year by a new subsidiary, Kashan SAIPA.{{cite web|url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2008/12/15/302973.html|title=SAIPA Unveils New Miniator in Iran|access-date=28 December 2014}} The Tiba is expected to replace the Kia Pride. The share of Tiba/Miniator in SAIPA's exports will be about 20 percent by 2011.{{cite web |url=http://www.iran-daily.com/1387/3294/html/index.htm |title=Iran Daily - Front Page - 12/14/08 |access-date=2008-12-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090130042500/http://www.iran-daily.com/1387/3294/html/index.htm |archive-date=2009-01-30 }} The model was originally named Miniator but was later changed to Tiba (gazelle).{{cite web|url=http://www.payvand.com/news/10/may/1098.html|title=Iran unveils domestic automobile "Tiba"|access-date=28 December 2014|archive-date=22 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822030605/http://www.payvand.com/news/10/may/1098.html|url-status=dead}}

In 2012, a pick-up version of the SAIPA Pride was introduced as the 151.{{cite web|url=http://www.pedal.ir/%D8%B3%D8%A7%DB%8C%D9%BE%D8%A7/%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D9%BE%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%AF-151-%D8%B3%D8%A7%DB%8C%D9%BE%D8%A7/|title=وانت کارا، فرزند تازه پراید - مجله پدال|access-date=28 December 2014}}

In 2015, the company began the production of cars derived from Chinese manufacturers.{{cite web|url=http://www.saipacorp.com/en/allproducts/saipa/ario|title=Ario|website=www.saipacorp.com|access-date=2015-12-20|archive-date=2021-06-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628141009/http://www.saipacorp.com/en/allproducts/Saipa/Ario|url-status=dead}}

In 2019, it was reported in the press that the SAIPA Quik was due to be assembled by an African firm as the Mureza Prim8 in Rosslyn, South Africa,{{Cite web | title=A major leap for Africa as first black-owned car building company begins sales in SA {{!}} Life | url=https://www.news24.com/life/archive/a-major-leap-for-africa-as-first-black-owned-car-building-company-begins-sales-in-sa-20210723-2 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605105411/https://www.news24.com/life/archive/a-major-leap-for-africa-as-first-black-owned-car-building-company-begins-sales-in-sa-20210723-2 | access-date=2025-01-24 | archive-date=2023-06-05}}{{Cite web | title=Mureza denies Twitter claims it has begun selling cars | url=https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/life/motoring/2023-05-24-mureza-denies-twitter-claims-it-has-begun-selling-cars/#google_vignette | access-date=2025-01-24 | website=www.businesslive.co.za}}{{Cite web |date=2019-09-18 |title=Mureza Auto Company to distribute Iranian cars in South Africa |url=https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/440283/Mureza-Auto-Company-to-distribute-Iranian-cars-in-South-Africa |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=Tehran Times |language=en}} with the company hoping to start production at the Willowvale Motor Industries plant{{Cite web | title=Mureza flying the flag for the African motor industry {{!}} Citypress | url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/business/mureza-flying-the-flag-for-the-african-motor-industry-20191004 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607064248/https://www.news24.com/citypress/Business/mureza-flying-the-flag-for-the-african-motor-industry-20191004 | access-date=2025-01-24 | archive-date=2020-06-07}} in Zimbabwe in the following years.

In 2000, SAIPA purchased 51% of Pars Khodro, where it manufactured the Citroën C5.

Since 2018, Pars Khodro has mainly assembled a range of Chinese models, but other products include the SAIPA Renault Pars Tondar,{{cite web|url=http://autocade.net/index.php/SAIPA_Renault_Pars_Tondar|title=SAIPA Renault Pars Tondar - Autocade|website=autocade.net}}{{cite web |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2020/11/iranian-carmaker-to-restart-old-dacia-logan-production-without-renaults-involvement/|title=Iranian Carmaker To Restart Old Dacia Logan Production Without Renault's Involvement |publisher=Carscoops |date=2020-11-14 }} an updated locally built version of the first-generation Dacia Logan, which used to be assembled by SAIPA and its subsidiary Pars Khodro in a joint venture with Renault (Dacia's parent company).{{cite web|url=http://www.renault.co.ir/?lang=en&page=31-02|title=Renault Pars|access-date=28 December 2014}} Originally known as the Renault Tondar 90, the company received over 100,000 orders for the car within a week of it going on sale in March 2007.{{cite web |url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070311/wl_mideast_afp/iraneconomyautofrance_070311150403 |title=Renault drives back into Iranian market - Yahoo! News |website=news.yahoo.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070318111619/http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070311/wl_mideast_afp/iraneconomyautofrance_070311150403 |archive-date=2007-03-18}}{{Cite web| url=http://www.ftd.de/karriere_management/business_english/:Business%20English%20Sales%20Iranian/175862.html | title=Sales of new Iranian car soar, sight unseen | date=2007-03-21 | access-date=2014-08-09 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720203548/http://www.ftd.de/karriere_management/business_english/:Business%20English%20Sales%20Iranian/175862.html | archive-date=2011-07-20}}

Production was launched in Venezuela in 2006 and in Syria in 2007.{{cite web |url=http://www.saipacorp.com/portal/Home/Default.aspx?CategoryID=2813e2bb-ad71-4a87-9094-d55c17771826 |title=پورتال شرکت سایپا |access-date=2017-04-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213231348/http://www.saipacorp.com/portal/Home/Default.aspx?CategoryID=2813e2bb-ad71-4a87-9094-d55c17771826 |archive-date=2014-12-13 }}

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• Citroën 2CV
• Citroën Jyane 602
• Saipa 141
• Changan Eado
• Pars Khodro V5
• Kia Rio
• Renault Megane
• Nissan New Murano
• Nissan Teana
• Dongfeng Rich
• Nissan Roniz
• Zamyad Shooka
• Citroën Xantia
• Kia Pride
• Pars Khodro Sepand
• Nissan Patrol
• Pars Khodro New Sepand
• Sherkat Sakami Jeep CJ
• Aria and Shahin
• Sherkat Sakami Jeep Ahoo and Simorgh
• Opel Commodore
• Chevrolet Iran
• Chevrolet Nova
• Buick Iran
• Sherkat Sakami Jeep Gladiator
• Cadillac Iran
• Saipa Caravan
• Jeep Sahra
• Citroën C3{{cite web|date=2018-12-31|title=First Iran-Made Citroen C3s Delivered in Tehran|url=https://financialtribune.com/articles/auto/95896/first-iran-made-citroen-c3s-delivered-in-tehran|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Financial Tribune|language=En}}

• Kia Cerato
• Kia Forte
• Citroën C3-XR
• Jinbei Haise
• Dongfeng Rich
• Zamyad Padra
• Iveco Azar Minibus

• SAIPA Diesel
• IDRO
• Automotive industry in Iran
• Zamyad Co.
• Pars Khodro

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• [http://www.saipacorp.com Saipa Official Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705105113/http://www.saipacorp.com/ |date=2008-07-05 }}
• [http://www.saipacorp.com/en Saipa Official English Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080909032316/http://www.saipacorp.com/en/ |date=2008-09-09 }}
• [https://instagram.com/saipaglobal?igshid=1glj4cbuey9wd Saipa] Official page on Instagram
• [https://www.facebook.com/saipaglobal/ Saipa] Official page on Facebook

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