Saipa Tiba

The Tiba (gazelle) is an Iranian car made by Saipa, that was unveiled in December 2008 as "Miniature". The car was originally named "Miniature", based on the "S81" platform.[1]

Tiba
Overview
ManufacturerSAIPA
Production2009–present
AssemblyKashan, Iran
DesignerItaldesign Giugiaro
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact
Body style4-door saloon, 5-door hatchback
LayoutFront engine, Front-wheel drive
Platform"S81" platform
RelatedKIA Pride, KIA RIO, Geely CK
Powertrain
EngineInline-4, 1.5 L, petrol
Dimensions
Wheelbase2410 mm (94 in)
Length4,105 mm (162 in)
Width1,635 mm (64 in)
Height1,484 mm (58 in)
Curb weight1,013 kg (2,233 lb)

Price has been estimated to be less than 7,000 dollars.[2] The car platform has been designed by Saipa, and its safety is reasonable. In its production the services of some 122 local manufacturers have been utilized and about 810 parts have been produced.[3]

A new subsidiary, Saipa Kashan will take up production of the car. The share of Tiba in Saipa's exports is expected to be around 20 percent by 2011.[4][5] Saipa Tiba is being sold in Ukraine since 2012.[6]

Technical Specifications
Tiba2
Engine Power/RPM Torque/RPM
SOHC 1.5L 80 hp (60 kW)/5200 126 N⋅m (93 lbf⋅ft)/3200

Based on a new platform, the new engine has been designed according to this specification: 4-cylinder 80 hp 1503cc engine and 5-speed manual transmission, which have been both modified in size and power by the German FEV company, with a fuel economy of 42MPG (5.6L/100 km) in highways and 33MPG in the cities. (7.2L/100 km) The car is also relatively well-equipped, with a CD Player, anti-theft technology, customizable seat position and front light angle, and automatic front windows.[7] Only 20% of all auto-parts used in the production of the Saipa Tiba cars are domestically manufactured.[8]

The car's safety features are reasonable and equipped with driver's and passenger's airbag and an ABS have been installed on base-models. Along with other accessories such as automatic rear windows, auto-climate control, aluminum rims, and a remote control can optionally be ordered during purchase.[9]

See also
  • Saipa Group
  • Iranian automobile industry

References
  1. http://www.payvand.com/news/10/may/1098.html
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2008-12-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://payvand.com/news/09/apr/1252.html
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2008-12-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-01-30. Retrieved 2008-12-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Встречайте автомобили Saipa Tiba!". Saipa.ua (in Russian).
  7. http://iran-tejarat.com/CarDetail/2110.html
  8. http://financialtribunedaily.com/articles/2014/09/08/domestic-economy/210/auto-part-makers-seek-support
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-05-24. Retrieved 2013-04-12.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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