Newly rendered PU1 compact pickup truck from Iran Khodro

 

2014 Iran Khodro PU1  [photo: Nasr News]

Recently unveiled is Iran Khodro's latest rendering of its expected PU1 compact pickup truck. PU1 is derived from the Iranian assembled Peugeot 405 platform, featuring ICKO OHVG2 Dual-Fuel 1700 cc engines in CNG and two gasoline grade configurations. Power transfer is through driveshaft and rear axle differential. Planned production is now expected to commence during the second half of 2014, with a manufacturer's retail price below $6500 U.S.

ICKO OHVG2 Dual-Fuel 1700 cc engine  [photo: ICKO]

Iran auto production figures, May 2013

 

Iran Khodro Runna (modified Peugeot 206 SD)

At the Best Selling Cars blog, matgasnier has reported on Iran's auromobile production figures for Ordibehesht, the second month of the year 1392 in the Persian calendar (roughly May 2013). He reports that production is down 57% from last year's figure for the year, to 38,537 units compared to 88,939 one year ago, due to the effects of sanctions.

Below is a reproduction of his production chart with photos for some of the listed models types:

Saipa Tiba (modified KIA Pride)

Chery MVM315 (Fulwin 2/Bonus) built in Iran by Iran Khodro

Iran Khodro Samand (modified Peugeot 405)

Iran Khodro Peugot Pars (modified Peugeot 406)

Lifan 620 (built in Iran by Kerman Motor with Lifan 720 powerplant)

Iran Builds Peugeot 207i

Iran's state-owned car manufacturer Iran Khodro unveils the Peugeot 207i, a locally built version of the French automobile firm's 207 model for the home market. Tehran. AFP photo.