IKCO Dena
| Dena | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Iran Khodro |
| Also called | Samand Dena (Ukraine) |
| Production | Early 2012—2017(Planned)[1] |
| Model years | 1391-present (Iranian calendar) |
| Assembly | Tehran, Iran |
| Designer | Iran Khodro |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Family car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, Front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Peugeot 405 Modified Platform.[1] |
| Related | Samand |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
1.7 L (1648 cc) (EF7 Engine) I4 (113 hp) 1.7 L (1648 cc) (EF7 Engine) I4 (150 hp).[1] |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,671 mm (105.2 in) |
| Length | 4,558 mm (179.4 in) |
| Width | 1,720 mm (68 in) |
| Height | 1,460 mm (57 in)[2] |
| Curb weight | TBA |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Samand, Soren |
IKCO Dena is a family car manufactured by Iran Khodro (IKCO) auto company; it was unveiled in April 2011. As of late 2013, mass-production had not begun. Its price range will be between USD$16,000 and USD$24,000, depending on the specific model and accessories.[3] Dena will replace the IKCO Samand in non-domestic markets after the manufacturer starts mass production.[4]
IKCO Dena is named after the peak Dena in the Zagros Mountains, 35 km north-west of Yasuj in western Iran. IKCO chose this name to identify the car as a symbol of technological improvement and the lofty height of the company's aspirations.[3]
Design and development
The project was outlined in March 2010 and began operating in February 2011, which is considered a record in car production process according to IKCO.[4] Dena was first unveiled in April 2011. At the time, it was initially scheduled to hit the Iranian markets in April 2012.[5]
Dena is built on the IKCO Samand platform, measuring same in width and only 50 centimeter apart in length. Three different locally produced engines based on Peugeot's TU5JP4 will be available; EF7 NA (dual-fuel), EF7 ELX and EF7 TC, all manual gearbox. Side airbags will be optional while front airbags are included, ABS will also be standard on all models.[2]
See also
- IKCO Runna
- Iran Khodro
- Iranian automobile industry
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "IKCO Unveils the New Sedan Named "Dena"". Persian Khodro.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dena Catalog". IKCO. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Ministry of Industry and Mines unveiled New advanced sedan named Dena". Persian Khodro.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "IKCO to Export 15 Thousand New Sedans a Year". IKCO Communication and International Affair Center.
- ↑ "Iran Khodro unveils luxury car Dena". PressTV. Retrieved 30 December 2013.