IKCO Tara largely replicates the French donor models, with its own changes limited to the design of the front and rear. In the Iranian version, the sedan looks more modern: sharp edges, large angular headlights, and elongated rear lights with a honeycomb pattern are noticeable. There are characteristic stampings on the hood and sides. Inside, there are also few differences from the originals.
Dimensions of IKCO Tara: length — 4519 mm, width — 1768 mm, height — 1466 mm, wheelbase — 2655 mm. The trunk holds 506 liters. This Franco-Iranian sedan has disc brakes on all wheels, MacPherson struts in front, and a semi-independent torsion beam in the rear.
Under the hood of the IKCO Tara is a 1.6-liter Peugeot petrol engine producing 113 hp. In the base version, the engine is paired with a 5-speed manual, while a 6-speed automatic is available for an extra charge. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds, with a top speed of 190 km/h.
The equipment of the Middle Eastern clone of the most affordable Peugeot-Citroen sedan may include a multimedia system with a 7-inch screen and rear-view camera, power windows, air conditioning, power steering, ESP, EBD, and tire pressure monitoring systems, as well as four airbags.
The price has not been announced yet, but it is expected that sales will start at around $12–13 thousand.
Recall that Iran Khodro is the largest automaker in Iran. Since 1962, the company has produced licensed versions of Peugeot, Citroen, and Renault, as well as its own models on French platforms.
