The Tiba (project name: S81) is an Iranian car made by Saipa, that was unveiled in December 2008 and originally named "Miniatur".[1]
| Tiba (S81) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIPA |
| Also called | S81 Miniature Wallyscar 619+/190 |
| Production | 2009–2022 (Tiba sedan) 2013–2022 (Tiba 2 hatchback) |
| Assembly | Kashan, Iran |
| Designer | Italdesign |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact (B) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon, 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front engine, Front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Saipa X200 platform |
| Related | KIA Pride, KIA RIO, Geely CK |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Inline-4 1.5 L Saipa M15 petrol |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) |
| Length | 4,105 mm (161.6 in) |
| Width | 1,635 mm (64.4 in) |
| Height | 1,484 mm (58.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,013 kg (2,233 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | KIA Pride |
| Successor | Saipa Saina (sedan) Saipa Quick (hatchback) |
Price has been estimated to be less than 7,000 dollars.[citation needed] 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.[2]
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.[3] Saipa Tiba is being sold in Ukraine since 2012.[4]
Production of the car ended in 2022.[5]
Technical specifications edit
| Engine | Power/RPM | Torque/RPM |
|---|---|---|
| SOHC 1.5L | 87 hp (65 kW)/5200 | 128 N⋅m (94 lbf⋅ft)/3200 |
Based on a new X200 platform,[6] 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] In 2014, only 20% of all auto-parts used in the production of the Saipa Tiba cars were 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 It could be ordered optionally during purchase.[9]
Tiba 2 edit
The Tiba 2 is the hatchback version of the Tiba.
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Tiba -
Tiba 2
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Iran unveils domestic automobile "Tiba"". www.payvand.com.
- ^ "Iran's automaker SAIPA listed in ME's 100 top companies". payvand.com.
- ^ "Iran Daily - Front Page - 12/14/08". Archived from the original on 2009-01-30. Retrieved 2008-12-14.
- ^ "Встречайте автомобили Saipa Tiba!". Saipa.ua (in Russian).
- ^ "تولید ساینا ، تیبا و تیبا ۲ رسما متوقف شد". تین نیوز (in Persian). Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "بررسی تنوع و جایگاه محصولات خانواده X200 سایپا| Z4Car". z4car.com (in Persian). Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ "Car Details | Saipa Tiba". iran-tejarat.com.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "گروه خودروسازی سایپا". Archived from the original on 2013-05-24. Retrieved 2013-04-12.