2002 Iran Khodro Samand Elegance 1.8 from Iran
Summary:
A good old shoe that will last for years
Faults:
The car had to have a new clutch just after I got it, but the mechanic said it was the original so that's OK. Apart from service items, this car has been very reliable.
General Comments:
It's quite a good cruiser, but is slow in the city. It's based on a 405, and that's a good thing, they're solid cars. My uncle crashed one into the back of a bus at over 50 KPH and only had a cut on his head from the steering wheel, and a broken ankle from the footwell that shrank.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th May, 2009
15th Nov 2006, 02:44
Peykan is an old horse that's been beaten to death over the past 40 years and deserves to be put to rest. Its old technology engine, it pollutes the air more than it is acceptable now, and yes, taxis drive it still, but that’s more out of desperation than choice.
In a country where an original Korean Hyundai is a prized possession and something to show off with, it’s no wonder people still drive the Peykan.
Saeid.