Saipa Tiba

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
ManufacturerSAIPA
Also calledS81
Miniature
Wallyscar 619+/190
Production2009–2022 (Tiba sedan)
2013–2022 (Tiba 2 hatchback)
AssemblyKashan, Iran
DesignerSAIPA
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact (B)
Body style4-door saloon, 5-door hatchback
LayoutFront engine, Front-wheel drive
PlatformSaipa X200 platform
RelatedKIA Pride, KIA RIO, Geely CK
Powertrain
EngineInline-4 1.5 L Saipa M15 petrol
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,410 mm (94.9 in)
Length4,105 mm (161.6 in)
Width1,635 mm (64.4 in)
Height1,484 mm (58.4 in)
Curb weight1,013 kg (2,233 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorKIA Pride
SuccessorSaipa Saina (sedan)
Saipa Quick (hatchback)

Price has been estimated to be less than 7,000 dollars. 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

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

The Tiba 2 is the hatchback version of the Tiba.

See also

References

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