| Saipa Shahin | |
| Manufacturer: | SAIPA |
| Aka: | Saipa Roham |
| Model Code: | SP100 |
| Production: | 2020–present |
| Assembly: | Iran |
| Designer: | Hossein Soleimani (exterior) |
| Class: | Compact car (C-segment) |
| Body Style: | 4-door sedan |
| Platform: | SAIPA SP1 platform (upgraded Toyota B platform) |
| Related: | Saipa Aria (crossover version) |
| Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout |
| Engine: | 1.5 L M15TC turbo I4 (Petrol) |
| Powerout: | 1100NaN0 1780NaN0 of torque |
| Wheelbase: | 26501NaN1 |
| Length: | 44601NaN1 |
| Width: | 17681NaN1 |
| Height: | 15011NaN1 |
| Weight: | NaN0NaN0 |
| Sp: | us |
| Predecessor: | Saipa Saina |
The Saipa Shahin (Persian: سایپا شاهین; code name: SP100) is a compact sedan (C-segment) produced by the Iranian manufacturer SAIPA.[1] [2] It was unveiled in 2018 under the name Roham before being renamed Shahin in 2020.[3] Mass production began in December 2020.[4]
The Shahin is built on the SAIPA SP1 platform which is the first Iranian platform that the initial design to the final construction have been done in Iran.[5] [6] According to SAIPA, the platform has been developed from the Toyota B platform used on the Toyota Yaris XP90 and has been upgraded to the latest technologies.[7] [8] [9]
The car uses a M15TC 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a power output of 110 hp and 178 N⋅m of torque. It is compliant with Euro5 emission norm. The car is available with a 5-speed manual transmission and with a cvt automatic transmission. The maximum speed is 190km/h with the manual transmission and 180km/h with the automatic one.[10] [11] [12] Deliveries of the automatic version have not started yet.
The car is equipped with automatic air conditioning, keyless entry with push button start, 7-inch multimedia system, tire pressure monitoring system, rear backup camera, parking sensors and heated side mirrors.
Safety features include 2 airbags and ABS (with brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution).[13] [14]
See main article: Saipa Aria. The Saipa Aria (Persian: سایپا آریا; code name: SP100 Crossover) is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) unveiled in 2020 by Iranian manufacturer SAIPA. It is the first crossover produced by Saipa in Iran. It is derived from the Saipa Shahin sedan.
Shahin Plus with ME16 engine, new interior and additional equipments was announced in 2023. The ME16 engine is a new Iranian engine developed by Saipa from PSA EC5.[15]