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Miniator is an Iranian car made by Saipa.

In November 2008 Saipa launched the Iran-made "Saipa National Engine 231".^[1] In December 2008, Saipa unveiled its new model: "Miniator". Miniator has a 4-cylinder gas engine and ABS, averages 7 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers and puts out 80 horsepower (14 BHP) with a displacement of 1500cc. Price will be less than 100 million rials (USD10,000). The car has been designed and produced by domestic experts. In its production the services of some 122 local manufacturers have been utilized and about 810 parts have been produced. 15,000 Miniators will be produced in 2009. Production over the next three years will reach 200,000 per year. A new subsidiary, Kashan SAIPA will take up production of the car.^[2] The share of this car in Saipa’s exports will be about 20 percent by 2011.^[3][4]

[edit] See also

• Saipa
• Iranian automobile industry

[edit] References

1. ^ http://www.iran-daily.com/1387/3281/html/economy.htm
2. ^ http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2008/12/15/302973.html
3. ^ http://www.presstv.com/Detail.aspx?id=78363&sectionid=351020102
4. ^ http://www.iran-daily.com/1387/3294/html/index.htm

[edit] External links

• Saipa Miniator (pictures)