Title: Policy Shifts and Market Forces: A Look at Iran’s Dynamic Automotive Sector
A Market in Motion
Recent price adjustments in Iran’s domestic automotive market highlight the sector’s dynamic nature, driven by a complex interplay of economic policies and consumer demand. Data from the analytical news platform Che Khabar indicates notable price movements for several popular vehicle models, reflecting ongoing market calibrations.
Key Price Adjustments
On Thursday, October 9, 2024, the market saw specific price increases for a range of vehicles manufactured by Iran’s leading automakers. The Soren Plus EF7 bi-fuel model experienced a 10 million Toman increase, reaching a market price of 990 million Toman. Its gasoline variant saw a similar rise. The Dena Plus model also saw its six-speed manual version increase by 20 million Toman, while the automatic optional variant rose by 15 million Toman. The Tara model, in both its manual V1 and automatic V4 versions, similarly registered 10 million Toman increases.
Peugeot 207 Enters the “Billion Toman” Club
A significant milestone was observed with the Peugeot 207. The automatic model with a sunroof saw its price rise by 10 million Toman to 1.33 billion Toman. Furthermore, the Peugeot 207 equipped with the TU5 engine also increased by 10 million Toman, officially entering the “billion Toman” price category for the first time. The Rira, Iran Khodro’s most expensive passenger car, maintained its position at the top of the market with a stable price of 1.775 billion Toman.
Price Snapshot: Iran Khodro Products
The table below provides a clear comparison of price changes for key Iran Khodro models between October 8 and October 9, 2024.
| Vehicle Model | Price on 8 Mehr 1404 | Price on 9 Mehr 1404 |
|---|---|---|
| Soren Plus EF7 Bi-Fuel | 980 Million Toman | 990 Million Toman |
| Soren Plus EF7 Gasoline | 1.075 Billion Toman | 1.085 Billion Toman |
| Dena Plus 6-Speed | 1.130 Billion Toman | 1.150 Billion Toman |
| Dena Plus Automatic Optional | 1.330 Billion Toman | 1.345 Billion Toman |
| Peugeot 207 (TU3 Engine) | 860 Million Toman | 870 Million Toman |
| Peugeot 207 Manual (TU5 Engine) | 990 Million Toman | 1.000 Billion Toman |
| Peugeot 207 Automatic (Sunroof) | 1.320 Billion Toman | 1.330 Billion Toman |
| Rana Plus (Upgraded) | 880 Million Toman | 880 Million Toman |
| Tara Manual V1 Plus | 1.120 Billion Toman | 1.130 Billion Toman |
| Tara Automatic V4 | 1.330 Billion Toman | 1.340 Billion Toman |
| Rira Turbo 6-Speed | 1.775 Billion Toman | 1.775 Billion Toman |
These market movements are closely watched as indicators of the broader economic landscape and the performance of the nation’s industrial base.
