IKCO Tara


The IKCO Tara is a compact sedan produced by Iranian carmaker Iran Khodro since 2021. The Tara is a derivative of the Peugeot 301 and is based on Iran Khodro's IKP1 platform, which is a modified version of the PSA PF1 platform. The platform is shared with the Peugeot 208, Peugeot 2008 and Citroën C-Elysée.

History

In 2016, after the JCPOA was announced, Iran Khodro and Peugeot intended to jointly produce the Peugeot 301, Peugeot 208 and Peugeot 2008 as part of the IKAP (Iran Khodro Automobile Peugeot) joint venture. After the return of sanctions by the United States in 2018, Peugeot left Iran with the suspension of IKAP. As a result, Iran Khodro modified the Peugeot 301 for local production, which resulted in the Tara. It was unveiled for the first time on February 19, 2020, on the sidelines of the cabinet meeting by Hassan Rouhani. The Tara, under the codename K132, was officially unveiled at a SAPCO facility. The car was pre-sold for the first time on July 8, 2020.

Design

The side frame, cabin and roof frame shares design with the Peugeot 301 and Citroën C3-XR. Most changes have been made in the design of the front and rear end. According to Iran Khodro, the car is 92% internalized.

Technical features

The Tara is available with two gearbox options, a 5 speed manual transmission and a 6 speed automatic transmission. The car uses the TU5P engine, which is a modified version of the PSA TU5 engine, a 4-cylinder with a displacement of roughly 1600 cc, featuring 16-valve indirect injection a CVVT system and a double overhead camshaft design. The powertrain produces and. It has a 55L fuel tank that meets the Euro 5 emission standards and is equipped with an electrical power steering system. Top speed for both manual and automatic transmission models is and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in the manual and automatic models takes 12.5 and 13 seconds respectively.
In 2025, IKCO announced it's plans for Tara with the new EFP-TC. This turbocharged 1.7-liter engine features significant improvements in performance and efficiency compared to the naturally aspirated TU5P. Producing 150 horsepower and 215 Nm of torque, the EFP-TC offers enhanced acceleration and better fuel economy. This key upgrades also includes an optimized A/C compressor and improved air conditioning system. The EFP-TC mated to a 6 speed automatic transmission improves the overall performance of the compact sedans.

V3 and V4

In 2023, after receiving complaints about the car not being luxurious enough, Iran Khodro released more luxurious models of the Tara, the V3 and V4. The V3 features a new 6-speed manual transmission, the same one found in IKCO Dena Manual 6SPD. It also features an electronically powered sunroof, new taillight design, a shark design antenna, a keyless starter system, an armrest panel for the second row seats, and automatically folding mirrors.
The V4 features a new sunroof design, a sunglasses holder, heated seats, an SOS/emergency services button, a shark design antenna, armrest panel for the second row seats, and a trunk kick sensor.