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Iran January-September 2026: Peugeot 207i back on top in market off -38.1%
The Peugeot 207i has received a facelift in Iran this year.
Counting the four largest automakers in the country based on their report to Codal, the Tehran Stock Exchange, the Iranian new car market sinks -38.1% year-on-year to just 437,861 units due, of course, to the war. The Peugeot 207i (-29%) returns to the top spot it held over the Full Year 2025, overtaking the Iran Khodro Samand (-35.9%). The Saipa Tiba (-41.1%) is back up to #3 ahead of the Iran Khodro Tara (-32.3%) staying at #4. Notice also the Zamyad Z24 (-34.3%) back up to #6 and the Iran Khodro Runna (+54.1%) defying the plunging market with a sensational gain and back inside the Top 10 at #8.
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Full 9 months 2026 Top 10 models below.
Iran January-September 2026 – models:
| Pos | Model | 1-9 2026 | /25 | Q1 | FY25 |
| 1 | Peugeot 207i | 88,382 | – 29.0% | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | Iran Khodro Samand/Soren | 78,088 | – 35.9% | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Saipa Tiba | 66,165 | – 41.1% | 6 | 6 |
| 4 | Iran Khodro Tara | 43,494 | – 32.3% | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | Iran Khodro Dena | 43,232 | – 38.5% | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | Zamyad Z24 (Nissan Junior) | 21,084 | – 34.3% | 8 | 9 |
| 7 | Saipa Shahin | 17,091 | – 37.2% | 10 | 8 |
| 8 | Iran Khodro Runna | 14,528 | + 54.1% | 11 | 14 |
| 9 | Saipa Quick | 14,222 | – 66.7% | 5 | 4 |
| 10 | Saipa 151 Van | 11,965 | – 62.9% | 7 | 7 |

Are there any foreign brands imported into Iran ?
Well, it’s difficult to import something into Iran by sea
Yes, notably Chinese brands. But we don’t have data for those.