P.K
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The P.K. was a car made by Pars Khodro
between 2000 and 2005 using the body of the Renault 5
and the engine of a Kia Pride car. "P.K." is an acronym for Pars Khodro (the manufacturer).
After 24 years of manufacture of the Renault 5 and Sepand (same as Renault 5) models in Iran
by both SAIPA
and Pars Khodro
from 1976 to 2000, Pars Khodro produced a new model by using a Renault 5 body mounted on a Kia Pride platform. The body structure was changed a little and some new facilities added such as air conditioning
. The result was the Sepand P.K.
Manufacturing of the P.K continued until it was replaced by the New P.K in 2005.
, with a body similar to a first generation Renault 5
and the platform/engine of a Kia Pride. Manufacture of the New P.K. commenced in 2005. The New P.K is different in body style from the previous P.K. models which had a very similar body to the Renault 5
.
Pars Khodro
Pars Khodro is an Iranian automobile manufacturer. It was the first manufacturer of sport utility vehicles in Iran.-History:Formerly, Pars Khodro built American Motors' Rambler and General Motors products under licence. Its first cars, the Aria and the Shahin, were based on AMC's compact 1966...
between 2000 and 2005 using the body of the Renault 5
Renault 5
The Renault 5 was first unveiled on 10 December 1971, being launched at the beginning of 1972.The Renault 5 was styled by Michel Boué, who died before the car's release, the R5 featured a steeply sloping rear hatchback and front dashboard...
and the engine of a Kia Pride car. "P.K." is an acronym for Pars Khodro (the manufacturer).
After 24 years of manufacture of the Renault 5 and Sepand (same as Renault 5) models in Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
by both SAIPA
SAIPA
Saipa is the second largest Iranian auto manufacturer.Saipa was established in 1966, with 75% Iranian ownership, to assemble Citroëns under license for the Iranian market...
and Pars Khodro
Pars Khodro
Pars Khodro is an Iranian automobile manufacturer. It was the first manufacturer of sport utility vehicles in Iran.-History:Formerly, Pars Khodro built American Motors' Rambler and General Motors products under licence. Its first cars, the Aria and the Shahin, were based on AMC's compact 1966...
from 1976 to 2000, Pars Khodro produced a new model by using a Renault 5 body mounted on a Kia Pride platform. The body structure was changed a little and some new facilities added such as air conditioning
Air conditioning
An air conditioner is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle...
. The result was the Sepand P.K.
Manufacturing of the P.K continued until it was replaced by the New P.K in 2005.
New P.K.
The "New P.K." is a car made by Pars KhodroPars Khodro
Pars Khodro is an Iranian automobile manufacturer. It was the first manufacturer of sport utility vehicles in Iran.-History:Formerly, Pars Khodro built American Motors' Rambler and General Motors products under licence. Its first cars, the Aria and the Shahin, were based on AMC's compact 1966...
, with a body similar to a first generation Renault 5
Renault 5
The Renault 5 was first unveiled on 10 December 1971, being launched at the beginning of 1972.The Renault 5 was styled by Michel Boué, who died before the car's release, the R5 featured a steeply sloping rear hatchback and front dashboard...
and the platform/engine of a Kia Pride. Manufacture of the New P.K. commenced in 2005. The New P.K is different in body style from the previous P.K. models which had a very similar body to the Renault 5
Renault 5
The Renault 5 was first unveiled on 10 December 1971, being launched at the beginning of 1972.The Renault 5 was styled by Michel Boué, who died before the car's release, the R5 featured a steeply sloping rear hatchback and front dashboard...
.