Saminda Motor Co - 1 Million RE Series 1.5 Turbo Engines Recalled Due to Overheating Risk

Starfish94 · 3 April 2019 12:58

Beijing, China - The Brilliant is a up-coming compact MPV designed in China by Guangzhou-Saminda joint venture (Which is differ from Wuhan-Saminda joint venture), Saminda hope the Brilliant could gain more sales from it struggling Huali brand in China, but the Brilliant will also be sold in South East Asia as a rebadged Saminda. Which is also the brand first China designed vehicle to be sold in South East Asia.

Saminda has not announce it specs but we will know it as soon as it getting nearer to it release date.

Starfish94 · 4 April 2019 13:51

YEAR 2018

The Saminda CR100, Bring it on!

Saminda CR100 Standard 1.2 MT

Engine : RE Series , RE12B (Introduced in 2005, with 4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda CR100 Premium 1.2 AT

Engine : RE Series , RE12B (Introduced in 2005, with 4th generation i-VIC)

The Saminda CR100 is a subcompact crossover sold only in countries like India, Pakistan and Brazil. It has the same body structure as the Saminda Casda.

The CR100 promises the feel of an SUV with the practicality of a hatch. Although, it is based on the Casda platform, Saminda has rigorously redesigned the cross hatch to give it a muscular look

Engine
It share the same engine as the Casda, a 1.2-liter inline-4 engine produces 81bhp, It’s available with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission.

Designed by : Arisato Minato

Availability
South Asia and South America

Assembly
Maua Brazil
Gurgaon, India (Saminda India)

CR100 Standard 1.2 MT : $14,150
CR100 Premium 1.2 AT : $15,850

Starfish94 · 8 April 2019 13:01

YEAR 2019

The all new re-invented C7, A Luxury you deserve.

Saminda C7 XE 3.5 V6

Engine : JA Series (Introduced in 1998) , JA35A1 (Direct Injection Introduced in 2013, with 4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda C7 XE-L 3.5 V6

Engine : JA Series (Introduced in 1998) , JA35A1 (Direct Injection Introduced in 2013, with 4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda C7 Touring 3.5 V6

Engine : JA Series (Introduced in 1998) , JA35A1 (Direct Injection Introduced in 2013, with 4th generation i-VIC)

The Saminda C7 is a luxury full-size car. It’s Saminda largest sedan and serves as its flagship vehicle in the United States and Canada, it’s engineered and built in America

“While the sedan market is currently declining, there’s still a strong demand for good sedans.” American Saminda Motor Co. vice-president Timothy Simon said.

Engine
The C7 refinement continues into its 3.5-liter V6 which make a total of 298 hp and 344nm of torque. Mated to a 8-speed automatic transmission, it shift gear seamlessly

Safety
The C7 is available with a full suite of crash-avoidance systems which include lane departure warning, lane keep assist, forward auto brake with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, rear cross path detection, adaptive radar cruise control monitors traffic ahead and slows as needed to keep a safe distance. All that plus a stiff body structure should provide peace of mind for owners

nS platform
The new C7 is based on Saminda’s impressive nS platform, making the 2019 C7 steps it up in the vehicle dynamics department with a much better suspension design, including an adaptive damper that reacts in 20 milliseconds

A Saminda Skin with Auxuras Bone
The C7 has the same platform as the Auxuras ETL, but it cost nearly $8000 less than it Auxuras counterpart, the C7 is definitely a great buy if you are on a budget for a luxury vehicle.

Designed by : Spencer Richman

Availability
North America and Middle East

Assembly
Mississippi, United States, North America

C7 XE 3.5 V6 : $33,550
C7 XE-L 3.5 V6 : $37,550
C7 Touring 3.5 V6 : $41,550

desperatedonut5 · 8 April 2019 13:05

What surprises me is how the C7 has pretty decent off-road capabilities…

On3CherryShake · 8 April 2019 13:51

Quality designs no doubt, but the taillights make me sad :((

Starfish94 · 17 April 2019 00:27

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The 2020 Saminda C3 is the greatest C3 ever.

The Saminda C3 have been around for more than 55 years, and the tenth generation C3 will be much stylish, safer, quicker and more efficient. And it’s time to debut in the 2019 New York Auto Show.

Of course what we are seeing now is a concept version, but Saminda says it will look very similiar to it production version. It will ride on the latest New Structural Platform also known as nS platform. The nS platform currently underpins on the PonQi and C7, the nS platform is much more stiffer for a more engaging drive.

But it’s not just sporty that will be in the new C3, Saminda claims it will be also much comfortable and more leg room because the whole car is almost 1 inch longer.

Now here comes the interesting part, the powertrain, we got some information from Saminda about the engine option, atleast in the United States, it will be powered by either a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated or a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, we don’t know the turbocharged engine will make how much horses but the naturally aspirated will make around 155bhp.

While the C3 is one of the top-selling vehicles of all time, sales are declining as the popularity of sedans continues to decrease, but Saminda hopes the new redesign C3 will work to increase interest and better compete in the dwindling sedan market.

Starfish94 · 20 April 2019 12:12

YEAR 2019

The all new Erson (刵森) MPV, Everybody deserve it (每个人都应得的车)

Saminda Erson Premium 2.4

Engine : KA Series (Introduced in 2004) , KA24Z1 (Direct Injection Introduced in 2013, with 4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda Erson Luxury 2.4

Engine : KA Series (Introduced in 2004) , KA24Z1 (Direct Injection Introduced in 2013, with 4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda Erson Luxury 2.0T

Engine : KA Series (Introduced in 2004) , KA20F1 (Turbocharged introduced in 2015, with 2nd generation i-VIC ProAIR Turbo)

The Saminda Erson (Chinese : 安田-刵森 Antian Ersen) is a 8-seater minivan sold only in China, It is related to the US-spec Saminda CR4 but is not the same vehicle.

The Erson nameplate was originally sold by Saminda from 2001-2006 worldwide, it was then discontinued after 2006 due to slow sales and have since replaced by the CR4, on 2019, the Erson is a Wuhan-Saminda joint venture project and will only be sold in Chinese market only.

Differences between the CR4
The Erson is slighty bigger than the Japanese CR4 but smaller than the US CR4,

Engine
The Erson comes with 2 engine option, a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter petrol engine produces 178bhp or a turbocharged 2.0-liter petrol engine produces 222bhp, both of the engines is mated to a CVT transmission

Designed by : Chen Yijie

Availability
China only

Assembly
Wuhan, China (Wuhan-Saminda Motors)

Erson Premium 2.4 : $32,550
Erson Luxury 2.4 : $38,550
Erson Luxury 2.0T : $41,950

Starfish94 · 22 April 2019 05:29

Sales record for 2018, United states still retain the top spot as the biggest market for Saminda, top China by a marginally, total sales increased by nearly 10% (Excluding Auxuras)

Total Sales Figure : 4,467,159

North America
North America is still the biggest player for Saminda, however, the company expect China to be it largest market by 2022.

Sales Reported : 1,473,844

China
Saminda in China has been doing well in recent years, seeking to overtake United States as it biggest market for the Japanese automaker by 2022

Saminda’s rich lineup of sport utility vehicles drew many Chinese seeking a good balance of quality, design and price

Sales Reported : 1,236,443

Europe
Saminda’s struggle in Europe is still a problem, it has since left France market in early 2018 due to low sales which has less than 0.5% market share.

Saminda UK said it had sold 46,255, down by 3%

Sales Reported : 104,858

Japan
Saminda see a 3% gain in it domestic market, it C1 model is the best seller over here.

Sales Reported : 663,891

South East Asia, Asia and Oceania
Asia Saminda Motors Region the regional headquarters for Saminda vehicles in the Asia & Oceania region have recorded its best-ever automobile sales record in 2018, with total sales of 788,346 units.

Saminda Thailand has revealed that it has maintained its top spot in passenger car sales for the forth year running

Saminda Indonesia see it best record since 2010, thanks to it new redesign Randis.

Saminda Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd sales had been increase by 3.5%.

Saminda India see increase too thanks to it redesign CR100

Sales Reported : 788,346

Africa
Saminda has see a decline of sales in Africa seen 2014, sales has down by 2% compared to 2017

Sales Reported : 71,557

South America
Saminda sees a 0.6% gain in South America compared to 2017

Sales Figure : 128,220

Rick_VTEC · 28 April 2019 16:48

Really like Saminda design

Starfish94 · 27 May 2019 15:55

YEAR 2019

The all new Passerine 形目 sedan, It’s all you need (你需要的一切)

Saminda Passerine 形目 1.1T (Standard)

Engine : LC Series (Introduced in 2014) , LC11Z1 (ProAIR turbocharged with 3rd generation i-VIC)

Saminda Passerine 形目 1.1T (Luxury)

Engine : LC Series (Introduced in 2014) , LC11Z1 (ProAIR turbocharged with 3rd generation i-VIC)

The Saminda Passerine (Japanese : サミンダ- パスセリン Saminda Pasuserin) also called 安田-形目 Āntián Xíngmù is a compact sedan sold only in the Chinese market,.

Slotting between the smaller Zies and the larger Spinetail sedans, the Passerine measures 4,630 mm long, 1,740 mm wide and 1,515 mm tall and rides on a 2,700mm wheelbase.

Engine
The Passerine only comes with 1 engine option, a 1.1-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine rated at 130hp and 163Nm of peak torque, paired to a standard CVT transmission, which returns a combined fuel consumption of 5.6l/100km (41.2mpg US)

It’s produced by Guangzhou-Saminda joint venture which differ from Wuhan-Saminda

Designed by : Catherine Lin (Guangzhou Saminda Chief Designer)

Availability
China only

Assembly
Guangzhou, China (Guangzhou-Saminda Motors)

Passerine 形目 1.1T (Standard) : $25,950
Passerine 形目 1.1T (Luxury) : $28,950

Starfish94 · 13 August 2019 05:09

YEAR 2019

The all new CR25, 誰にとっても正しい車 (The right car for everyone)

Saminda CR25 X 1.5 (CVT)

Engine : RE Series (Introduced in 2005) , RE15AZ (Direct Injection with 4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda CR25 XS 1.5 (CVT)

Engine : RE Series (Introduced in 2005) , RE15AZ (Direct Injection with 4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda CR25 Spirit R

Engine : RE Series (Introduced in 2005) , RE15AZ (Direct Injection with 4th generation i-VIC)

The Saminda CR25 (Japanese : サミンダ- にじゅうご Saminda Nijuugo) is a mini MPV with sliding doors manufactured by Saminda for the Japanese domestic market but was also parallel imported to countries like Singapore and Malaysia.

Dimension
The new CR25 measures 4,285 mm in length, 1,720 mm in height and 1,695 mm in width, while the wheelbase is 2,710mm

Engine
Only one powertrains will be fitted to the CR25, a 1.5-liter inline-4 DOHC i-VIC engine paired with a CVT transmission (Continuously Variable Tranmission) produces 130bhp and 150nm of torque.

Spirit R
From outside, the CR25 Spirit R receives a full body kit, comprising new bumpers front and rear, side skirts, and even different tailight design. Complementing these items are a black grille and side mirrors. Saminda says it also has a slightly lowered suspension setup and a set of 15-inch sport alloy wheels. Powering the CR25 Spirit R is still the same 1.5-liter DOHC i-VIC engine.

Designed by : Hachigo Matsuda

Availability
Japan only (Parallel imported to South East Asia)

Assembly
Suzuka, Japan

CR25 X 1.5 CVT : ¥1,980,000
CR25 XS 1.5 CVT : ¥2,580,000
CR25 Spirit R : ¥2,980,000

Starfish94 · 18 September 2019 13:08

YEAR 2019

The all new Brilliant MPV, A family mover with Characteristic.

Saminda Brilliant Premium 1.8 (CVT)

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Engine : YB Series (Introduced in 2003) , YB18A2 (with 4th generation i-VIC)

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Saminda Brilliant Luxury 1.8 (CVT)

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Engine : YB Series (Introduced in 2003) , YB18A2 (with 4th generation i-VIC)

Brilliant

The Saminda Brilliant (Japanese : サミンダ- ブリリアント Saminda Buririanto) is a compact MPV manufactured by Saminda Malaysia for the South East Asia market, it’s the first Saminda to be designed in Malaysia. The Brilliant currently is not available in Japan but it’s not certain in the near future.

Design
The Brilliant design seems to be derived from Saminda’s current design language, making it instantly recognisable as Saminda’s work of art.

Engine
It uses a 1.8-liter inline-4 SOHC i-VIC engine produces 142bhp and 165nm of torque mated to a CVT transmission, the YB series produces good low end torque for a smoother drive.

The Brilliant MPV proves that it continues to deliver what generations of Saminda drivers have come to know and love - performance and reliability.

Designed by : Nakasato Ishida

Availability
South East Asia only

Assembly
Pahang, Malaysia (Saminda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd)

Brilliant Premium 1.8 CVT : $21,220
Brilliant Luxury 1.8 CVT : $23,550

Starfish94 · 3 October 2019 01:59

Saminda quality issue have been improved, still more improvement needed said Yuko Nagoya, CEO of Saminda Global

TOKYO, JAPAN - Saminda Motor Co. have been suffering from quality issues since late 2014, the Japanese company have since strengthen it quality controls worldwide.

“Saminda manufacture some of the best engines in the world, with a failure rate of 1 in 289 but due to quality issue, stats shows that it had down to around 1 in 192, the failure rate is still low but they could do better” said Consumers Report.

Just yesterday, American Saminda Motor Co. have announced that they are recalling all models that are equipped with the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine from model year 2015 onwards that the piston may misfire due to cracked valve seal if the vehicle is parked under the hot sun, this is the 4th time Saminda have recalled it turbocharged engines.

“Saminda still sees 10% gain in sales on 2018, it cars still recieve many accolade and they are still a good brand, but not just what they used to be” says a editor in KBB.

Starfish94 · 6 October 2019 09:15

YEAR 2020

The sport car killer is here, introducing the new CZ5.

(A promotional poster showing Sachiuri Sagitta alongside with the Saminda CZ5)

Saminda CZ5

Engine : Maesima MCQ Series , MC-QF395N-FH

The Saminda CZ5 (Japanese : サミンダ- CZ5) is a sports car manufactured by Saminda beginning in 1970, The first generation CZ5 were produced from 1970 to 1980

(First generation CZ5 from 1970-1980 before it ended production)

The second-generation CZ5 is assembled alongside the Sachiuri Sagitta in Alabama, United States

Design
With agreement by both Saminda and Maesima, Maesima allowed Saminda to have it own redesign CZ5 but without any aerodynamics sacrifice, the CZ5 was designed by Saminda Japan and approved by Maesima factory in Alabama.

Engine
Upon startup, the high-performance V8 exhales through an advanced variable active exhaust, the 4.4-liter V8 provides a classic sound that will excite and enthrall driving enthusiasts. Based on the engine in the Sachiuri sL800 sLR800 high-performance models, the CZ5 naturally aspirated produced 493bhp and 463 Nm of peak torque. The 32-valve cylinder heads, equipped with performance-tuned Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift, take full advantage of the engine’s low internal friction and aggressive valvetrain specs. The injection system uses direct fuel injection that allows a high compression ratio (12.3:1; 10.5:1 ActivBoost variant), augmented by port fuel injectors to enhance low-speed response.

Legend is back
‘‘The first CZ5 represent Saminda in the racing world, reviving CZ5 shows that Saminda is and always is committed to performance and driving experience’’ said Nako Yashimita, project leader for the CZ5.

Designed by : Nako Yashimita based on Sachiuri Sagitta

Availability
Currently only in Japan, future plans not yet to announce

Assembly
Alabama, United States by Maesima Motors

Saminda CZ5 : $68,500

strop · 6 October 2019 09:18

I was going to say, by “sport car killer” do you mean kills itself when the engine commits die and the model has to be recalled?

Then I had to revise that comment because I realised this is a rebadge of another brand.

Then I realised that brand was Maesima, so my original question probably still stands

abg7 · 6 October 2019 10:24

More like a killer sports car - it’s hard to go wrong when Maesima has a hand in its development - and the result will certainly give the opposition sleepless nights for quite some time.

Starfish94 · 18 November 2019 02:39

Saminda’s 1.5-liter turbocharged engine will be redesigned

DETROIT, US - American Saminda Motor Co. have announced that it problematic 1.5-liter turbocharged engine will go thru a “redesign”, both of it 1.5 and 2.0-liter turbocharged engine was design and manufactured by American Saminda R&D in it Alabama engine plant unlike the 1.1-liter turbocharged engine which is in Japan. However, only the 1.5-liter version has been having problems.

Saminda response was “Our initial test of the 1.5-liter on a 48 hours basis shows that the turbo sometimes can cause the engine pressure from getting too high, more than it can tolerate since we tried to make the engine as compact and light as possible”.

The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine is currently part of RE series while the redesign will be an all-new series.

The upcoming 2020 C3 will be the first to recieve it redesign engine.

Starfish94 · 19 November 2019 14:33

YEAR 2019

The new Pittari crossover, あなたにぴったりの乗り物

Saminda Pittari X 1.1t CVT (2WD or 4WD)

Engine : LC Series (Introduced in 2015) , LC11A1 (ProAIR turbocharged with 3rd generation i-VIC)

Saminda Pittari XS 1.1t CVT (2WD or 4WD)

Engine : LC Series (Introduced in 2015) , LC11A1 (ProAIR turbocharged with 3rd generation i-VIC)

The Saminda Pittari (Japanese : サミンダ- ピッタリ Saminda Pittari) is a mini SUV manufactured by Saminda based on the New Structural (nS) platform. Its development was led by Saminda chief engineer Akira Matsumoto. Pittari means ‘‘Perfect’’ in Japanese.

The Saminda Pittari is the latest SUV lineup which is also the smallest.

Practicality
Saminda says they are targeting customers who want to drive an SUV, who want to load their cars with a lot of luggage, but also need the car to be compact and easy to drive. In an effort to meet this brief, the Pittari comes with a 365-liter boot space and 60:40 split folding rear seats.

Engine
Power comes from a 1.1-liter turbo engine with CVT which combined with newly developed light-weight, highly rigid body and suspension, help the Pittari deliver better handling stability and ride comfort, as well as the stellar torque, fuel efficiency, and driving joy that 1.5-liter engines are known for. All trims come with an 4WD drive option.

Designed by : Akira Matsumoto

Availability
Japan released, South East Asia and East Asia will be releasing soon

Assembly
Shiga, Japan

Pittari X 1.1t CVT (2WD) : ¥1,652,220
Pittari X 1.1t CVT (4WD) : ¥1,814,550
Pittari XS 1.1t CVT (2WD) : ¥1,992,260
Pittari XS 1.1t CVT (4WD) : ¥2,236,345

Starfish94 · 8 December 2019 06:01

YEAR 2020

The new CR4 minivan (North America), Travel with your family in style.

Saminda CR4 XE 3.5 V6

Engine : JA Series (Introduced in 1998) , JA35B1 (with 4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda CR4 XE-L 3.5 V6

Engine : JA Series (Introduced in 1998) , JA35B1 (with 4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda CR4 SpectaL 3.5 V6

Engine : JA Series (Introduced in 1998) , JA35B1 (with 4th generation i-VIC)

For the North American market CR4, it’s a minivan manufactured and marketed by Japanese automaker Saminda since 1992, now in its fourth generation. Since model year 2000, Saminda has marketed a larger CR4 in North America and a smaller CR4 in Japan and other market

Saminda has been building one of America’s favorite minivans for decades now, and the 2020 CR4 pack just about everything the company has learned into one car.

New platform
The new nS platform, introduced in 2018, is lighter and stiffer. The result is a vehicle that while sharing a platform with an SUV and a truck, it still rides with stability, confidence, and smoothness. The CR4 receives a rear stabilizer bar that helps keep things tidy across uneven and curvy road surfaces making the CR4 more connected to the road than other competitors

Engine
The 2020 CR4 is powered by the same trusty 3.5-liter SOHC V6 you may find in various other Saminda vehicles. It produces 271 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque, plenty enough to get the whole family up the highway speeds along with some cargo. Power is driven to the front wheels via a eight-speed automatic transmission.

Safety
The 2020 CR4 remains one of the safest vehicles on the road, having earned the IIHS’s prestigious Top Safety Pick+ award even after the criteria was toughened up. In federal tests, it received a five-star overall score. In other words, this is a vehicle that has proven it can be trusted with your family.

Designed by : John Thomas Edward (Saminda California Design Studio)

Availability
United States, Canada and South Korea

Assembly
East Liberty Ohio , USA

CR4 XE 3.5 V6 : $36,850
CR4 XE-L 3.5 V6 : $40,420
CR4 SpectaL 3.5 V6 : $50,850

Starfish94 · 25 December 2019 04:45

Saminda unveil the iXE concept under SMGA platform

Maesima to continue to work closely with Saminda on sports vehicles partnership as demonstrated with the Sagitta-CZ5 vehicles.
Maesima and Saminda to work together on all-new electric modular architecture and Saminda-Maesima Global Architecture (SMGA)
Maesima and Saminda are on track to develop electric vehicles for each brand in select global markets starting in 2020; sharing development costs to generate significant synergies
The Maesima-Saminda global alliance - which does not involve cross-ownership between companies - is expected to create annual efficiencies for each company

TOKYO, Japan - Automakers Saminda and Maesima have announced a partnership during Tokyo Auto Show that covers a number of areas, including autonomy and collaboration on development of electric vehicles.

The Saminda-Maesima Global Architecture is a big bet by both Automaker. The idea behind these platforms is that they are modular and flexible enough to cover a range of different vehicle types, while ensuring that there’s enough of a repeatable core that the cost of redevelopment from model to model is greatly decreased.

Saminda also plans to deliver more than 300,000 cars for the European market based on the SMGA architecture over the course of four years for the iXE alone, and the automakers note in a press release that there are considerations for a second model to be developed based on the platform. Saminda says in the release that this is just part of its overall, ongoing commitment to EVs. Both automakers will also remain independently and separately owned.