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

Starfish94 · 4 August 2020 14:51

YEAR 2020

Introducing the all-new 2021 C7, Not your typical sedan.

2018 C7 (left) and 2021 C7 (right)

Saminda C7 XE ECO 3.5 V6

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

Saminda C7 XE-L 3.5 V6

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

Saminda C7 SpectaL 3.5 V6

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

The Saminda C7 is a luxury full-size car produced by American Saminda Motor Manufacturing Inc,. It’s Saminda largest sedan and serves as its flagship vehicle in the United States, Canada, China and South Korea, engineered and built in America. It rides on the nS platform.

Engine
The C7 now have 2 engine option instead of it usual 1, both of the engine are the same JA Series 3.5-liter SOHC V6 engine but the ECO trim will get the JA35B1 which has a lower horsepower output for better fuel efficency, and the JA35A1 on the rest of the trim level.

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

An Auxuras ETL with Saminda C7 price tag
As both vehicles are offered with nearly identical powertrains, it would be difficult for the average person to differentiate the performance characteristics of one versus the other. Still, the Auxuras ETL offers additional luxury features and overall greater refinement than the C7.

Designed by : Marvin Parker

Availability
North America, China and South Korea

Assembly
Mississippi, United States, North America

C7 ECO 3.5 V6 : $35,550
C7 XE-L 3.5 V6 : $40,550
C7 SpectaL 3.5 V6 : $44,550

Knugcab · 7 August 2020 04:24

Fresh and clean styling while still looking modern, not going overboard like a lot of todays cars, I like it.

abg7 · 7 August 2020 04:51

In a world where the idea of the mass-market full-sized sedan (Maxima, Avalon, Charger/300, etc.) , as opposed to similarly sized executive cars (such as the XF, S90, E-Class, 5-Series and A6) is seemingly on its last legs, Saminda-Auxuras deserves credit for persevering with the idea to this day - the C7 deserves more respect from potential buyers, especially with its distinctive yet understated post-facelift appearance.

However, the less powerful base V6 only yields an 0.4l/km improvement in fuel economy - I would prefer it if, some time down the line, the more powerful optional V6 should be made standard across the range and the ECO trim axed. Even so, as things stand right now, this is a good choice for anyone who simply cannot stomach the thought of driving and owning an SUV, with all its inherent disadvantages.

Starfish94 · 18 August 2020 15:23

YEAR 2020

Introducing the facelifted 2020 Iconic, bepergian dengan gaya pada anda Iconic!

Saminda Iconic 2.0

Engine : YB Series (Introduced in 2003) , YB20C (with 4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda Iconic SPORT 2.0

Engine : YB Series (Introduced in 2003) , YB20C (with 4th generation i-VIC)

The Iconic is a Compact MPV (2+3+2) produced by Japanese automaker Saminda and only sold in Asia and South East Asia countries like India , Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines

The 2020 Iconic is designed by Saminda Indonesia while the pre-facelift was in Saminda Motor Phillipines (SMP)

Saminda Iconic was the first MPV to offer modern features in South East Asia. Even in today’s period, the Iconic has pretty upmarket comfort features and is considered as the optimum point for long travelling.

Exterior
The wheelbase length is at 2,720mm long, 1,810 mm in width and 1,800 mm in height. The Iconic looks premium but without the premium price tag.

Engine
The Iconic still uses the same YB20C 2.0-liter SOHC petrol engine but it comes with 4th generation i-VIC technology which has improved the fuel economy, The engine’s total output and maximum torque ratings stand at 142PS and 186Nm mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission

Designed by: Hideki Miyashita (2018) / Dwi Sonny Indrajaya (2020)

Availability
Asia and South East Asia (Exclude Japan and China)

Assembly
Kolkata, India
Hải Dương, Vietnam
Surabaya, Indonesia
Ayutthaya, Thailand
Cebu City, Phillipines

Iconic 2.0 : $20,550
Iconic SPORT 2.0 : $22,550

abg7 · 18 August 2020 17:01

That thing is surely going to be iconic… Among the masses in Southeast Asia. Not for its performance or prestige, but for its practicality and affordability.

Starfish94 · 29 August 2020 19:03

YEAR 2020

Introducing the all-new Spinetail, 享受每一秒 (Enjoy every moment)

Saminda Spinetail 2.0t (China Only)

Engine : KA Series (Introduced in 2004) , KA20F2Z (2nd Generation i-VIC ProAIR TURBO technology)

The Saminda Spinetail (Chinese: 安田 - 雨燕; pinyin: āntián - yǔyàn) is a large sedan manufactured by the Japanese automaker Saminda, described by Saminda as their “premium class” vehicle. The Spinetail is aimed at the market in China. It is positioned above the C5 and below the imported C7.

It is a large sedan developed especially for China, there are no plans for export to other countries. Price starts at 259,000 yuan.

The Spinetail is manufactured by the Wuhan-Saminda joint venture. It stands on the same stretched variant of the Saminda nS (New Structure) platform as the China-made Auxuras ETL-L, the luxurious long-wheelbase version of the Auxuras ETL.

The Spinetail is available only with a 2.0-liter DOHC i-VIC ProAIR TURBO engine with 248hp and 322nm mated to a CVT transmission.

Designed by : Minamoto Tanjiro (Wuhan-Saminda chief designer)

Availability
China Only

Assembly
Huayuan , China (Wuhan-Saminda Joint Venture)

Saminda Spinetail 2.0t : $38,510 (259,000 RMB)

Starfish94 · 12 September 2020 10:34

YEAR 2020

Admired from afar. Amazing up close. Introducing the all-new Anthana

China Spec

Saminda Anthana 1.3 CVT (Hatchback)

Engine : RE Series (Introduced in 2005, DOHC) , RE13B2 (4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda Anthana 1.6 CVT (Hatchback)

Engine : YB Series (Introduced in 2004, SOHC) , YB16A (4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda Anthana 1.6 CVT (Sedan)

Engine : YB Series (Introduced in 2004, SOHC) , YB16A (4th generation i-VIC)

South East Asia Spec

Saminda Anthana 1.5 CVT

Engine : RE Series (Introduced in 2005, DOHC) , RE15A3 (4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda Anthana Elegance 1.5 CVT

Engine : RE Series (Introduced in 2005, DOHC) , RE15A3 (4th generation i-VIC)

The Saminda Anthana is a subcompact car produced and sold by Saminda since 2006. Along with the compact C3 and mid-size C5, it’s filled in the Asian subcompact or B-segment class in South East Asia market.

The SEA version Anthana is fully engineered by Thailand engineers, while the China Anthana were between Thai engineers from Saminda Motor Thailand and Wuhan-Saminda Chinese engineers.

China
The Chinese market also released the regular Anthana but is produced locally by Wuhan-Saminda joint venture, available in 1.3-liter RE13B2 and 1.6-liter YB16A versions with only a CVT transmission.

South East Asia
Unlike the Chinese version, the SEA version uses a more powerful 1.5-liter RE15A3 engine with Direct Injection mated to a CVT transmission

Designed by : Chen Wujing (Wuhan-Saminda) , Daran Pornpipatpong (Saminda Motor Thailand)

Availability
Asia and South East Asia only.

Assembly
Huayuan , China (Wuhan-Saminda Joint Venture)
Ayutthaya, Thailand
Cebu City, Phillipines
Kolkata, India

Starfish94 · 2 October 2020 09:51

Saminda’s new Samurai sedan is exclusively only in Japan and slot between the C5 and C8, based on the second generation Auxuras NTL in China.

(Saminda Samurai (front) and Auxuras NTL (back) teased)

TOKYO, JAPAN - Saminda Motor Co. have teased it Samurai sedan in Japan and will slot in between it smaller C5 and bigger C8, it will be based on the second generation Auxuras NTL in China.

Under the hood of both Samurai and NTL will be a 2.0-liter inline-4 turbocharged engine which produces 250 horsepower and 320nm of torque. But the NTL will also be available with a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 301 horsepower and 350nm of torque and an all new V6 turbocharged engine.

The Samurai will go on sales this December in Japan and NTL by 2021 Q1 in China.

Knugcab · 6 October 2020 14:14

Now, try to say “Saminda Samurai” multiple times very fast…

Starfish94 · 14 October 2020 14:23

YEAR 2020

All new Offroad’er, Be rough. Be Tough

Saminda Offroad’er 1.3

Engine : RE Series (Introduced in 2005, DOHC) , RE13B1 (4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda Offroad’er 1.5

Engine : RE Series (Introduced in 2005, DOHC) , RE15A1 (4th generation i-VIC)

The Saminda Offroad’er is a mini SUV manufactured by Saminda, it’s essentially based on the Pittari in Japan. Unlike the Pittari which is only sold in Japan, the Offroad’er will only be sold in Asia countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Engine
The Offroad’er will be powered by either a 1.3-liter or 1.5-liter RE Series 4-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 96BHP and 124nm of torque or 106bhp and 140nm of torque respectively.

Loaded standard features
The Offroad’er comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment head-unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, cruise control and rain sensing wipers.

‘‘Saminda entry into the compact SUV space comes at a time when the segment has gained much popularity in India due to its body type and superior road presence thereby garnering greater connect and appeal among today’s youth’’ said Pran Prashad, Managing Director for Saminda India.

Designed by : Akira Matsumoto

Availability
Asia (E.G India, Pakistan and Bangladesh)

Assembly
Kolkata, India (Saminda India)

Starfish94 · 27 October 2020 16:08

YEAR 2020

Introducing the new CR45
(Slogan)

ขับรถไปรอบ ๆ อย่างสะดวกสบาย (Thailand)

Ang paraan na gusto mo (Philippines)

Bạn là những gì bạn lái xe (Vietnam)

Berkendara sesuka Anda (Indonesia)

Conquering all terrain (India,Pakistan,Singapore,Malaysia and Sri Lanka)

Saminda CR45 Standard 2.7

Engine : TA Series , TA27D (Since 2006, designed in Thailand with 4th generation i-VIC technology)

Saminda CR45 Premium 3.0 V6

Engine : JA Series , JA30D (Since 1998, with 4th generation i-VIC technology)

The CR45 is a mid-sized 7-Seater SUV designed and engineered by Saminda Motor Thailand (SMT) and sold in mainly the Asian countries. The CR45 were never sold in it own country Japan. As well as North America, Europe and China.

The new CR45 is made smarter, stronger, and safer than ever.

Exterior
In terms of dimensions,. The CR45 has a length of 4,825mm, width is 1,858mm and height is 1,850mm. The ground clearance is 235mm and it good enough to off-road too.

Interior
The CR45 comes with 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, multi-functional steering wheel with paddle shifters, automatic climate control, electrically adjustable door mirrors with power folding function, ABS, brake assist, hill start assist control, vehicle stability control, emergency stop signal, reverse camera and even trailer sway control.

Safety
The ASEAN NCAP has scored the 2020 Saminda CR45 with a 5-star crash test safety rating. NCAP is an independent body which conducts vehicle crash tests awarding vehicles an overall safety score out of 5 stars

Engine
It will have 2 engine option, a 2.7-liter inline-4 and a larger 3.0-liter V6 engine, both of this engine is equipped with the 4th generation i-VIC technology. Both of this engine are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission

Designed by : Narong Channarong (Saminda Motor Thailand)

Availability
Thailand, Indonesia, Colombia, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam , Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Philippines

Assembly
Samut Prakan, Thailand (Saminda Motor Thailand)
Chachoengsao, Thailand (Saminda Motor Thailand)
Karawang, Indonesia
Karachi, Pakistan
Bidadi, India

Starfish94 · 6 November 2020 08:40

CONFIRMED : Saminda will stop selling cars with V6 engine.

DETRIOT, US - Saminda Motor Co. have confirmed the rumours circulating on 2018 that it V6 engine will be discontinued for their line-up. The JA Series V6 serves as Saminda’s flagship engine in the U.S for the past 2 decades, it’s also their largest engine.

However, It will only be exclusively for it luxury brand, Auxuras.

“We would like to differentiate Auxuras apart from Saminda, Auxuras need to be itself” said Timothy Simon, Vice president of American Saminda Motor Co.

More 4 cylinder option

Removing V6 engine will means that their larger cars like the CR4 minivan and C7 sedan will use a 4 cylinder design in the future. Saminda says that they are currently developing a hybrid system to work with their KA series engine, the KA series range from 2.0-2.4-liter.

We will see larger cars in Saminda lineup to be equipped with turbocharged or hybrid 4 cylinder engine in the future.

Starfish94 · 10 November 2020 17:14

2021 Saminda CR3 Interior Leaked in U.S

Exclusive fourth-generation Saminda CR3 interior images have appeared on the Web. The interior shows some revolution design.

According to a CR3 forum, the 2021 CR3 is going to offer 3 powertrain, though they’re split almost evenly between the Asian, American and European markets.

The America market will most likely get the same 1.5-liter inline-4 turbocharged engine and should have a rating of about 190 hp and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm).

Starfish94 · 15 January 2021 02:08

Saminda to recall almost 1.2million cars with it 1.5-liter turbocharged engine for the fourth time

DETRIOT, US - Saminda Motor Co. will be adding another 1.2million cars to it recent 1.5-liter turbocharged engine issue, this time Saminda says that the turbocharger might fail due to high temperature.

The Japanese automaker says the latest engine recall brings the total to 6 million Saminda and Auxuras brand vehicles that need to be repaired worldwide.

The recall only affect vehicle that are equipped with the RE series, however, the newer RJ series have no problem so far says Saminda.

The problematic turbocharged RE series forced Saminda to redesign the whole layout codenamed RJ series, it’s also designed and build in North America.

Saminda and Auxuras dealers will replace the turbocharger at no cost to customers.

Starfish94 · 28 February 2021 04:41

YEAR 2021

The all new Brilliant MPV, kini terdapat dalam turbo

pre-facelifted model shown

Saminda Brilliant 1.8 (CVT)

Engine : YB Series (Introduced in 2003, SOHC only) , YB18A1 (with 4th generation i-VIC)

Saminda Brilliant TURBO (CVT)

Engine : RE-RJ Series (Introduced in 2005, DOHC only) RJ15F6 (2nd Generation i-VIC ProAIR TURBO technology)

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 will not be available in Japan.

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
The standard Brilliant uses the same 1.8-liter inline-4 SOHC i-VIC but with different tuning, now codenamed YB18A1, the output is exactly same as the YB18A2 but it’s able to archive the same power and torque band with lower RPM, the engine produces 142bhp and 165nm of torque mated to a CVT transmission

Pay a little extra and the Brilliant now comes with a more powerful 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, it puts out 152BHP plus 213NM paired with a CVT transmission

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 (Pre-facelift), Wiryo Wang (Facelift)

Availability
South East Asia only

Assembly
Pahang, Malaysia (Saminda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd)

Brilliant Premium 1.8 CVT : $21,220
Brilliant TURBO CVT : $25,550

Starfish94 · 25 March 2021 15:38

YEAR 2021

The all new Samurai, 侍が到着しました

Saminda Samurai

Engine : KA Series (Introduced in 2004, DOHC only) , KA20F2Z

The Saminda Samurai (Japanese : サミンダ- さむらい Saminda Sa-mura-i) is a mid-size sedan manufactured by Auxuras and sold under Saminda for the Japanese market which slot between the C5 and C8 sedan.

The Samurai is based on the Auxuras NTL that is sold in China. The Samurai will only be available with the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine.

Designed in Saminda California Design Studio by David Jackson, Head of Design for Auxuras Motor Co.

Availability
Japan Only

Assembly
Guangzhou, China (Guangzhou-Saminda Motors)

Starfish94 · 5 May 2021 05:12

Production version C3 to debut on June after delay

Concept version shown, debut on 2019

DETRIOT, US - Saminda Motor Co. have announced the production version C3 will debut in the up-coming June, the delay of C3 is due to recent Covid outbreak which make the release on halt.

To know more details of the C3 specs, see below
C3 Concept Article

Starfish94 · 4 June 2021 17:48

YEAR 2021

The new CR15, Best in it class.

Interior of CR15

Saminda CR15 1.5 (CVT)

Engine : RE Series (Introduced in 2005, DOHC only) , RE15A3

Saminda CR15 S.R 1.5 (CVT)

Engine : RE Series (Introduced in 2005, DOHC only) , RE15A3

The Saminda CR15 is a 7-seater compact SUV produced and designed by Saminda Motor Manufacturing Indonesia, The CR15 is designed with Japanese and Indonesian engineers. It is based on the Randis / Iconic platform

Engines and Drivetrain
The 2021 CR15 is now equipped with a more powerful RE15A3 1.5 liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine making 123BHP and 148Nm of torque, an increase of 23BHP and 6Nm of torque from it previous model.

Great Space, Great Comfort
The CR15 offers seating for seven, distributed according to a 2-3-2 layout, with the second row following a 60:40 split and third row is 50:50. With the third row backrest folded down, there’s 235 liters of storage space, which is expanded to 526 liters when both second and third row is folded down.

Designed by : Suharto Susilo Atmadjaja (Exterior), Tashiro Takashi (Interior)

Availability
Asia, South East Asia and Africa

Assembly
Surabaya, Indonesia (Saminda Indonesia)
Ayutthaya, Thailand (Saminda Motor Thailand)

Starfish94 · 25 June 2021 14:59

The redesign 2022 C3, the best in class is getting better

The all-new Saminda C3 Sedan has finally made its full debut in the United States, bringing with it a completely new design. It also receives upgrades in other departments, including powertrain, chassis, safety and other technologies.

Indeed, the C3 appears to have progressed to the showroom floor pretty much unscathed, sporting the same sweeping roofline, pushed-back A-pillars and low-slung front end. The cleaner, more mature face has also been retained.

Saminda says the new C3 will be safer than before, with a stronger body structure and an upgraded Saminda RECON sense suite of driver assistance features. Saminda has also promised improvements in refinement, ride and handling, as well as new technologies and fuel-efficient engines.

In terms of engines, the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine will be replaced to RJ15 and makes more power than before. Output is now 180 hp and 230 Nm, It will also have a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated engine with 150 hp and 190 Nm. The engines is based for the North America market.

In North America, the new C3 will be built at a new plant in Kansas, United States.

(2016 Saminda C3 shown)

The outgoing C3 GC was the breakout star of the Compact Sedan market when it broke cover at the end of 2015 and it is still very much loved to this day. Let’s see if the 2022 C3 will be as popular as the outgoing model

abg7 · 25 June 2021 16:13

It’s about time the C3 got a redesign for the new decade - and this one’s definitely a looker, with credit going to Saminda’s exterior designers for keeping it fairly faithful to the original concept, although a proper high-performance trim, which the concept hinted at, would be nice. I’m especially enamored of the concept’s two-door body style and bright blue paintwork, to the point that either of those should be made available later in the production run.