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

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The all-new CR200, Big Space. Small Footprint.

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Engine :1.5 liter RE Series : RE15Z3 DOHC inline-4
Transmission: CVT only
Assembly :Kolkata, India (Saminda India)
Designer : Shivansh Bhardwaj (Exterior)

Matsuda Fumio (Interior)
Platform : Saminda New Structural Small Platform (nS)
Class : Subcompact Crossover (B Segment)
Related : Saminda C1
Availability: South Asia Only

The Saminda CR200 is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Saminda for the Indian market. It is also exported to countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and South Africa.

Developed by Saminda R&D in India and led by Hirano Yoshiaki, who was also part of the team responsible for developing the CZ6 supercar. The CR200 is bulit on the New Structural Small Platform.

The exterior design of the CR200 features a new design language which Saminda call it the ‘Simplicity Design Philosophy"’, led by Shivansh Bhardwaj. ‘Our goal is to create a car design that embodies simplicity, offering a clean, intuitive aesthetic that enhances the looks but without unnecessary complexity,’ says Bhardwaj."

The CR200 is powered by a 1.5-liter inline-4 DOHC i-VIC producing 125bhp and 150nm of torque. The RE15Z3 has more torque in lower RPM range.

Saminda CR200

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Saminda Announces New Recall for 1 Million RE Series 1.5 turbo engines, again.

Saitama, Japan - Saminda, widely recognized as one of the world’s leading engine manufacturers, has announced a new recall affecting 1 million cars equipped with it RE series turbocharged engine and models like C3, CR3 and Enver.

Auxuras CLX, ATL and BTL were also affected

This marks the fourth recall for the same issue, after a similar action was taken several years ago. The recall is due to a persistent fault in the turbocharger system, which could cause overheating and potential engine failure under specific driving conditions.

Despite Saminda’s reputation for engineering excellence, the issue has resurfaced in vehicles produced between 2022 to 2024. The company is urging owners of affected cars to visit authorized dealerships for free inspections and repairs.

Saminda has reassured customers that it will cover all repair costs and continue working to maintain its reputation as a global leader in engine technology. This proactive measure is part of the company’s commitment to ensuring safety and reliability for all its customers.

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