Saminda Motor Co - The all-new CR200, 'Simplicity Design Philosophy"

Starfish94 · 9 July 2021 17:42

YEAR 2021

The new tT, small but practical.

Interior of tT

Saminda tT Lite

Engine : LC Series (Introduced in 2014, 0.6L-1.1L) , LC660E (NON i-VIC)

Saminda tT Travel

Engine : LC Series (Introduced in 2014, 0.6L-1.1L) , LC660E (NON i-VIC)

Saminda tT SPORT

Engine : LC Series (Introduced in 2014, 0.6L-1.1L) , LC660E (NON i-VIC)

The Saminda tT (Japanese: サミンダ・tT) is a kei car manufactured and marketed by Saminda since 1993, the tT is the cheapest line-up in Saminda for the Japanese market.

The tT has a “tall wagon” configuration to maximize cabin space within kei car dimensional restrictions, The price of the tT starts from 1,158,000 yen

Exterior
Cabin height is a class-leading 1,475mm but despite being so tall and small, Saminda says the tT offers stable handling thanks to overhauled suspension and body structure.

Interior
Saminda says the new tT also offers “substantial storage space.” There’s a dedicated storage space beneath the trunk floor with a capacity of approximately 85 liters. This extends the total trunk height to a maximum of 1,455mm, which means large objects can be loaded upright without folding down the rear seats.

Engine
As all kei cars, the Saminda tT is powered by a 0.66-liter turbocharged petrol engine with 64PS and 90NM of torque mated to a CVT transmission.

Designed by : Kawashima Tatsuya

Availability
Japan only but parallel imported to certain countries, E.G Singapore

Assembly
Suzuka, Japan

Starfish94 · 28 July 2021 15:12

2023 Saminda C+ facelift to gain significant range boost

Saminda has updated the C+ EV globally with a more sophisticated and mature design along with more features on the inside. The range has also been slightly improved and it is expected to arrive in Japan on early 2022 and rest of the world in late 2022.

The facelifted 2023 Saminda C+ will gain new batteries, more efficient motors and a significant boost in range according to new reports.

Bigger Battery, Higher Range
Combined with more efficient electric motors and an “upgraded electronics system” with improved regenerative braking capabilities, Saminda claim driving range will be increased to 480km compared to it previous 400km range.

It will be equipped with a bigger 39.5kWh battery (36kWh previously). The electric motor develops 135PS and 355Nm and it can do a 0-100km/h sprint at 9.2s

A 100kW DC fast charger will top up the batteries from 10% to 80% in about 45 minutes while a 7.2kW charger would take 6 hours to charge from 10% to 100%

(2018 Saminda C+)

Currently, the C+ retails in North America from $32,575.

Hshan · 28 July 2021 15:46

Saminda has an EV? And probably (by far, faaar) the most efficient one on the market, looking at that battery/range ratio. Nice taillights.

Starfish94 · 28 July 2021 16:27

Yup, the C+ was our first EV that went on sale in 2018.

We had already phrase out V6 engines with now only 4 cylinder option in Saminda line-up and slowly making our way to EV and Hybrids only by 2040.

DuceTheTruth100 · 28 July 2021 16:31

Beautiful tail lights👍🏿

Starfish94 · 29 September 2021 09:50

YEAR 2021

The new CR35, for your family.

Interior of CR35

Petrol (Starting at ¥2,725,800)

Saminda CR35 X (¥2,725,800)

Engine : RJ Series (Introduced in 2005, revamp of RE series turbocharged) , RJ15F4

Saminda CR35 XS ● RECON sensing (¥2,995,800)

Engine : RJ Series (Introduced in 2005, revamp of RE series turbocharged) , RJ15F4

Saminda CR35 S.R ● RECON sensing (¥3,105,800)

Engine : RJ Series (Introduced in 2005, revamp of RE series turbocharged) , RJ15F4

Hybrid s:HV (Starting at ¥3,485,800)

Saminda CR35 S.R s:HV ● RECON sensing (¥3,485,800)

Engine : KA Series (Introduced in 2004 , KA20H6 s:HV (2016 Present)

The CR35 (Japanese: サミンダ・CR35, Saminda CR35 ) is a mid-size MPV manufactured by Saminda for the Japanese market, it fit between the CR15 and CR4 MPV.

Interior
Tall roofs are desired by some families so that ingress and egress for those who have trouble bending down too much, especially the elderly. Saminda claims the CR35 has the longest and widest interior (2,900mm long x 1,550mm wide x 1,360mm tall cabin dimensions).

Engine
2 engine choices for the CR35, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder i-VIC ProAIR Turbo that makes 163 hp at 6,600 rpm and 214 Nm of torque from 1,000 to 4,000 rpm, while paired to it is a CVT transmission

An all new s:HV hybrid system is also available for the CR35 codenamed KA20H6.

s:HV Technology (sport:HybridVariable)
Saminda s:HV system combines an electric motor, a petrol engine and a high-output battery. Saminda says the s:HV system offers full electric motor drive, meaning that the wheels can be completely driven by only electric motor.

Designed by : Fujimori Shigeru

Availability
Japan, Hong Kong and some parts of South East Asia

Assembly
Suzuka, Japan

Knugcab · 29 September 2021 11:08

The taillights on the C+ makes me wanna play Super mario bros on the NES.

Starfish94 · 30 September 2021 05:46

Saminda will stop developing internal combustion engines, to focus on electric vehicles

JAPAN, TOKYO - Saminda Motor Co says it will quit designing new gasoline and diesel engines by 2025, and plans to go EV-only before 2045.

Saminda is known for it engines and also one of the largest engine maker in the world while also started as an engine maker. Saminda decision to stop developing new ICE as Euro 7 emissions regulations make ICE-powered machines more difficult to produce and many cities and nations consider banning soon.

To close down it Suzuka, Mie prefecture engine plant

The Japanese automaker also will be permanently closing down it one of two engine plant in Japan by 2026. The closure is part of an effort by the automaker to restructure its vehicle manufacturing to make way for EV development that has been underway since 2018.

The recent new engines for it premium division, Auxuras, is the last ICE development for the automaker says Saminda.

Starfish94 · 5 October 2021 10:22

YEAR 2022

The new PonQi Hybrid, 50MPG? Not a problem

Touring Shown in Pearl White interior , US Model

Saminda PonQi XE ($24,850)

Engine : KA Series (Introduced in 2004) , KA20H7 (s:HV Hybrid System)

Saminda PonQi XE-L ($27,850)

Engine : KA Series (Introduced in 2004) , KA20H7 (s:HV Hybrid System)

Saminda PonQi Touring ($31,550)

Engine : KA Series (Introduced in 2004) , KA20H7 (s:HV Hybrid System)

The Saminda PonQi (Japanese: サミンダ・ポンキ, Saminda Ponki) is a Hybrid vehicle manufactured by Japanese automaker Saminda. Initially offered as a 4-door sedan, the 2022 PonQi has become a 5-door liftback design.

It’s the first time the PonQi is designed and engineered by American Saminda Motor Co. while before it’s was in Saminda Japan.

Smart Air-conditioning
The PonQi has a unique smart air-conditioning system that uses sensors to detect where passengers are seated, which then automatically directs air flow there. Conversely, it will turn off the back row air-con when no rear passengers are on board, which helps to save energy.

s:HV Technology (sport:HybridVariable)
Saminda s:HV system combines an electric motor, a petrol engine and a high-output battery. Saminda says the s:HV system offers full electric motor drive, meaning that the wheels can be completely driven by only electric motor.

Designed in American Saminda Motor Co. / Designer : Michael Samuel

Availability
Worldwide

Assembly
Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Mississippi, North America

Hshan · 5 October 2021 12:41

Oh, you tempt me to make my own hybrid. For an MPG war of course

Starfish94 · 6 October 2021 17:32

Would love to see that

Starfish94 · 11 October 2021 14:54

Delayed 2021 Saminda C2000R teased for the first time as a 2023 model year

(C2000R Concept revealed online back in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic)

Even though Saminda has revealed the C2000R concept back in January 2020, it’s the first time we have seen the production version teased.

(Production version 2023 C2000R teased)

Saminda promise over 420bhp
For now, the Japanese automaker have yet to reveal it numbers but it’s confirmed that the 2023 C2000R will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine mated to 2 electric motors and produces over 420bhp.

It will be the world most powerful 4 cylinder engine.

Bulit in UK
Like it current generation, it’s designed and engineered in Saminda UK plant in Swindon.

CthousandR heritage will be ended
As Saminda is moving to the EV world, it’s confirmed that the CthousandR lineup will be ended and the up-coming C2000R will be the last one.

‘‘As it’s the last C2000R, we would like to make it the most extreme one’’ said Chris Williams, Project leader for the C2000R

Starfish94 · 24 October 2021 05:05

YEAR 2022

The new Lilac and Zies, 新的挑战者到了!

Interior of Lilac and Zies Shown

Saminda Lilac 1.5 CVT (Wuhan Saminda) (CN¥123,500)

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

Saminda Zies 1.5 CVT (Guangzhou Saminda) (CN¥123,500)

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

The Saminda Lilac (Chinese : 丁香 , pinyin : Dīngxiāng) is produced by Wuhan Saminda while the Saminda Zies (Chinese : 齐斯洛 , pinyin : Qísīluò) is produced in Guangzhou Saminda in China, both of it is a Subcompact sedan mainly for the Chinese market.

The Lilac is suppose to be a sporty version while Zies is a luxury version.

Exterior
The Lilac and Zies measure 4,512 mm long, 1,708 mm wide, 1,472 mm high, and have a wheelbase of 2,600 mm

Engine
The only engine available is a 1.5-liter inline-4 i-VIC petrol engine (RE15A3), Saminda claims the engine deliver smooth power with greater efficiency thanks to it 4th generation i-VIC technology, with 124 hp and 148 Nm of torque, mated to a CVT transmission.

Designed in : (Wuhan Saminda : Xiong Huan) and (Guangzhou Saminda : Liang Mingli)

Availability
China Only

Assembly
Wuhan, China
Guangzhou, China

Starfish94 · 16 April 2023 11:56

YEAR 2023

The all-new Enver, Beautiful.

Saminda Enver 1.5T shown

Saminda Enver 1.5T interior shown

Engine :	1.8 liter YB18B SOHC inline-4 1.5 liter RE15K3 DOHC inline-4 turbo
Transmission :	CVT only
Assembly :	Suzuka, Japan Georgetown, United States (Auxuras ATL) Wuhan, China (Auxuras ATL)
Designer :	Brandon Stewart (Auxuras ATL) Hideyo Awashima (Saminda Enver)
Platform :	Saminda/Auxuras New Structural Platform (nS)
Class :	Subcompact car
Related :	Auxuras ATL Saminda Anthana
Also called :	Auxuras ATL (US and China)
Availbility :	South East Asia, Asia and Japan only

The Saminda Enver (Japanese: サミンダ・アンワー, Saminda Anwā) is a subcompact vehicle which slot between the Anthana and C3.

The Auxuras ATL is based on the Enver.

Saminda Enver 1.8 (Only in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Egypt and South Africa)

Saminda Enver 1.5T

Starfish94 · 28 July 2024 08:46

YEAR 2024

The all-new CR25, Compact Space, Big Adventures

CR25 s:HV and CR25 + s:HV shown

Saminda CR25 s:HV interior shown

Engine :	1.5 liter RE Series : RE15H5 DOHC inline-4 (Petrol Hybrid) 1.5 liter RE Series : RE15Z1 DOHC inline-4
Transmission:	CVT only
Assembly :	Minato, Japan
Designer :	Sugawara Masahiro (Saminda Motor Co. Japan)
Platform :	Saminda New Structural Platform (nS)
Class :	Mini MPV
Related :	Saminda C1 Saminda CR1
Availability:	Japan and South East Asia only

The Saminda CR25 (Japanese: サミンダ・CR 二十五) is a mini MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Saminda since 2010

The 2024 CR25 is available with either a conventional petrol or self-charging s:HV hybrid powertrain and comes in two versions: the standard CR25 and the rugged CR25+, designed for those who need extra durability

CR25 (Starting at 2,485,855 yen)

Saminda CR25 1.5 (2,485,855 yen)

Saminda CR25 s:HV (Hybrid) (3,080,855 yen)

CR25 + (Starting at 2,925,435 yen)

Saminda CR25 + 1.5 (2,925,435 yen)

Saminda CR25 + s:HV (Hybrid) (3,190,855 yen)

Hshan · 28 July 2024 11:46

I guess you’ve explained it years ago, but… Why are most (all?) Saminda model designations starting with “C”?

BTW, I love that this brand continues still since time immemorial

Starfish94 · 28 July 2024 12:42

When i just started i did not know what name should i use for my vehicles and i did not want to make it sounds so complicated so i actually take BMW series naming as a referrence and just add a ‘‘C’’ which stands for Car so turns out C1 C2 C3 is car 1 car 2 car 3 and etc, and for suv or mpv i wanted to use ‘‘CX’’ but sounds like Mazda so i just use ‘‘CR’’ taken from CR-V

Well and CZ for sports car cause Z sounds cool, but i don’t really make CZ models anymore.

So for lore wise until now i decided to continue this simple naming

Knugcab · 28 July 2024 13:12

Sometimes I feel like I miss the days when it seems like the lore of Automationverse was more fleshed out. The Saminda-Maesima rivalry… The Ardent-Bogliq dito… Bogliqs catching fire in every challenge…

Oh well, everything changes, and the game absolutely for the better…

Hshan · 28 July 2024 16:02

I feel like it’s the matter of brand threads getting less popular with, how to put it… more skilled? no, more engaged neither… more realistic players? Those, who are willing to, and able to, make a believeable and consistent brand, instead of a very loosely connected or defined collection of cars. And this might be due to “CSR syndrome” I think, that is challenges getting flashier, bigger, and overall functionally replacing both brand threads and car shows for many players. If you already spend hours upon hours on detailing your car for the particular challenge, and then similar time again on taking amazing pictures and polishing your super fancy CSS heavy presentation (still technically called an “ad”), and get the attention of like half the regularly active users, why would you put even more effort into mainaning a separate thread? Or even making more than one variant of a super detailed car… Well, some people still - fortunately IMO! - find it interesting to mainain such threads. Me too, I just always lack either time or ideas, or I’m bogged down by my own perfectionism

Starfish94 · 28 August 2024 15:06

YEAR 2024

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

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