Saminda Motor Co - The all new Enver, Economical and Sleek

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.

Starfish94 · 26 June 2021 05:03

There will be 3 types of C3. Sedan, Coupe and Hatchback (Which is called C4).

We will not leak too much but there will be performance oriented trim for the Coupe and C4.

We will be showing the production version of C4 in the next couple of month and Coupe by end of this year

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