The Paykan was the first Iranian-made car, produced by Iran Khodro Company in 1967. It was based on the British Hillman Hunter model, with a few modifications to suit the Iranian market. The Paykan quickly became a popular choice among Iranian consumers, due to its affordability, durability, and ease of maintenance. It was often referred to as the "Iranian Volkswagen" because of its ubiquitous presence on Iranian roads. The car was available in different models, including a sedan, a station wagon, and a pickup truck variant. It was powered by a 1.6-liter inline-four engine that produced around 57 horsepower, mated to a manual transmission.
