(http://www.autobackstage.com/) Khodro, a major Iranian car manufacturer, plans to introduce new products under its Samand brand at the Istanbul Auto Show 2008, which will be held Oct. 10 to 19 at the CNR Expo Center.The company plans to exhibit a new limousine model, Sarir, as well as a new car, Soren, during the fair.

 With Sarir, we introduce an element – the limousine -- that does not yet exist in the Turkish market. We aim to make an impact with Soren as well,” said Yiğit Seskır, general manager of MYS Otomotiv, which is the Turkey distributor of Samand.

 Both models will be put on sale as the auto show closes, said Seskır, adding: “We believe that Turkish consumers would appreciate these two new models. The growing interest in Samand, which was introduced onto Turkey's market last year, encourages us to expect this. I also believe our market share would increase in Turkey, particularly with Soren.

 The prices will be announced during the fair,” said Seskır. “We plan to introduce both gasoline-based and LPG-based engine versions of Sarir and Soren. Hotel administrations and industry chambers have already begun demanding Sarir, which has many security and comfort features, such as ABS brake systems, a TV, a DVD player, an MP3 player, remote-controlled central lock system and parking distance sensors.”