KMC Eagle Delivery Begins: A New Chapter for Kerman Motor

Kerman Motor has marked a pivotal moment in its three-decade journey in the Iranian automotive industry with the official delivery of the first batch of the KMC Eagle to customers. As the company’s first fully localized vehicle, the Eagle is the result of years of experience, in-depth research, and close collaboration with Iran’s domestic auto parts industry. Developed entirely in-house on the proprietary PS1 platform, the Eagle stands as a tangible testament to Iran’s growing capability in automotive design and manufacturing.

PS1 Platform: A Homegrown Engineering Milestone

The KMC Eagle is built on the PS1 platform—an indigenous architecture that will also underpin Kerman Motor’s upcoming models. Developed through a close partnership between Kerman Motor’s engineering team and a broad network of local parts suppliers, the PS1 platform represents one of the highest levels of localization achieved by the company to date.

This shift from assembling imported vehicles to designing and producing cars tailored to the specific demands of the Iranian market underscores a strategic transformation at Kerman Motor. For a company with a long history of working with Chinese brands, this evolution signals a major stride toward industrial independence and technological advancement.

The Eagle Marks a Strategic Turn Toward Indigenous Manufacturing

The introduction of the KMC Eagle is more than just a product launch—it’s the symbol of a strategic shift. Kerman Motor is moving beyond its traditional role as an assembler, placing local design and engineering at the forefront of its operations. According to company officials, the Eagle is the first model in a new generation of domestically developed vehicles aimed not only at meeting local market demands but also at positioning Kerman Motor for future export opportunities.

The development of the Eagle responds to growing consumer demand for reliable, well-engineered vehicles, and aligns with the company's long-term strategic roadmap dubbed “Ahde 1407” (The 1407 Pact). This plan emphasizes deep localization, diversification of the product lineup, and technical autonomy in vehicle design.

KMC Shadow Hatchback: The Next in Line

Following the Eagle, the second vehicle to emerge from the PS1 platform is the KMC Shadow—a fully local hatchback currently in the final stages of design and pre-production. The Shadow is expected to enter production soon, further expanding Kerman Motor’s indigenous product portfolio. Together with the Eagle, the Shadow represents the initial phase of the company’s 1407 Pact, first introduced during a strategic forum with domestic parts manufacturers last year.

Industrial Maturity Reflected in Eagle Launch

The official handover of the first KMC Eagle units marks not only a commercial achievement but also a strategic breakthrough for Kerman Motor. After years of reliance on foreign partners, the company is now embracing a future powered by domestic engineering talent and industrial capability.

With the Eagle now on the roads, Kerman Motor sends a clear message to Iran’s auto industry and its stakeholders: with proper planning and effective use of internal resources, indigenous automotive manufacturing is not just a vision—it’s a reality.