Islamic countries to launch joint car in 2011

The car will be sold for about 6,000 to 8,000 euros (4,300 to 5,800 pounds). He said the main target markets would be in Africa, the Middle East and southeast Asia.

Iran Khodro has partnerships with global carmakers, such as a joint venture with France's Renault to make the no-frills Logan, sold in Iran as the Tondar-90.

It also makes vehicle models such as Peugeot's 206 and 405 and Suzuki's Grand Vitara.