Kerman Khodro International Trade and Support Company

What Kerman Khodro International Trade and Support Company does

Kerman Khodro International Trade and Support Company (KTL) is the official representative of Hyundai Motor Company in Iran for passenger vehicles, established in 2018 (Persian calendar year 1397) as part of the Kerman Automotive Industries complex affiliated with the SAIPA Kerman conglomerate. Operating from Tehran, KTL distributes a multi-segment Hyundai passenger lineup spanning sedans (Elantra, Accent, Azera, Sonata), SUVs (Kona, Creta, Tucson, SantaFe), and compact cars (i10, i20), including both domestically assembled (HCI) and imported models. Distribution runs through a nationwide authorized dealership network covering cities such as Tehran, Tabriz, Qazvin, Tonekabon, Babol, Karaj, and Shiraz, plus an online sales portal and a central dealership facility.

Beyond vehicle sales, KTL operates an integrated after-sales ecosystem encompassing authorized service centers, online appointment booking, vehicle status tracking, invoice viewing, navigation software updates, customer feedback management, and a Home Service offering available in Tehran outside traffic restriction zones. Genuine Hyundai parts flow through an exclusive supply partnership with Hyundai Mobis, sold via the central parts shop at shop.bamkhodro.ir and authorized dealers. KTL maintains mobile applications for both Android and iOS, holds ISO 9001, ISO 10002, and ISO 10004 certifications, and employs 251-500 people.

Revenue is generated through one-time vehicle sales, recurring after-sales service fees, and recurring genuine parts sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed at the vehicle level; the only published unit price is a 2,000,000 Rial travel fee for Home Service within Tehran. In late 2024, KTL revoked authorized dealer status for seven dealership codes as part of network consolidation, signaling a quality-over-coverage posture for the distribution channel.

Name

Kerman Khodro International Trade and Support Company

Legal name

Kerman Khodro International Trade and Support Company

Website

https://ktl-co.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KTL is the official Hyundai passenger vehicle representative in Iran, established in 2018 under the SAIPA Kerman group, distributing sedans, SUVs, and compact cars through a nationwide authorized dealership network and providing integrated after-sales service and genuine parts supply.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Authorized Auto Dealership

NAICS

New Car Dealers (44111), Used Car Dealers (441120), Automobile Dealers (4411)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distribution (Light-Duty) (TLAKAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Maintenance, service & repair (MSR) parts distribution (filters, belts, hoses, wipers, fluids) (CRAOANAB)

Keywords

• Authorized vehicle dealership
• Automotive retail
• After-sales service
• Genuine auto parts
• Passenger vehicle distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Sales of Hyundai vehicles including domestically produced and imported models through authorized dealership network.
2. After-Sales Service: Periodic maintenance services, repairs, and warranty services provided through authorized service centers.
3. Genuine Parts Sales: Sale of original Hyundai genuine parts and accessories through parts shops and authorized dealerships.
4. Home Service: On-site vehicle maintenance and service provided at customer location within Tehran, including travel fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KTL operates as the official representative of Hyundai Motor Company in Iran, selling domestically produced and imported Hyundai passenger vehicles (sedans, SUVs, and compact cars) through an authorized dealership network. The company also provides after-sales services including periodic maintenance, repairs, warranty service, genuine Hyundai parts distribution through Hyundai Mobis, online reservation systems, mobile applications, home service, and customer support across Iran.

Product overview

Kerman Khodro International Trade and Support Company (KTL) operates as the official representative of Hyundai Motor Company in Iran, established in 2018 (1397 in Persian calendar). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of Hyundai passenger vehicles across multiple segments including sedans (Elantra, Accent, Azera, Sonata), SUVs (Kona, Creta, Tucson, SantaFe), and compact cars (i10, i20). Beyond vehicle sales, KTL provides an integrated after-sales service ecosystem encompassing authorized dealer networks across Iran, online reservation systems, mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms, home service capabilities, genuine parts supply through Hyundai Mobis, vehicle tracking systems, and customer feedback mechanisms. The company maintains ISO 9001, 10002, and 10004 quality standards compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hyundai Elantra 2025 Latest generation Elantra sedan sold through KTL's authorized dealership network in Iran.
• Hyundai Kona SX2 2025 Compact SUV with new generation SX2 platform, offered in the 2025 model year through KTL dealerships in Iran.
• Hyundai Accent HCI Hyundai Accent sedan in HCI (local assembly) configuration sold through KTL dealerships.
• Hyundai Elantra CN7 Elantra sedan in CN7 generation platform for 2023 model year sold through KTL dealerships.
• Hyundai Creta Su2ID Creta SUV in Su2ID configuration for the Iranian market sold through KTL dealerships.
• Hyundai Tucson NX4E Tucson SUV in NX4E generation for 2023 model year sold through KTL dealerships.
• Hyundai Kona SX2 (2024) Previous generation Kona compact SUV available in 2024 model year sold through KTL dealerships.
• Hyundai Azera IG Full-size sedan in IG generation from Hyundai premium lineup sold through KTL dealerships.
• Hyundai SantaFe DM SantaFe SUV in DM generation sold through KTL dealerships.
• Hyundai Sonata LF Sonata sedan in LF generation sold through KTL dealerships.
• Hyundai Tucson TL Tucson SUV in TL generation variant sold through KTL dealerships.
• Hyundai Elantra AD Elantra sedan in AD generation variant sold through KTL dealerships.
• Hyundai Accent RB Hyundai Accent in RB configuration variant sold through KTL dealerships.
• Hyundai i20 GB i20 hatchback in GB generation available via catalogue through KTL dealerships.
• Hyundai i10 IA i10 compact car in IA generation available via catalogue through KTL dealerships.
• Aftermarket Parts and Genuine Components Genuine Hyundai spare parts supplied through authorized dealers, sourced from Hyundai Mobis for authentic replacement components.
• Online Reservation System Internet-based appointment booking system for vehicle service and maintenance at authorized dealerships.
• Home Service On-location vehicle maintenance service where technicians perform maintenance at customer premises within Tehran, with a travel fee of 2,000,000 Rials plus service costs.
• Mobile Application (Android) Android mobile application for accessing after-sales services including appointment booking, dealer locator, vehicle status tracking, parts pricing, and roadside assistance.
• Mobile Application (iOS) iOS mobile application for accessing after-sales services including appointment booking, dealer locator, and vehicle status tracking.
• Vehicle Tracking System Online system for customers to track their vehicle status during service at authorized workshops.
• Invoice Viewing Portal Online portal for customers to view service invoices and pricing details.
• Navigation Software Update Updates for vehicle navigation/routing software systems on Hyundai vehicles.
• Customer Feedback System (Sound of Customer) System for collecting criticism, suggestions, and complaints from customers via phone or online submission.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hyundai Mobis (Mobis Parts Middle East FZE)coreTechnology or Integration · 30 December 2019Hyundai Mobis is the exclusive distributor of genuine Hyundai parts and accessories (Hyundai Genuine and PL2 products) to authorized Hyundai representatives. KTL receives authentic parts through this supply chain partnership to ensure quality and warranty compliance.
• Hyundai Motor CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 March 2018KTL is the official representative of Hyundai Motor Company in Iran, authorized to sell and provide after-sales services for Hyundai passenger vehicles. This exclusive partnership involves implementing Hyundai's international standards, receiving technical training, and distributing genuine parts.
• Kerman Motor Industries (KAIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKTL is affiliated with Kerman Motor Industries (KAIC), part of the Kerman automotive industrial complex. This parent company relationship connects KTL to the broader Kerman automotive manufacturing ecosystem including vehicle assembly, parts production, and automotive technology development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves27 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SAIPA: Major Iranian automaker group with nationwide sales, service, and parts operations — and structurally related to KTL through the SAIPA/Kerman Motor conglomerate. Highly comparable in operating model: passenger-vehicle distribution, after-sales network, and OEM-aligned parts supply across Iran.
• Iran Khodro Industrial Group: Iran's largest automaker (Peugeot-derived and homegrown platforms) operating manufacturing plus an extensive nationwide dealer and after-sales network. Comparable to KTL as a national-scale passenger-vehicle distributor/manufacturer serving the same Iranian consumer base with multi-channel retail and service.
• Bahman Group: Iranian automotive group distributing and assembling multiple international brands (including legacy Mercedes and Mazda programs). Comparable to KTL as a multi-brand authorized distributor operating dealer networks, after-sales service, and parts distribution inside Iran.
• Renault Group: Historically operated one of the largest foreign-OEM presences in Iran (through Iran Khodro JV) with national sales, service, and parts distribution. Comparable to KTL as a global automaker navigating the Iran authorized-distribution model and the geopolitical/sanctions risk profile that frames KTL's business.
• Kia Corporation: Sister Korean OEM under Hyundai Motor Group with overlapping passenger-vehicle lineups and a parallel global authorized-distributor model. Comparable to KTL in business model logic — country-level exclusive distributors selling, servicing, and parts-supplying a Hyundai-group brand — and a realistic adjacent franchise candidate.
• Hyundai Motor Company: South Korean OEM that grants KTL its exclusive Iran representation. Comparable as the ultimate brand principal whose product roadmap, after-sales standards, and parts supply (via Mobis) define KTL's catalog and service quality.
• Geely Auto Group: Chinese OEM with Iranian passenger-vehicle distribution via affiliated local partners. Comparable to Hyundai as a foreign principal whose brand, product cadence, and parts supply define the economics of an Iran-based authorized distributor — i.e., a directly substitutable brand KTL competes against for the same buyer.

Direct peers

• Bam Khodro Automakers (BAMCO): Sister company within the Kerman Motor group producing Geely models and previously VW/Daewoo. Directly comparable to KTL as a same-ecosystem authorized assembler/distributor with dealer and parts operations across Iran.
• Kerman Motor Industries (KAIC): Parent-affiliated Iranian vehicle manufacturer and assembler within the same Kerman automotive complex as KTL. Most directly comparable peer: passenger-vehicle assembly, distribution, and after-sales support operating through affiliated dealer channels in Iran.

Regional players

• Modiran Vehicle Manufacturing (MVM): Iranian automaker assembling Chinese-brand passenger vehicles (Chery, etc.) with nationwide sales and service. Comparable to KTL as an authorized non-Iranian-brand passenger-car distributor in the Iranian market, targeting similar mid-market buyer segments with localized assembly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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