Renault Samsung SM5
Renault Samsung SM5 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Renault Samsung Motors |
Production | 1998–present |
Assembly | Busan, South Korea |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size car (D) |
Body style | 4-door saloon |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
The Renault Samsung SM5 is a mid-size car or large family car (D-segment in Europe) produced by the Korean manufacturer Renault Samsung Motors. Between 1998 and 2012, Renault Samsung Motors had produced 680,000 SM5 models.[1]
The first generation was launched in 1998, with the second generation introduced in 2005 and the current third generation SM5 launched in 2009. In some markets, the SM5 is sold as the Renault Latitude or Renault Safrane.
The saloon was planned to be introduced in the U.S. and Canadian markets, under the Mitsubishi brand.[2] This plan has since been canceled.[3]
Contents
First generation (KPQ/A32; 1998–2005)
First generation (KPQ) | |
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Production | 1998–2005 |
Body and chassis | |
Related | Nissan Maxima (A32) Nissan Cefiro A32 |
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Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
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The first generation model was based on the Nissan Maxima (A32).
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Rear.
Second generation (EX1/A34R; 2005–2010)
Second generation (A34R) | |
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Production | 2005–2010 |
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Platform | Nissan FF-L platform |
Related | Nissan Teana (J31) Nissan Maxima A34 Nissan Altima L31 |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,775 mm (109.3 in) |
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Height | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
The second generation model replaced the previous model in 2005. It is based on its sibling, the SM7.
In 2008–2010, the car was also sold in the Gulf States and Mexico, as the Renault Safrane.
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Third generation (L43; 2009–present)
Third generation (L43) | |
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Production | 2009–present |
Body and chassis | |
Platform | Renault/Nissan D platform |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,760 mm (108.7 in) |
Length | 4,885 mm (192.3 in) |
Width | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
Curb weight | 1,470 kg (3,240 lb) |
Released on January 18, 2010, the third generation model began to be sold alongside the previous model.
Based on the Renault Laguna and designed in Seoul, the New SM5 is manufactured at the firm’s Busan plant in South Korea.[4]
It is available with a two-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, 2.5 litre six-cylinder petrol engine.[5] The SM5 uses a Nissan Xtronic CVT transmission (V6 uses 6 Speed Automatic transmission).[6]
The SM5 forms the basis to the Renault Latitude. Once again, the new SM5 is also sold in the Gulf States and Mexico as the Renault Safrane.
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Interior.
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Engine.
SM5 Platinum
In November 2012, a facelifted SM5 was launched, called the SM5 Platinum.[7] The facelift included a new design to the front, revised dashboard features[1] and retains the existing Nissan engines.
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Front.
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SM5 NOVA
In January 2015, another facelifted SM5 was launched, called SM5 NOVA. The second facelift included a new Renault-style grill to the front and DRL.
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References
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External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Samsung SM5. |
- Renault Samsung SM5 at Renault.com
- Renault Samsung SM5 homepage (Korean)
Renault Samsung Motors, a subsidiary of Renault Group since 2000, car timeline, 1998–present | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Compact car | SM3 I/SM3 CE | |||||||||||||||||||
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Mid-size car | SM5 I | SM5 II | SM5 III | |||||||||||||||||
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Full-size car | SM7 I | SM7 II | ||||||||||||||||||
Mini SUV | QM3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Compact SUV | QM5 |