| Manufacturer | Renault Samsung Motors |
|---|---|
| Production | 1998–present |
| Assembly | Busan, Korea |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style | 4-door saloon/sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
The Samsung SM5 is a mid-size car produced by the Korean manufacturer Renault Samsung Motors.
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| Production | 1998–2005 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8 L l4 Nissan SR 2.0 L l4 Nissan SR 2.0 L Nissan VQ 2.5 L Nissan VQ |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Length | 1998–2003: 4,825 mm (190.0 in) 2003–2005: 4,835 mm (190.4 in) V6 model: 4,845 mm (190.7 in) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (69.9 in) V6 model: 1,785 mm (70.3 in) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (55.7 in) V6 model: 1,425 mm (56.1 in) |
| Related | Nissan Maxima |
The first generation model was based on the 1995 Nissan Cefiro and Nissan Maxima.
| Also called | Renault Safrane (Mexico and Middle East) Renault Samsung SM5 New Impression (Facelift) |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005–2010 |
| Platform | Nissan FF-L platform |
| Engine | 2.0 L l4 Nissan MR 2.3 L V6 Nissan VQ (Safrane) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic (Safrane) |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm (109.3 in) |
| Length | 2005–2007: 4,895 mm (192.7 in) 2007–present: 4,905 mm (193.1 in) |
| Width | 2005–2007: 1,785 mm (70.3 in) 2007–present: 1,787 mm (70.4 in) |
| Height | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Related | Nissan Teana (J31) |
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.
| Also called | Renault Latitude Renault Safrane |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009–present |
| Platform | Renault/Nissan D platform |
| Engine | 2.0 L l4 Nissan MR engine 2.5 L V6 Nissan VQ engine |
| Transmission | 6-speed Xtronic 6-speed automatic |
| 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 (3,200 lb) |
| Related | Renault Laguna III Nissan Altima (L32) Nissan Teana (J32) |
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.[1]
It is currently available with a two-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, 2.5 litr six-cylinder petrol engine.[2] A choice of dCi diesel models will be made available at a later date. The SM5 uses a Nissan Xtronic CVT transmission.(V6 uses 6 Speed Automatic transmission).[3]
The new SM5 is similar to Renault Latitude. Once again, the new SM5 is also sold in the Gulf States and Mexico as the Renault Safrane.
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