| Manufacturer | Renault Samsung Motors |
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| Parent company | Renault |
| Production | 2002–present |
The Samsung SM3 is a mid-size sedan produced by the Korean manufacturer Renault Samsung Motors.
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| Also called | Nissan Almera/Almera Classic Nissan Bluebird[1] Nissan Sunny Renault Scala |
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| Production | 2002—present |
| Class | Compact |
| Engine | 1.5L l4 Nissan QG15 1.6L l4 Nissan QG16 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,535 mm (99.8 in) |
| Length | 4,510 mm (177.6 in) |
| Width | 2002-2005:1,705 mm (67.1 in) 2005-present:1,710 mm (67.3 in) |
| Height | 1,440 mm (56.7 in) 1,450 mm (57.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,160kg (MT) 1,185kg (AT) |
| Related | Nissan Bluebird Sylphy |
First generation of Samsung SM3 is a Nissan Sunny/Bluebird Sylphy G10 based model made in South Korea by Renault Samsung Motors. Production began in September 2002 in Busan.
It has four versions and two engines available: the 1.5 litre QG15DE and the 1.6 litre with CVTC system QG16DE petrol, both from Nissan.
In 2006, the SM3 was launched as Nissan Almera Classic in Ukraine and Russia. The same year, the car was launched in Central and South America as Nissan Almera, replacing Sentra after this became a mid-size.
The Samsung SM3 is also sold as a Nissan Sunny in the Middle East[2] and as the Renault Scala in Mexico[3][4], Egypt[5] and Colombia.[6]
In July 2009, it was renamed as SM3 CE (Classic Edition).[7] The production of the first generation SM3 will be continued for the time being as long as there is demand for the vehicle.[8]
| Also called | Renault Fluence |
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| Production | 2009—present |
| Class | Compact |
| Platform | Renault/Nissan C platform |
| Engine | 1.6L l4 Renault-Nissan H4M |
| Transmission | CVT 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Length | 4,620 mm (181.9 in) |
| Width | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,215kg (MT) 1,250kg (CVT) |
| Related | Renault Mégane III |
In April 2009, a redesigned SM3 was unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show.
The new SM3 is essentially a notchback Mégane 3 with minor cosmetic changes, also badged as Renault Fluence.
At the 2011 Seoul Motor Show, Renault Samsung unveiled an all-electric variant of the SM3 called the Z.E. It is based on the Renault Fluence Z.E. and is partly financed by the South Korean Government.[9]
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