Renault Samsung SM3

Renault Samsung SM3
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault Samsung Motors
Production	2002-present
Model years	2003-present
Assembly	Busan, South Korea
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Layout	FF layout

The Renault Samsung SM3 is a compact sedan produced by the Korean manufacturer Renault Samsung Motors.

First generation (N17)

First generation (N17)
Overview
Also called	Nissan Almera/Almera Classic Nissan Bluebird[1] Nissan Sunny Renault Scala
Production	2002—present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact
Related	Nissan Bluebird Sylphy
Powertrain
Engine	1.5L l4 Nissan QG15 1.6L l4 Nissan QG16
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
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)

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 four-cylinder 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, (Except in Chile where it was sold as Samsung), 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 company announced production of the first generation SM3 would be continued while demand existed.^[8][9] The SM3 CE was discontinued in 2011 in Korea and it is currently manufactured in Busan for the Russian market exclusively, under the Nissan brand. Production will end in 2013.^[10]

Second generation (L38)

Second generation (L38)
Overview
Also called	Renault Fluence
Production	2009—present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact
Platform	Renault/Nissan C platform
Related	Renault Mégane III
Powertrain
Engine	1.6L l4 Renault-Nissan H4M
Transmission	CVT 5-speed manual
Dimensions
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)

In April 2009, a redesigned SM3 was unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show.^[11]

The second generation SM3 is essentially a notchback Mégane 3 with minor cosmetic changes, also badged as Renault Fluence.^[11]

2012 facelift

In October 2012 Renault Samsung introduced a redesigned front end for the 2013 model year of the SM3, with a new grille, headlamps and bumper as well as an improved equipment.^[12]

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  Front side

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  Cockpit

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  Engine compartment

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  2013 model front view

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  2013 model rear view

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  2013 model Cockpit

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  2013 model meter

SM3 Z.E.

Renault Samsung SM3 Z.E. at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show.

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.^[13] The car entered into mass production at the Busan factory during October 2013. The company targets a production of about 4,000 units per year.^[14]

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Samsung SM3.

• New Renault Samsung SM3 minisite
• Renault Samsung SM3 at Renault.com
• Renault Samsung SM3 CE at Renault.com