Renault Samsung SM5 - Third Generation (L43)

Third generation (L43)
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.

It is available with a two-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, 2.5 litre six-cylinder petrol engine. The SM5 uses a Nissan Xtronic CVT transmission (V6 uses 6 Speed Automatic transmission).

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.

  • Rear.

  • Interior.

  • Engine.

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