Renault Samsung SM5
midsize car by Renault Samsung Motors
The Renault Samsung SM5 is a mid-size car or large family car (D-segment in Europe) produced by the South Korean manufacturer Renault Samsung Motors, with technical assistance from Japanese automaker Nissan. Between 1998 and 2012, Renault Samsung Motors had produced 680,000 SM5 models. In 2019, 10,002 models were made at the Busan plant.
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.
First generation (KPQ/A32; 1998–2005)
The first generation model was based on the Nissan Maxima (A32). There were three trim levels at the time of launch: SM520, SM520V, and SM525V. The models with the V monikor signifies the V6 powertrain, and shares the same exterior appearances. The regular SM5, the SM520 is powered by an inline-4 2.0 liter SR20. The SM520V is powered by a V6 2.0 liter, and the SM525V by a 2.5 liter VQ engine. A base trim called the SM518 with an inline-4 1.8 liter SR18 engine was added afterwards.
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