Renault Samsung SM7
Renault Samsung SM7 | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Renault Samsung Motors |
Also called | Renault Talisman (China) |
Production | 2004–present |
Model years | 2005–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size car/Executive car (E) |
The Renault Samsung SM7 is an executive car or full-size car (E-segment in Europe) produced by the Korean manufacturer Renault Samsung Motors since 2004.
First generation (EX2)
Renault Samsung SM7 | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Overview | |
Also called | Renault Samsung SM7 New Art (KDM Facelift) |
Production | 2004–2011 |
Assembly | Busan, Korea |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door saloon |
Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
Platform | Nissan FF-L platform |
Related | Nissan Teana (J31) |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
2.3L V6 Nissan VQ 3.5L V6 Nissan VQ |
Transmission |
4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,775 mm (109.3 in) |
Length |
4,945 mm (194.7 in) (2004–2008) 4,950 mm (194.9 in) (2008–2011) |
Width |
1,790 mm (70.5 in) (2004–2008) 1,785 mm (70.3 in) (2008–2011) |
Height | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
In October 2002 Renault Samsung Motors started to work on the "EX" project, a new car based on the Nissan J31 platform which shared underpinnings with the Nissan Teana (in Asian markets) and the sixth-generation Nissan Maxima (in Europe, North America and Australia). On 30 November 2004 the new car was revealed to the public as a high-end model. To distinguish it from the Teana various changes were made to the design with the aim of giving it a more solid image. The car had a significant safety equipment as standard. It was presented in five trim levels: SE, XE, LE, XE35 and RE35.[1]
Engines
The SM7 is fitted with either a 2.3L or 3.5L Neo VQ V6 engine, developed by Nissan. The 2.3L version was fitted to the SE, XE, LE trim levels and the 3.5L to the XE35 and RE35.[1]
Engine | Code | Displacement | Power | Torque | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Petrol engines | ||||||||
2.3L V6 | Neo VQ23 | 2,349 cc | 170 hp (125 kW) at 6,600 rpm | 225 N·m (166 lb·ft) at 4,400 rpm | ||||
3.5L V6 | Neo VQ35 | 3,498 cc | 217 hp (160 kW) at 5,600 rpm | 314 N·m (232 lb·ft) at 3,500 rpm | ||||
2008 facelift
In 2008 a facelifted SM7 called New Art (Hangul: 뉴 아트; RR: Nyu Ateu) was introduced, with a new front grille and improvements to handling and acceleration. The car dimensions were also slightly changed.[2]
Gallery
-
2009 Renault Samsung SM7 New Art front
-
2009 Renault Samsung SM7 New Art rear
Second generation (L47)
Renault Samsung SM7 | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Overview | |
Also called | Renault Talisman[3] |
Production | 2011–present |
Assembly | Busan, Korea |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door saloon |
Layout |
Front engine, front-wheel drive |
Related | Renault Latitude |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
2.5L V6 Nissan VQ 3.5L V6 Nissan VQ |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,810 mm (110.6 in) |
Length | 4,945 mm (194.7 in) |
Width | 1,870 mm (73.6 in) |
Height | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) |
A new generation SM7, based on a stretched version of the third generation Renault Samsung SM5 (L43), was revealed and went on sale in South Korea since August 2011.[4] A near-production concept version was presented in April.[5] The development of the new car took more than 32 months, at a cost of about 400 billion won (270 million euros).[6] It was conducted by the R & D department of Renault Samsung.[7]
The powertrain consists of two third-generation Nissan VQ engines (of 2.5 and 3.0L) coupled with a 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions. The car has an integrated front bumper-grill with bi-xenon adaptive headlamps an LED lamps on the rear.[8]
Renault Samsung presented three trim levels called SE, LE and RE. The equipment, depending on version, includes three-zone automatic air conditioning, improved ABS system, special headrest, fragance diffuser, massaging seats, dual-stage airbags, paddle shifting and pressure-sensitive dampers.[8]
Engines
Engine | Code | Displacement | Power | Torque | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Petrol engines | ||||||||
2.5L V6 | VQ25 (2ZV) | 2,495 cc | 190 hp (140 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 243 N·m (179 lb·ft) at 4,400 rpm | ||||
3.5L V6 | VQ35 (5ZV) | 3,498 cc | 258 hp (190 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 330 N·m (243 lb·ft) at 4,400 rpm | ||||
2012 facelift
The 2013 model year of the SM7 added a blind spot monitor system, a new satellite navigation and multimedia system and tyre pressure sensors. It also had minor changes to the front grill design.[9]
2014 facelift
In September 2014 Renault Samsung unveiled a facelifted SM7, the SM7 Nova (Hangul: 노바; RR: Noba). The car incorporated the renovated design of the company introduced in the QM3, with a new front-end layout.[10][11] It has a new infotainment system and a "smart mirroring" application.[11] "Nova" is the Latin word for new star.[12]
Renault Talisman
The Renault Talisman is a revised version of the SM7 sold exclusively in the Chinese market since June 2012, under the Renault marque. It is Renault's flagship saloon in China.[13]
The Talisman takes its name from a 2001 concept car[14] and was unveiled at the 2012 Auto China.[15] The aim of its introduction is to reach the young businessmen.[13]
References
- 1 2 "르노삼성의 운전 재미가 살아있는 최고급세단 - SM7" [Renault Samsung's high-end sedan driving fun is alive - SM7] (in Korean). Autoview.co.kr. 21 June 2010. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "Renault Samsung SM7 New Art 확고하고 차분한 감성의 진화" [Renault Samsung SM7 New Art: emotional evolution of a firm and calm vehicle] (in Korean). Carlife.net. 31 January 2010. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ↑ 2013 Renault Talisman teased - WorldCarFans
- ↑ New SM7 at renault.com
- ↑ "SM7 컨셉트 온라인 이벤트 진행" [SM7 concept unveiling online event] (in Korean). Autoview.co.kr. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ↑ "Renault-Samsung SM7 in detail". Worldcarfans.com. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
- ↑ "Renault Samsung SM7 2011 Specifications". Retrieved 2 August 2012.
- 1 2 Kim Jeong Hoon (7 July 2011). "신형 SM7 전격 공개···가격 3000만~3900만원대" [Impacting release of new SM7 prized between 30000000 and 39000000 won]. hankyung.com (in Korean). Korea Economic Daily. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ↑ "르노삼성, 2013 SM7 출시" [2013 Renault Samsung SM7 release]. auto.daum.net (in Korean). Daum. 8 November 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ↑ Lee, Jae-won (7 September 2014). "SM7의 재발견… 르노삼성 부활 이끌까?" [Reinventing SM7: Renault Samsung will lead the resurrection?]. biz.chosun.com (in Korean). Chosun. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- 1 2 "Renault Samsung aims to sell 800 SM7 Nova sedans per month in 2014". english.yonhapnews.co.kr. Yonhap News. 3 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- ↑ "Renault Samsung rolls out New SM7 "Nova"". english.hankyung.com. Korea Economic Daily. 3 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- 1 2 "Auto China 2012: Renault Talisman aims at young businessmen". 4WheelNews.com. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
- ↑ "Discover Renault Talisman on video". Renault Blog. 4 May 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
- ↑ "Renault Introduces Talisman Flagship Saloon at the Auto China 2012". Carscoop.com. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
External links
![]() |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Samsung SM7. |
- Renault Samsung New SM7 at renaultsamsungm.com
Renault Samsung Motors, a subsidiary of Renault Group since 2000, car timeline, 1998–present | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | |||||||||||||||||
8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
Compact car | SM3 I/SM3 CE | |||||||||||||||||||
SM3 II | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mid-size car | SM5 I | SM5 II | SM5 III | |||||||||||||||||
SM6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Full-size car | SM7 I | SM7 II | ||||||||||||||||||
Mini SUV | QM3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Compact SUV | QM5 |