Renault Samsung SM7 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Renault Samsung Motors |
Production | 2004–2019 |
Model years | 2005–2020 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size car/ Executive car ( E) |
Body style | 4-door saloon |
The Renault Samsung SM7 is an executive car or full-size car ( E-segment in Europe) that was produced by the South Korean manufacturer Renault Samsung Motors from 2004 to 2020.
Renault Samsung SM7 | |
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Overview | |
Also called | Renault Samsung SM7 New Art (KDM Facelift) |
Production | 2004–2011 |
Assembly | South Korea: Busan |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door saloon |
Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
Platform | Nissan FF-L platform |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission |
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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 [1] [2] 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. [3]
The SM7 is fitted with either a 2.3L or 3.5L Neo VQ V6 engine, developed by Nissan. [4] The 2.3L version was fitted to the SE, XE, LE trim levels and the 3.5L to the XE35 and RE35. [3]
Engine | Code | Displacement | Power | Torque | ||||
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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 |
In 2008 a facelifted SM7 called New Art ( Korean: 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. [5]
Renault Samsung SM7 | |
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Overview | |
Also called | Renault Talisman (China) [6] |
Production | 2011–2019 2012–2015 (China) |
Assembly | South Korea: Busan |
Designer | Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door saloon |
Layout | FF layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,810 mm (110.6 in) |
Length | 4,995 mm (196.7 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. [7] A near-production concept version was presented in April. [8] The development of the new car took more than 32 months, at a cost of about 400 billion won (270 million euros). [9] It was conducted by the R & D department of Renault Samsung. [10]
The powertrain consists of two third-generation Nissan VQ engines (of 2.5 and 3.5L) 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. [11]
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, fragrance diffuser, massaging seats, dual-stage airbags, paddle shifting and pressure-sensitive dampers. [11]
Engine | Code | Displacement | Power | Torque | ||||
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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 |
In August 2015, Renault Samsung introduced a liquified petroleum gas-powered SM7. [12]
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 grille design. [13]
In September 2014 Renault Samsung unveiled a facelifted SM7, the SM7 Nova ( Korean: 노바; RR: Noba). The car incorporated the renovated design of the company introduced in the QM3, with a new front-end layout. [14] [15] It has a new infotainment system and a " smart mirroring" application. [15] "Nova" is the Latin word for new star. [16]
The Renault Talisman is a revised version of the SM7 sold exclusively in the Chinese market since June 2012, under the Renault marque. It was Renault's flagship saloon in China. [17]
The Talisman takes its name from a 2001 concept car [18] and was unveiled at the 2012 Auto China. [19] The aim of its introduction was to reach the young businessmen. [17]
According to press reports, Renault Samsung stopped production of the SM7 in late 2019 and all stock was sold by early January 2020. [20] The company removed the car from sale on its website that month.
Renault Samsung SM7 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Renault Samsung Motors |
Production | 2004–2019 |
Model years | 2005–2020 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size car/ Executive car ( E) |
Body style | 4-door saloon |
The Renault Samsung SM7 is an executive car or full-size car ( E-segment in Europe) that was produced by the South Korean manufacturer Renault Samsung Motors from 2004 to 2020.
Renault Samsung SM7 | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Also called | Renault Samsung SM7 New Art (KDM Facelift) |
Production | 2004–2011 |
Assembly | South Korea: Busan |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door saloon |
Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive |
Platform | Nissan FF-L platform |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission |
|
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 [1] [2] 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. [3]
The SM7 is fitted with either a 2.3L or 3.5L Neo VQ V6 engine, developed by Nissan. [4] The 2.3L version was fitted to the SE, XE, LE trim levels and the 3.5L to the XE35 and RE35. [3]
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 |
In 2008 a facelifted SM7 called New Art ( Korean: 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. [5]
Renault Samsung SM7 | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Also called | Renault Talisman (China) [6] |
Production | 2011–2019 2012–2015 (China) |
Assembly | South Korea: Busan |
Designer | Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door saloon |
Layout | FF layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,810 mm (110.6 in) |
Length | 4,995 mm (196.7 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. [7] A near-production concept version was presented in April. [8] The development of the new car took more than 32 months, at a cost of about 400 billion won (270 million euros). [9] It was conducted by the R & D department of Renault Samsung. [10]
The powertrain consists of two third-generation Nissan VQ engines (of 2.5 and 3.5L) 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. [11]
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, fragrance diffuser, massaging seats, dual-stage airbags, paddle shifting and pressure-sensitive dampers. [11]
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 |
In August 2015, Renault Samsung introduced a liquified petroleum gas-powered SM7. [12]
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 grille design. [13]
In September 2014 Renault Samsung unveiled a facelifted SM7, the SM7 Nova ( Korean: 노바; RR: Noba). The car incorporated the renovated design of the company introduced in the QM3, with a new front-end layout. [14] [15] It has a new infotainment system and a " smart mirroring" application. [15] "Nova" is the Latin word for new star. [16]
The Renault Talisman is a revised version of the SM7 sold exclusively in the Chinese market since June 2012, under the Renault marque. It was Renault's flagship saloon in China. [17]
The Talisman takes its name from a 2001 concept car [18] and was unveiled at the 2012 Auto China. [19] The aim of its introduction was to reach the young businessmen. [17]
According to press reports, Renault Samsung stopped production of the SM7 in late 2019 and all stock was sold by early January 2020. [20] The company removed the car from sale on its website that month.