Renault Samsung SM7

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Renault Samsung SM7
RENAULT SAMSUNG SM7 L47 01.jpg
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
Samsung SM7 V23 LE.jpg
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 (Hangul뉴 아트; RRNyu Ateu) was introduced, with a new front grille and improvements to handling and acceleration. The car dimensions were also slightly changed.[2]

Gallery

Second generation (L47)

Renault Samsung SM7
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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)
Renault Talisman in Shanghai.

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 (Hangul노바; RRNoba). 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

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