Renault Samsung SM7

The Samsung SM7 is a car model of the upper middle class of the South Korean automaker Renault Samsung Motors. The vehicle represents the top model of brand

First generation

Samsung SM7 (2003-2007)

In the last quarter of 2003, the SM7, which is built in Busan, was introduced as a higher and larger version of the SM5. The platform comes from the Nissan Teana, which is very popular in Asia and the Arab region. As motorization are V6 engines with 2.5 l 125 kW and 3.5 l 160 kW.

A revision of the so-called " New Art " design made ​​at the end of 2007. Engines and interiors are unchanged. In the new form it was first exported to South America.

Samsung SM7 (since 2007)

Rear view

Second generation

In the spring of 2011, Renault Samsung showed at the Seoul Motor Show a study on the follow-up model. This model also bears the name again SM7, based on the time between new SM5 and has a generous standard equipment, such as bi- xenon headlights. The power of the motors increases slightly to 140 and 190 kW.

The new model was introduced in South Korea in August 2011. As of mid- 2012, the cars will be exported as Renault Talisman to China.