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{{Infobox automobile
| image = 16 Samsung SM5 (third generation).jpg
| name = Renault Samsung SM5
| manufacturer = [[Company:Renault Samsung Motors|Renault Samsung Motors]]
| production = 1998–2019
| assembly = Busan, {{wipe|South Korea}}
| class = [[Engineering:Mid-size car|Mid-size car]] ([[Engineering:D-segment|D]])
| body_style = 4-door saloon
| layout = [[Engineering:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
}}

The '''Renault Samsung SM5''' is a [[Engineering:Mid-size car|mid-size car]] or large family car ([[Engineering:D-segment|D-segment]] in [[Earth:Europe|Europe]]) produced by the {{wipe|South Korea}}n manufacturer [[Company:Renault Samsung Motors|Renault Samsung Motors]], with technical assistance from {{wipe|Japan}}ese automaker [[Company:Nissan|Nissan]]. Between 1998 and 2012, [[Company:Renault Samsung Motors|Renault Samsung Motors]] had produced 680,000 SM5 models.<ref name=newSM5 /> In 2018, 10,002 models were made at the Busan plant.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://group.renault.com/en/our-company/locations/our-industrial-locations/busan-plant/|title = Busan Plant - Renault Group}}</ref>

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 [[Engineering:Renault Latitude|Renault Latitude]] or [[Engineering:Renault Safrane|Renault Safrane]].

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=={{Anchor|KPQ}}First generation (KPQ/A32; 1998–2005)==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation (KPQ)
| image = 00 Samsung SM5 (first generation).jpg
| production = 1998–2005
| body_style =
| related = [[Engineering:Nissan Maxima#1995–1999|Nissan Maxima (A32)]]<br />[[Engineering:Nissan Cefiro|Nissan Cefiro]] A32
| engine = 2.0L Nissan ''SR20DE'' I4<br />2.0L Nissan ''VQ20DE'' V6<br />2.5L Nissan ''VQ25DE'' V6<br />3.0L Nissan ''VQ30DE'' V6
| transmission = {{ubl|4-speed [[Engineering:Automatic transmission|automatic]]|5-speed [[Engineering:Manual transmission|manual]]}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{ubl|1998–2003: {{convert|4825|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}|2003–2005: {{convert|4835|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}|V6 model: {{convert|4845|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}}}
| width = {{ubl|{{convert|1775|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}|V6 model: {{convert|1785|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}}}
| height = {{ubl|{{convert|1415|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}|V6 model: {{convert|1425|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}}}
}}

The first generation model was based on the [[Engineering:Nissan Maxima#1995–1999|Nissan Maxima (A32)]].<ref name="JAA">{{Cite web|url=https://www.just-auto.com/analysis/analysis-future-models-for-renault-samsung-motors_id182565.aspx|title = Analysis Archives}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB956353926850407646|title = Renault Buys Samsung's Car Unit, Gaining Foothold in South Korea|newspaper = Wall Street Journal|date = 22 April 2000}}</ref>
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File:01 Samsung SM5 (first generation) back.jpg | Rear view
File:05 Samsung SM5 (first generation).jpg | Facelift
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=={{Anchor|EX1}}Second generation (EX1/DF(A34R); 2005–2010)==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation (EX1/DF)
| image = 06 Samsung SM5 (second generation).jpg
| production = 2005–2010
| aka = {{ubl|[[Engineering:Renault Safrane|Renault Safrane]] (Mexico and [[Place:Middle East|Middle East]])|Renault Samsung SM5 New Impression (Facelift)|[[Engineering:Nissan Teana|Nissan Teana (J31)]]}}
| related = [[Engineering:Nissan Maxima|Nissan Maxima]] A34 <br />[[Engineering:Nissan Altima|Nissan Altima]] L31
| platform = [[Engineering:Nissan FF-L platform|Nissan FF-L platform]]
| engine = {{ubl|2.0 L Nissan ''SR20DE'' I4 (EX1)|2.0 L Nissan ''[[Engineering:Nissan MR engine|MR20DE]]'' I4 (DF)|2.3 L Nissan ''VQ23DE'' V6 (Safrane)}} 
| transmission = {{ubl|5-speed [[Engineering:Manual transmission|manual]]|4-speed [[Engineering:Automatic transmission|automatic]]|5-speed [[Engineering:Automatic transmission|automatic]] (Safrane)}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2775|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{ubl|2005–2007: {{convert|4895|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}|2007–present: {{convert|4905|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}}}
| width = {{ubl|2005–2007: {{convert|1785|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}|2007–present: {{convert|1787|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}}}
| height = {{convert|1475|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
}}
The second generation model replaced the previous model in 2005. It is based on its sibling, the [[Engineering:Renault Samsung SM7|SM7]]. The model was seen in Australia being tested on its roads.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.caradvice.com.au/66856/renault-safrane-samsung-sm5-spy-photos/| title = Renault Safrane, Samsung SM5 spy photos - Drive}} </ref> The model is also based on the Nissan Teana/Maxima.<ref name="JAA"/>

In 2008–2010, the car was also sold in the Gulf States and Mexico, as the [[Engineering:Renault Safrane|Renault Safrane]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drivearabia.com/news/2009/12/26/samsung-sm5-2010-renault-safrane-uae-gcc/|title = New Samsung SM5 hints at Renault Safrane 2011}}</ref> The project code for the SM5 Impression is DF, while that of the Renault Safrane is A34R.

On July 1, 2003, Renault Samsung celebrated the production of the 300,000th SM5 to be manufactured in South Korea.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autonews.com/article/20030714/SUB/307140732/renault-samsung-looks-to-nissan-for-sm5-platform|title = Renault Samsung looks to Nissan for SM5 platform|date = 14 December 2005}}</ref>

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File:06 Samsung SM5 (second generation) back.jpg | Rear.
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=={{Anchor|L43}}Third generation (L43; 2009–2019)==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Third generation (L43) 
| aka = {{ubl|[[Engineering:Renault Latitude|Renault Latitude]]|[[Engineering:Renault Safrane|Renault Safrane]]}}
| image = 11 Samsung SM5 (third generation).jpg 
| production = 2009–2019
| platform = Renault/Nissan D platform
| related = {{ubl|[[Engineering:Renault Laguna#Third generation|Renault Laguna III]]|[[Engineering:Nissan Altima#Fourth generation (2007–present)|Nissan Altima (L32)]]|[[Engineering:Nissan Teana#J32 (2009-2013)|Nissan Teana (J32)]]}}
| engine = {{ubl|1.5&nbsp;L [[Engineering:Renault K-Type engine#K9K dCi|K9K dCi]] I4 diesel|1.6 L Nissan ''[[Engineering:Nissan MR engine#MR16DDT|MR16DDT]]'' I4|2.0 L Nissan ''[[Engineering:Nissan MR engine|MR20DD]]'' I4|2.5 L Nissan ''VQ25DE'' V6}}
| transmission = {{ubl|[[Engineering:Continuously variable transmission|Xtronic]] CVT|6-speed [[Engineering:Automatic transmission|automatic]] (V6)|6-speed [[Engineering:Dual-clutch transmission|dual-clutch transmission]]}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2760|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4885|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1830|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1490|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1470|kg|lb||abbr=on}}
}}

On January 18, 2010, the third generation model was released and began to be sold along with the previous model.<!-- <ref>[http://www.renault.com/en/pages/Communique.aspx?idC=1115 Press Release] at renault.com</ref> -->

Based on the [[Engineering:Renault Laguna|Renault Laguna]] and designed in [[Place:Seoul|Seoul]], the New SM5 is manufactured at the firm’s Busan plant in {{wipe|South Korea}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Renault Samsung SM5 sees early success in Korea|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20151224104338/https://www.caradvice.com.au/61912/new-renault-samsung-sm5-sees-early-success-in-korea/ | last = Brogan | first = Matt | url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/61912/new-renault-samsung-sm5-sees-early-success-in-korea/|publisher=Car Advice|archivedate=2015-12-24 |date=2010-03-23}}</ref> The SM5 was planned to be introduced in the {{wipe|United States}} and {{wipe|Canada}} markets in 2014, under the [[Company:Mitsubishi Motors|Mitsubishi]] brand,<ref>{{cite web|title=Renault Samsung confirms Mitsubishi offerings, US will get SM5|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/11/renault-samsung-confirms-mitsubishi-product-offerings-us-will-get-sm5/|publisher=thetruthaboutcars|accessdate=2015-10-03|date=2013-11-11}}</ref> but this plan has since been canceled.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mitsubishi Won't Be Getting Renault-Samsung Sedan|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/01/mitsubishi-wont-getting-renault-samsung-sedan/|publisher=thetruthaboutcars|accessdate=2015-10-03|date=2015-01-26}}</ref>

It is available with a two-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, 2.5 litre six-cylinder petrol engine.<ref>{{cite web|title=New SM5|url=http://www.renaultsamsungm.com/upload/rsmpricedl/newsm5_price%5B11-1%5D.pdf|publisher=Renault Samsung|language=Korean|accessdate=2011-09-28|date=2010-11-07|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331102525/http://www.renaultsamsungm.com/upload/rsmpricedl/newsm5_price[11-1].pdf|archivedate=2012-03-31}}</ref> The SM5 uses a Nissan Xtronic CVT transmission (V6 uses 6 Speed Automatic transmission).<ref>{{cite web|title=The 2010 Samsung SM5 exceeds sales expectations |url=http://www.autocarbe.com/renault/the-2010-samsung-sm5-exceeds-sales-expectations/ |publisher=AutoCarbe |accessdate=2011-09-28 |date=2010-03-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110915003215/http://www.autocarbe.com/renault/the-2010-samsung-sm5-exceeds-sales-expectations/ |archivedate=2011-09-15 }}</ref>

In 2017, RSM recalled several SM5s built between October 1, 2013, and October 31, 2014 due to problems with the coolant temperature sensors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170702000169|title = Renault Samsung to recall 62,000 cars in Korea|date = 2 July 2017}}</ref>

The SM5 forms the basis to the [[Engineering:Renault Latitude|Renault Latitude]] sold in the Asia-Pacific region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.hankyung.com/business/2013/06/19/0657221/renault-samsung-exports-sm5-taxis-to-singapore|title=Renault Samsung Exports SM5 Taxis to Singapore|date=June 19, 2013|website=english.hankyung.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://group.renault.com/en/news-on-air/news/brazil-australia-macau-fleet-contracts-like-no-other/|title=Brazil, Australia, Macau: Fleet contracts like no other - Renault Group}}</ref> The new SM5 is once again sold in the Gulf States and Mexico as the [[Engineering:Renault Safrane|Renault Safrane]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/afforable-luxury-with-renaults-new-safrane-1.998271|title = Afforable luxury with Renault's new Safrane}}</ref>

The SM6 is expected to be the SM5's successor since RSM did not announce a continuation of the model.<ref name="JAA"/> Renault Samsung has ended production of the SM5 in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://m.etnews.com/20200109000253?obj=Tzo4OiJzdGRDbGFzcyI6Mjp7czo3OiJyZWZlcmVyIjtOO3M6NzoiZm9yd2FyZCI7czoxMzoid2ViIHRvIG1vYmlsZSI7fQ%3D%3D |title=르노삼성 'SM 3·5·7' 단종…'XM3·캡처·QM6' SUV 라인업으로 빈자리 채운다  |trans-title=Renault Samsung's SM3, SM5 and SM7 discontinued… XM3, Captur, QM6 SUVs lineup to fill the gap |work=ETnews.com |language=Korean |date=9 January 2020 |accessdate=16 January 2020}}</ref>

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File:10 Samsung SM5 (third generation) back.jpg | Rear.
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===SM5 Platinum===

In November 2012, a facelifted SM5 was launched, called the SM5 Platinum.<ref>{{cite web|title=Renault Samsung Motors SM5|url=http://www.renault.com/en/vehicules/aujourd-hui/vehicules-renault-samsung-motors/pages/sm5.aspx|work=Renault|accessdate=7 April 2013}}</ref> The facelift included a new design to the front, revised dashboard features<ref name=newSM5>{{cite web|title=Renault Samsung Motors launches new SM5|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2013/03/388_123875.html|work=Korea Times|accessdate=7 April 2013|date=4 November 2012}}</ref> and retains the existing Nissan engines.

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File:13 Samsung SM5 (third generation).jpg  | Front.
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===SM5 NOVA===

In January 2015, another facelifted SM5 was launched, called SM5 NOVA.<ref name="AE">{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2015-renault-samsung-sm5-nova-latitude-launched-in-korea-video-91045.html|title=2015 Renault Samsung SM5 Nova (Latitude) Launched in Korea|date=13 January 2015}}</ref> The second facelift included a new [[Company:Renault|Renault]]-style grille to the front and DRL.<ref name="AE"/>

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File:02 Samsung SM5 (third generation) LE.jpg|alt=|Front.
File:20150404 Renault Samsung SM5 Nova 2.jpg|Rear.
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