New Renault Safrane sedan based on Samsung SM5

posted: Tuesday 01 December 2009 by Alison in: Saloons Renault

Samsung SM5 Renault Safrane

The first look at the Samsung Motors’ SM5 sedan has been released, and reports say the car will form the basis of the new Renault Safrane. The SM5 is clearly produced for the Asian car market, but will appear in Europe under the guise of the Safrane, which is replacing the Vel Satis, whose production end was recently announced.

If the Safrane was to take on this design, it’s certainly not displeasing and has the dimension to be a competitive sedan. It measures 4.9 metres long and has a wheel base of 2.8 metres, with plenty of room for passengers. The new Safrane will likely debut at the 2010 Paris motor show with an engine range the same as the Samsung Koleos: a four-cylinder, 2.5-litre petrol engine with 170 hp, and diesels with 150 and 173 hp.

Source | Autointernationaal

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