Renault Samsung SM5
Every Renault Samsung SM5 generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1998–2019 3 generations · 11 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 108 → 171 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 3 Epic 3 Epic
All 3 Renault Samsung SM5 Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
Designed in Seoul on a Renault Laguna base, this SM5 also became the Renault Latitude sold across Asia and the Middle East.
Renault sold this Korean-built SM5 back to itself, badging it the Safrane for the Gulf states and Mexico.
Samsung badged a Korean sedan that was a reskinned Nissan Maxima, V6 models borrowing Nissan's VQ engine wholesale.
Collectors Who Spotted the Renault Samsung SM5
No member has published a public street spot of the Renault Samsung SM5 yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Renault Samsung SM5 Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung SM5 (L43; 2009–2019)L43 | 2009–2019 | Epic | 1.5L I4 | 108 hp · 177 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Samsung SM5 (EX1/DF; 2005–2010)EX1/DF | 2005–2010 | Epic | 2.0L I4 | — | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Samsung SM5 (KPQ/A32; 1998–2005)KPQ | 1998–2005 | Epic | 2.5L V6 | 171 hp · 163 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Renault Samsung SM5 on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.