Renault Samsung SM3

Renault Samsung SM3: Overview, Generations, Specs and Engines

The Renault Samsung SM3 is a FWD Sedan represented in the catalogue by three production stages from July 2009 through January 2020: the 1 generation, its restyling, and the 2 generation. Across these stages, the data covers eight Gasoline versions with 1,497–1,997 cc engines, outputs of 100–140 hp, and Manual, Automatic, or Variable transmissions.

The Renault Samsung SM3 is a FWD Sedan represented in the catalogue by three production stages from July 2009 through January 2020: the 1 generation, its restyling, and the 2 generation. Across these stages, the data covers eight Gasoline versions with 1,497–1,997 cc engines, outputs of 100–140 hp, and Manual, Automatic, or Variable transmissions. Every version uses a front, transverse engine with 4 Inline cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, distributed injection (multi-point), and no boost. No electric or Z.E. version is included in the supplied catalogue data.

Renault Samsung SM3 Generations

The Renault Samsung SM3 1 generation was produced from July 2009 through August 2012 as a Sedan. It has two listed versions: 1.5 MT and 1.5 AT. Both use a 1,497 cc Gasoline engine producing 100 hp and 136 Nm, with FWD. The transmission is a 5-speed Manual in 1.5 MT and a 4-speed Automatic in 1.5 AT.

The 1 generation restyling ran from September 2012 through April 2014 and remained a Sedan. This restyled stage has two versions, 1.6 MT and 1.6 AT. Both feature a 1,597 cc Gasoline engine rated at 107 hp and 150 Nm. The choice is between a 5-speed Manual and a 4-speed Automatic, both with FWD.

The Renault Samsung SM3 2 generation was produced from May 2014 through January 2020 as a Sedan. Four versions are listed: 1.6 MT, 1.6 CVT, 2.0 MT, and 2.0 CVT. The 1.6 versions produce 110 hp and 151 Nm from 1,598 cc, while the 2.0 versions produce 140 hp and 190 Nm from 1,997 cc. Every version has FWD; transmission choices include 5-speed Manual, 6-speed Manual, and Variable.

Renault Samsung SM3 Engine and Specs

The 1 generation 1.5 MT and 1.5 AT engines develop their 100 hp at 5,600 rpm and 136 Nm at 4,400 rpm. Their compression ratio is 9.5, and bore and stroke measure 73.6 × 88.

In the restyled 1 generation, 1.6 MT and 1.6 AT produce 107 hp at 5,600 rpm and 150 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Both have a 9.5 compression ratio and a bore and stroke of 76 × 88.

The 2 generation 1.6 MT and 1.6 CVT produce 110 hp at 6,000 rpm and 151 Nm at 4,250 rpm. Their compression ratio is 9.8, with a bore and stroke of 79.5 × 80.5. The 2.0 MT and 2.0 CVT produce 140 hp, but the engine speed for maximum power is not measured. Their 190 Nm peak torque arrives at 3,700 rpm; the compression ratio is 10.5, and bore and stroke are 84 × 90.1. All listed engines use 95 fuel.

Renault Samsung SM3 Performance and Fuel Economy

The quickest listed versions are the 2 generation 2.0 MT and 2.0 CVT, each reaching 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h. Compared with the 2 generation 1.6 MT, either 2.0 version is 2 seconds quicker to 100 km/h and has a top speed 17 km/h higher.

For the lowest measured combined consumption, the restyled 1 generation 1.6 MT and the 2 generation 1.6 MT are equal at 6.8 L/100 km. The 2 generation 1.6 CVT uses 0.7 L/100 km more on the combined cycle than 1.6 MT. The performance and consumption figures for the original 1 generation are incomplete: acceleration and all three fuel-consumption measurements are not measured for both 1.5 MT and 1.5 AT.

Renault Samsung SM3 Dimensions, Weight and Wheels

Exterior length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured in the supplied data. The available dimensions and weight specifications are kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance, tank capacity, and—on the 2 generation—wheel sizes.

The 1 generation uses a 50 L tank, while the restyled cars increase capacity to 55 L and the 2 generation increases it to 60 L. Ground clearance similarly rises from 165 mm in the 1 generation and its restyling to 170 mm in the 2 generation.

All versions have independent, spring front suspension and ventilated disc front brakes. The original 1 generation combines independent, spring rear suspension with rear disc brakes. The restyled 1 generation uses semi-independent, torsion rear suspension and rear drum brakes. The 2 generation has semi-independent, spring rear suspension and rear disc brakes.

Renault Samsung SM3 Problems, Reliability, Parts and Owners Manual

Problems, reliability records, parts compatibility, service intervals, and owners-manual details are not measured in the supplied catalogue data. The data therefore does not support claims about typical faults, repair costs, parts availability, or long-term reliability. Renault Samsung SM3 price information is also not measured.

Which Renault Samsung SM3 Version to Choose?

Choose the original 1 generation 1.5 MT if the priority is the higher top speed between the two earliest versions: its 184 km/h maximum is 4 km/h above the 1.5 AT. Choose the 1.5 AT if a 4-speed Automatic is preferred, while noting that its 1,185 kg kerb weight is 25 kg above the 1.5 MT.

Within the restyled 1 generation, the 1.6 MT is the stronger choice by the measured performance and economy figures. It reaches 100 km/h in 12.1 seconds, 1.8 seconds sooner than the 1.6 AT, and its 184 km/h top speed is 7 km/h higher. Its combined consumption is also 0.8 L/100 km lower.

In the 2 generation, the 1.6 MT has the lowest measured consumption at 6.8 L/100 km and reaches 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds. The 1.6 CVT provides a Variable transmission but takes 13.9 seconds and consumes 7.5 L/100 km combined.

For maximum performance, both 2.0 versions deliver 140 hp, 190 Nm, 9.9-second acceleration, and a 200 km/h top speed. The 2.0 CVT records slightly lower combined consumption at 7.8 L/100 km versus 8 L/100 km for the 2.0 MT. The final choice is therefore between the Variable transmission of 2.0 CVT and the 6-speed Manual of 2.0 MT.