Renault Latitude
| Renault Latitude | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | Renault Samsung SM5 (South Korea) Renault Safrane (Mexico) [1] |
| Production | 2010–present |
| Assembly | Busan, Korea (Renault Samsung)[2] Moscow, Russia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Platform | Renault/Nissan D platform |
| Related | Renault Laguna III Nissan Altima (L32) Nissan Teana (J32) Nissan Maxima (A35) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | petrol 2.0 16v I4 2.5 24v V6 3.5 24v V6 diesel 2.0 dCi I4 3.0 dCi V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm (108.7 in) |
| Length | 4,897 mm (192.8 in) |
| Width | 1,832 mm (72.1 in) |
| Height | 1,483 mm (58.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,602–1,655 kg (3,531.8–3,648.7 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Vel Satis Renault Laguna (Australia) |
| Successor | Renault Talisman (Europe) |
The Renault Latitude is an executive car produced by the French automaker Renault, and announced in June 2010. It débuted at the Moscow International Automobile Salon, at the end of August 2010.[3]
Design
The Latitude is a 4-door saloon, based on the Renault/Nissan D platform, and already developed as the third generation (L43) Renault Samsung SM5. The Latitude is facelifted for 2015, with a new rear fascia.[4]
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Marketing
The Latitude is the successor to the Renault Vel Satis, which went out of production in 2009. Sales of Renault Latitude began in Asia, Australia and Eastern Europe in autumn 2010. In Mexico, it was launched during the first quarter of 2011 as the Renault Safrane.[5] The European version of the Latitude, with full details of the model's equipment lists and engines ranges, was shown at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, and sales in Western Europe began in early 2011, but not in the United Kingdom.[6][7]
Engines
| Petrol | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Engine | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm | 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) | Top speed | Economy | CO2 | Note |
| 2.0 16v | 1,997 cc (122 cu in) DOHC I4 | 140PS@6000 | 194Nm@3750 | 10.7 sec | 121 mph (195 km/h) | 29.7 mpg‑imp (10 L/100 km) | 181 g/km | |
| 2.5 24v | 2,496 cc (152 cu in) DOHC V6 | 180PS@6000 | 235Nm@4400 | 9.3 sec | 129 mph (208 km/h) | 29.1 mpg‑imp (10 L/100 km) | 230 g/km | |
| 3.5 24v | 3,498 cc (213 cu in) DOHC V6 | 240PS@6000 | 330Nm@4200 | 6.4 sec | 155 mph (249 km/h)* | 30.7 mpg‑imp (9 L/100 km) | 250 g/km | |
| Diesel | ||||||||
| Model | Engine | Power@rpm | Torque@rpm | 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) | Top speed | Economy | CO2 | Note |
| 2.0 dCi | 1,995 cc (122 cu in) DOHC I4 | 150PS@4000 | 340Nm@2000 | 10.3 sec | 129 mph (208 km/h) | 53.3 mpg‑imp (5 L/100 km) | 140 g/km | eco2 |
| 175PS@3750 | 360Nm@2000 | 9.9 sec | 127 mph (204 km/h) | 43.5 mpg‑imp (6 L/100 km) | 170 g/km | |||
| 3.0 dCi | 2,993 cc (183 cu in) DOHC V6 | 240PS@3750 | 450Nm@1500 | 7.6 sec | 146 mph (235 km/h) | 39.2 mpg‑imp (7 L/100 km) | 188 g/km | |
References
- ^ "Renault Latitude also called Safrane in Mexico". Renault.com.mx. 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
- ^ "Renault Samsung Motors in figures". Renault.com. 2009-12-31. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
- ^ "Renault Latitude at netcarshow com". Netcarshow.com. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
- ^ Skentzos, George (2010-06-08). "Renault Latitude test mule spied after unveiling at caradvice com au". Caradvice.com.au. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
- ^ "2011 Renault Latitude Unveiled at autoevolution com". Autoevolution.com. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
- ^ "2011 Renault Latitude revealed at worldcarfans com". Worldcarfans.com. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
- ^ "Renault Latitude 'unlikely for UK'". autocar.co.uk. 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2015-05-12.
External links
- Renault Latitude at Renault.com
Media related to Renault Latitude at Wikimedia Commons
