| |
| Renault Latitude | |
|---|---|
| Renault | |
| aka | Samsung SM5 |
| Production | 2010–2015 |
| Class | Executive |
| Body Style | 4-door, 5-seat Sedan |
| Length | 192.52 in |
| Width | 72.05 in |
| Height | 58.66 in |
| Wheelbase | wheelbase - type here |
| Weight | Weight - you get the point |
| Transmission | transmission + drive |
| Engine | 3.0 litre Diesel V6 |
| Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
| Similar | Citroën C5 Citroën DS5 Ford Mondeo Honda Accord Mazda6 Opel Insignia Peugeot 508 Toyota Avensis Volkswagen Passat |
| Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
The Renault Latitude is an executive car produced by the French automaker Renault, and announced in June 2010 (after-Renault Type KR, Renault Vivasix 4-door sedan, 1929–1934 Renault Vivastella 1935–1939 Renault Vivastella, Renault Frégate, Rambler Renault 4-door sedan, Renault Rambler Rebel 4-door sedan, Renault 16, Renault 20/30, Renault 25, Renault Safrane (1992—1996), Renault Safrane (1996—2000), Renault Vel Satis Phase 1, and Renault Vel Satis Phase 2), It debuted at the Moscow International Automobile Salon, at the end of August 2010. The Latitude served as the company's flagship vehicle, before it was replaced in 2016 by the Renault Talisman.
Design[]
The Latitude is a four-door saloon based on the Renault–Nissan D platform, and already developed as the third generation (L43) Renault Samsung SM5.[1] The Latitude was facelifted for 2015, with a new rear fascia.[2]
Marketing[]
The Latitude is the successor to the Renault Vel Satis, which went out of production in August 2009.[3] Sales of Renault Latitude began in Asia, Australia and Eastern Europe in the autumn of 2010. In Mexico, it was launched during the first quarter of 2011 as the Renault Safrane.[4]
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 the beginning of 2011, but not in the United Kingdom.[5][6]
The Latitude is used as a taxi in Singapore and Macau with those sedans being made by Renault Samsung Motors and badged as Renault vehicles.[7][8]
The vehicle was replaced alongside the Laguna by the Talisman, announced during a 2015 press conference in France.[9]
Engines[]
| Petrol | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Engine | Power/rpm | Torque/rpm | Top speed | Economy | CO2 | Note | |
| 2.0 16v | 1,997 cc (122 cu in) DOHC I4 | 140 PS (Template:Convert/kW hp) at 6000 | 194 N·m (143 lb·ft) at 3750 | 10.7 sec | Template:Convert/mi/h | Template:Convert/mpgimp | 181 g/km | |
| 2.5 24v | 2,496 cc (152 cu in) DOHC V6 | 180 PS (Template:Convert/kW hp) at 6000 | 235 N·m (173 lb·ft) at 4400 | 9.3 sec | Template:Convert/mi/h | Template:Convert/mpgimp | 230 g/km | |
| 3.5 24v | 3,498 cc (213 cu in) DOHC V6 | 240 PS (Template:Convert/kW hp) at 6000 | 330 N·m (243 lb·ft) at 4200 | 6.4 sec | Template:Convert/mi/h | Template:Convert/mpgimp | 250 g/km | |
| Diesel | ||||||||
| Model | Engine | Power/rpm | Torque/rpm | Top speed | Economy | CO2 | Note | |
| 1.5 dCi | 1,461 cc (89 cu in) SOHC I4 | 110 PS (Template:Convert/kW hp) at 4000 | 240 N·m (177 lb·ft) at 1750 | 12.4 sec | Template:Convert/mi/h | Template:Convert/mpgimp | 129 g/km | |
| 2.0 dCi | 1,995 cc (122 cu in) DOHC I4 | 150 PS (Template:Convert/kW hp) at 4000 | 340 N·m (251 lb·ft) at 2000 | 10.3 sec | Template:Convert/mi/h | Template:Convert/mpgimp | 140 g/km | eco2 |
| 175 PS (Template:Convert/kW hp) at 3750 | 360 N·m (266 lb·ft) at 2000 | 9.9 sec | Template:Convert/mi/h | Template:Convert/mpgimp | 170 g/km | |||
| 3.0 dCi | 2,993 cc (183 cu in) DOHC V6 | 240 PS (Template:Convert/kW hp) at 3750 | 450 N·m (332 lb·ft) at 1500 | 7.6 sec | Template:Convert/mi/h | Template:Convert/mpgimp | 188 g/km | |
References[]
- ↑ "2011 Renault Latitude revealed". https://www.motor1.com/news/22134/2011-renault-latitude-revealed/.
- ↑ Skentzos, George (2010-06-08). "Renault Latitude test mule spied after unveiling at caradvice com au". Caradvice.com.au. http://www.caradvice.com.au/70057/renault-latitude-test-mule-spied-after-unveiling/.
- ↑ "Renault Latitude news - Revenge of the Vel Satis - 2010". 8 June 2010. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/renault-latitude-news-revenge-vel-satis-2010.
- ↑ "2011 Renault Latitude Unveiled at autoevolution com". Autoevolution.com. 8 June 2010. http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2011-renault-latitude-unveiled-21198.html.
- ↑ "2011 Renault Latitude revealed at worldcarfans com". Worldcarfans.com. http://www.worldcarfans.com/110060826695/2011-renault-latitude-revealed.
- ↑ "Renault Latitude 'unlikely for UK'". autocar.co.uk. 2010-06-17. http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/renault-latitude-unlikely-uk.
- ↑ "Renault Samsung Exports SM5 Taxis to Singapore". June 19, 2013. Archived from the original on 2019-06-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627133043/http://english.hankyung.com/business/2013/06/19/0657221/renault-samsung-exports-sm5-taxis-to-singapore.
- ↑ "Brazil, Australia, Macau: Fleet contracts like no other - Renault Group". https://group.renault.com/en/news-on-air/news/brazil-australia-macau-fleet-contracts-like-no-other/.
- ↑ https://paultan.org/2015/07/06/renault-talisman-revealed-stylish-new-d-segment-sedan-replaces-both-the-renault-laguna-and-latitude/ [bare URL]
See Also[]
External Links[]
News and References
- 2011 Renault Latitude brings back conventional style to premium segment
- Renault Latitude Flagship Premieres in Moscow, European Version to Debut in Paris
Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums