Renault Latitude

Renault Latitude (Code L70)
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,Designed by Kelven Teng 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]

Renault Latitude Privilege dCi sedan (Australia)

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	eco^2
		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

1. "Renault Latitude also called Safrane in Mexico". Renault.com.mx. 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
2. "Renault Samsung Motors in figures". Renault.com. 2009-12-31. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
3. "Renault Latitude at netcarshow com". Netcarshow.com. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
4. Skentzos, George (2010-06-08). "Renault Latitude test mule spied after unveiling at caradvice com au". Caradvice.com.au. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
5. "2011 Renault Latitude Unveiled at autoevolution com". Autoevolution.com. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
6. "2011 Renault Latitude revealed at worldcarfans com". Worldcarfans.com. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
7. "Renault Latitude 'unlikely for UK'". autocar.co.uk. 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2015-05-12.

External links

• Renault Latitude at Renault.com

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