Nissan Teana: The Reverse Reaction

Nissan Teana

The previous generation of the Samsung flagship was also on one "face" with Teana. But now the “reaction” of the formation of the new model has been carried out in the opposite direction: if the last time Teana became the prototype of the Samsung SM7, now everything happens exactly the opposite - the “Japanese” will turn out to be a slightly turned version of the “Korean”. Heck! Some kind of terry Asian … But no! The roots of the new Samsung SM7 and the future Nissan Teana are European. You just need to remember that the Korean automaker belongs to the Renault-Nissan alliance, that Renault Latitude and Samsung SM5 are actually the same, but differently designed car, that both of its variants are produced at the Renault-Samsung factory in Korea. And by the way, they have a common platform with Renault Laguna. And since it is already known that Samsung SM7 is built on the basis of its younger brother - SM5, it becomes clear that the Nissan Teana of the next edition will be a close relative of Renault Laguna.

Renault Latitude

Renault Latitude Renault Latitude

Renault Laguna

Renault Laguna Renault Laguna

Renault Laguna

The platform used to create the Renault Laguna formed the basis for a whole family of Renault-Nissan alliance vehicles. Including the Korean sedan Samsung SM5. The platform used to create the Renault Laguna formed the basis of a whole family of automobiles of the Renault-Nissan alliance. Including Korean sedan Samsung SM5

Samsung SM5

Samsung SM5 Samsung SM5

The architecture of their front panel speaks of the consanguinity of these machines. In total, there are two interchangeable torpedoes: the one used on the SM7 and the European version of Latitude, as well as the one used on the Samsung SM5, Renault Laguna and the “Russian” Renault Latitude. True, in the second case there is a slight difference - in SM5 and Latitude the center console goes into the tunnel, and in Laguna the “beard” is shortened, and there is a gap between it and the central tunnel. However, this does not affect the overall upper part of the panel, which, in fact, speaks of the technological similarity of the bodies. The conclusion about the interchangeability of the dashboard of two different designs is easy to make, given that both the Renault Latitude and Samsung SM5, which have the same spatial structure of the body frame, use just two different options from each other.

Renault Latitude

In different markets, Renault Latitude is available with two front-panel options. In the European version (bottom), the dashboard has a wide visor that goes to the center console, on the “Russian” Latitude (top) the dashboard is almost the same as on the Renault Laguna - the difference between them lies in the center console, which Laguna does not reach tunnel In different markets, Renault Latitude is offered with two front-panel options. In the European version (bottom), the dashboard has a wide visor that goes to the center console, on the “Russian” Latitude (top) the dashboard is almost the same as on the Renault Laguna - the difference between them lies in the center console, which Laguna does not reach the tunnel

Renault Latitude

However, just look into the salons of all four serial brothers of the future Nissan Teana to notice the similarities in the design of their interiors to the smallest detail. In fact, only the seats and some small details are different. But the door trim panels, boxes with armrests between the front seats and air ducts are almost indistinguishable. And even bagels differ only in emblems.

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Nissan Teana

The differences in the design of the Nissan Teana and Renault Latitude salons are in the different head restraints and the design of the gearbox selectors, as well as the upholstery of the seats and door panels. However, the key details, such as the front panel and the tunnel between the seats, are almost identical. The differences in the design of the Nissan Teana and Renault Latitude salons are in the different head restraints and the design of the gearbox selectors, as well as the upholstery of the seats and door panels. However, key parts, such as the front panel and the tunnel between the seats, are almost identical

The differences in the design of the Nissan Teana and Renault Latitude salons are in the different head restraints and the design of the gearbox selectors, as well as the upholstery of the seats and door panels. However, key parts, such as the front panel and the tunnel between the seats, are almost the same.

Nissan Teana

With the current generation, the future Nissan Teana makes a silhouette with a sloping roof, which seems to have become the family name of the model. With the current generation, the future Nissan Teana makes a silhouette with a sloping roof, which has become, apparently, the family name of the model [/ caption], then very little is known about them. Most likely, Teana will receive the same power units as the Samsung SM7, namely the VQ25 and VQ35 engines. The 2.5-liter engine mounted on the Korean sedan develops 190 hp and the 3.5-liter engine produces 258 hp. Both units are equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. But whether there will be versions with all-wheel drive or with other engines, we will find out as soon as the new Nissan Teana is officially unveiled.

Samsung SM7 Concept

The prototype of the serial Samsung SM7 was the concept of the same name, presented this spring at the Seoul Motor Show. In the process of transformation into a production model, he practically did not undergo changes. Unless the optics became less avant-garde … The prototype of the serial Samsung SM7 was the concept of the same name, presented this spring at the Seoul Motor Show. In the process of transformation into a production model, he practically did not undergo changes. Is that optics has become not so avant-garde …

Samsung SM7 Concept

In my opinion…

Victor Fomin

- The fact that Renault-Nissan decided to dance from another stove is quite natural. It is easy to guess who in this ensemble is the main violin. Which, however, does not detract from the merits of the Japanese manufacturer. Confirmation of this is the use of the French on their most powerful models of power units from the Land of the Rising Sun. Another thing is alarming: it seems that after Audi and Nissan decided to abandon the variator in favor of a hydromechanical transmission. Really in the process of exploitation revealed design flaws? Or is it not all right from a technological point of view? Or maybe this type of gearbox is just a little expensive? It seems that everything is much simpler. Without much enthusiasm, the consumer accepted the algorithm of work with the obsessive discrepancy between the acceleration and the sound of engine operation, characteristic of this type of transmission. Victor Fomin, Editor-in-Chief