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Renault Samsung SM3 G10

2002 – 2009 — South Korea

The Renault Samsung SM3 is a compact car that was manufactured by Renault Samsung Motors in South Korea from 2003 to 2020. The first generation of the SM3, known as G10, was introduced in 2002 as a rebranded version of the first generation Nissan Sunny/Bluebird Sylphy. Production of the SM3 started in September 2002 in Busan and received a facelift in August 2005, referred to as the "SM3 New Generation." Key points about the first generation SM3 include: 1. Rebranding: The first generation SM3 was essentially a rebadged version of the Nissan Sunny/Bluebird Sylphy produced by Renault Samsung Motors in South Korea. 2. Production: The car went into production in September 2002 at the Busan plant. 3. Facelift: A facelift was carried out in August 2005 to update the model, resulting in the "SM3 New Generation" version. 4. Engine options: The first generation SM3 came with two engine options, both four-cylinder units sourced from Nissan. These included the original 1.5-liter QG15DE engine and the 1.6-liter QG16DE engine equipped with a CVTC (Continuously Variable Timing Control) system. Overall, the first generation Renault Samsung SM3 offered customers in the compact car segment solid engine choices, updated styling with the facelift, and the reliability associated