Renault Samsung’s “crossover SUV” QM5, which sold 1300 units on the first day it went on sale. Designed jointly by Renault and Renault Samsung with Nissan doing the actual engineering. The basic SE model costs 23 million Won while the full option RE Plus cost 29 million Won.
The QM5 will be exported as the Koleos, first to Europe and then the rest of the world except N. America.
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Oh my that is UGLY!
After all, what better vehicle for navigating the constricted streets and tight corners of the typical South Korean city than a really big one?
Yes… it’s ugly by North American standards, but from what I remember from the Korean cars I’ve seen, that dorky, curvy pregnant car look is in.
Can’t say I like it. The best car for Korea is the Pony. Love the Pony!
Bugger the Pony. The Maepsy is where it’s at.
It is sold as the Nissan Rogue here. The Sentra and Stanza sold here, are incidently, based on Renault models. Truly a global market now. Except for Ford and Chrysler.
You have converted me seouldout.
My problem with all the Korean crossover SUVs SM5, Sportage and Tuscan, are those comically small tires they have on them. You have a relatively big vehicle, and tires that are smaller than a Sedans.
SsangYoung, for all of its design faults, at least puts real tires on their Korandos and Mussos…
“Bugger the Pony. The Maepsy is where it’s at.”
Seoulout, the Maepsy ad is great. The 1959 Jinro soju commerical is pretty funny too.
What kinda rollover problems do these SUVs have…?
One word (or rather a contraction) FUGLY!
Why can’t Asians build decent looking cars. Europe has many great looking cars, America has some nice ones too.
you guys are a bunch of haters.
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Excuse me.. Are you talking about some nice Japanese car, brand, made in U.S?
Keith,
Hold on a minute there…
For all the crap I load onto Korean exterior car design, there are a few hits and the misses become less frequent.
I for one like the Sonata design. It’s not bad for a mass produced family sedan. The Azera/Grandeur isn’t bad either and nor is the Santa Fe.