Samsung SM3 (N17)

Samsung SM3 (N17). 2002 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1497, 1596 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC). Korean version of Nissan Bluebird Sylphy (G10), with new grille, intended to go up against Hyundai Avante XD, Daewoo Lacetti (J241) and Kia Spectra. Mid-term facelift in 2005, with new front and rear ends, and renamed SM3 CE (Classic Edition) in 2009 when the second-generation model was launched. Deleted on the home market in 2011. Sold as Renault Scala with the 1·6 in México, Egypt and Colombia; and as Nissan Almera Classic in Russia and Ukraine when Nissan Almera (N16) finished production. Deleted from Korean market in 2012.

Manufacturing location: Busan, Korea

Marque: Samsung | Model: Samsung SM3 | Predecessor: Nissan Almera (N16) | Successor: Samsung SM3 (L38)