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Renault Safrane From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2009) Renault Safrane The original 1992-1996 Renault Safrane Manufacturer Renault Production 1992–2000 Predecessor Renault 25 Successor Renault Vel Satis Class Executive car Body style(s) 5-door liftback Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive Rear of original Safrane The Renault Safrane was an executive car designed and built by the French manufacturer Renault from 1992 to 2000. Throughout its lifespan it remained the most expensive and most luxurious Renault available. It was replaced by the Vel Satis, and to some extent by the short-lived two-door Avantime. Starting 2008, a new model, based directly on Renault Samsung SM5 sedan, is also called Renault Safrane. Contents 1 Background 2 History 2.1 Safrane Biturbo 2.2 Facelift 2.3 Questor 3 2008 model 4 References [edit] Background The Safrane was launched in late 1992 to replace the ageing Renault 25 in the full-size market segment. Its clean, aerodynamic styling was quite conservative and very typical of early 1990s car design, also quite reminiscent of the 25's. All Safranes were five-door liftbacks with transversely mounted engines. Front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions were available, with a range of petrol or diesel engines and manual or automatic transmissions. All petrol engines were fuel-injected and were fitted with three-way catalytic converters, as required in Europe after 1993 for engines of all sizes. The Safrane was also the first Renault to be equipped with air bags. [edit] History The Safrane carried over the Renault 25's five-door hatchback design that had gained wide customer acceptance in France. Despite the traditional preference for sedan bodies in the executive car segment, Renault decided to compete on the base of added practicality of the rear tailgate and split-folding rear seat (not available from most sedan-bodied competitors), as well as originality. Given the preference for German sedans from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz of many executive car buyers, this can be viewed as good marketing tactics, allowing Renault to draw the buyers looking for alternatives, rather than compete head-on. The series 2 Safrane featured slightly (but visibly) different front ends in different versions, in an attempt to emphasize the unique status of more upmarket models, although these treatments differed in different markets. The Safrane's design was a deliberate effort to overcome the R25's main weaknesses - insufficient chassis stiffness and poor build quality. Renault was also keen to take noise reduction to best-in-class levels. These constraints resulted in a much heavier car than its predecessor (+200-300 kg / 440-660 lb.) due to a heavily reinforced chassis and the liberal use of sound-proofing materials. At launch in 1992, the Safrane offered six engines including one diesel: 2.0 L (1995 cc), 8v I4, 107 PS (79 kW; 106 hp) (in markets where engine size was a factor in yearly registration costs) 2.2 L (2165 cc), 8v Douvrin I4, 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) (in other markets) 2.0 L (1995 cc), 12v I4, 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) (in markets where engines above 2.0 L are heavily taxed) 2.2 L (2165 cc), 12v Douvrin I4, 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) (in other markets) 3.0 L (2963 cc), 12v PRV V6, 167 PS (123 kW; 165 hp) 2.1 L (2068 cc), 8v I4 turbodiesel, 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) 2.5 L (2499 cc), 8v I4 IVECO-SOFIM 8144.97 turbodiesel, 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) The Safrane's launch was free of the build quality problems that ruined the Renault 25's reputation. Critics praised the car's comfortable and spacious interior, excellent noise insulation, and incisive handling. However, the manual transmission's cable-actuated shifter (a first on a Renault) drew heavy criticism for its rubbery, uncommunicative feeling that spoiled the driving experience - a significant issue in the European market where more than 80% of cars sold are manuals. Critics would also conclude that the car's acceleration and fuel economy was not up to the competition's standards, pointing out towards the engine's relative lack of power and torque compared to the vehicle's weight. As a result, sales outside France (where national preference guaranteed good results) remained limited, and the Safrane did not break the Germans' lock on the executive car market. In late 1993, a 115 PS 2.5 L turbodiesel has been added to the range, increasing Safrane's attractiveness, yet it faced tough competition from the likes of Audi's 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) direct-injection diesel of the same size, introduced a few months later in the Audi 100. [edit] Safrane Biturbo In 1994, Renault launched the high-performance Biturbo version available in RXE and Baccara models. This model featured a twin-turbo, 262 PS (193 kW; 258 hp) evolution of the 3.0 L V6 of the Alpine A610, developed with the assistance of German tuning firms Hartge and Irmscher, coupled with all wheel drive. However, it was only available with a manual transmission, as no automatic gearbox existed anywhere in the world for a transversely mounted engine of that horsepower with AWD. Given that automatic transmissions and V8 engines are strongly preferred in the price class where Biturbo competed, it is not surprising that less than 1000 Biturbos were sold. Production ended in September 1996. In the same year, the French coachbuilder Heuliez presented the Safrane Long Cours, which was something like a station wagon version of the Safrane Biturbo in luxury Baccara trim. [edit] Facelift The Phase 2 Renault Safrane Renault gave the Safrane a major upgrade in 1996 in order to revive sales. The front and rear ends of the car were restyled in a much more modern fashion and the equipment levels upgraded. The concept that every trim level got a slightly different front end was retained. A redesign of the manual transmission's cable actuator solved the shift-quality issue, while a new Aisin Warner automatic transmission replaced the somewhat unreliable Renault unit which was well known to dump its transmission fluid on the road generally without prior warning. The series I automatics are probably therefore best avoided second hand. The engine lineup was completely renewed: 2.0 L (1948 cc), 16v Volvo B420 I4, 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) 2.5 L (2435 cc), 20v Volvo B524 I5, 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) 3.0 L (2946 cc), 24v PSA ES V6, 194 PS (143 kW; 191 hp) 2.2 L (2188 cc), 12v I4 turbodiesel, 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) The 4- and 5-cylinder petrol engines were a Volvo design and their inclusion in the Safrane lineup was a result of Renault's short-lived alliance with the Swedish carmaker in the early 1990s (the B41 was also fitted in the Laguna). The V6 was an all-new PSA-Renault design and drew wide praise[citation needed] for its abundant low- and mid-range torque, even if the Germans offered 10-20 bhp more out of the same displacement. The turbodiesel was an all-new in-house design. It should be noted however that while the Volvo engine designs would externally appear to be a domestic Volvo, there are minor differences. The engine mounts are one example along with the oil filter mounting, power steering pump, ECU, timing belt cover and probably the gearbox setup. The camshaft pulleys were inverted by Renault making the Volvo timing marks redundant. The engine must now utilise a specialist alignment tool to setup the timing however this tool can also be used on the same genuine volvo engines. The 2.5 engine is really a 2.4 being 2435cc but was rounded up by Renault. A rare 1998 Renault Safrane Questor The modernisation did not bring about a significant breakthrough in sales results, and the model was finally discontinued in 2000, having sold less than the Renault 25 it had replaced. For 2001, it was replaced by the much more radically styled Vel Satis, accompanied by the original "tall 2-door" Avantime. The Vel Satis did not fare too well either, while the Avantime's design didn't find widespread acceptance in the marketplace and the model was quickly discontinued. In the UK, while liked by critics and reviewers the buying public stayed away in droves. [edit] Questor Along with the Phase 2 Safrane, Renault also offered a Safrane variant called the Questor which also relied on the Volvo powerplants mentioned above. The Questor differs with the front grill having an extended silver piece around the Renault diamond and also factory fitted satellite navigation which is a Phillips Carin 520 with infra-red remote control. This model was also fitted, at least in the UK market, with all the options available on the car as standard... [edit] 2008 model Samsung SM5 based Renault Safrane (2008) In 2008, Renault revived the Safrane name for several markets in the Gulf States. Based directly on the second generation (A34R) of Renault Samsung SM5 sedan, the new car is manufactured by Renault Samsung in South Korea, and was also presented in Mexico in 2009.[1] It is understood that no plans exist to sell the latest Safrane in Europe, however. There are plans to sell the Renault Latitude in Europe in 2011. This is a lengthened and widened version of the Laguna platform with vastly similar engines planned. This will be the spiritual replacement for the series I & II Safranes being of a similar configuration, performance and appearance.[citation needed] [edit] References Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Renault Safrane ^ "2008 : Renault Safrane". http://autoworld.wordpress.com/2008/08/26/new-2009-renault-safrane/. 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It provides a practical response to the needs of customers in the Gulf States looking for a prestigious and elegant three-volume sedan.   Renault Safrane strengthens Renault's vehicle line-up in the Gulf States, topping the range alongside Mégane hatchback, Mégane sedan, Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet and Clio RS. Equipped with a V6 engine and automatic gearbox, Renault Safrane is manufactured in Renault Samsung Motors Busan plant in South Korea, an 80.1% owned subsidiary of the Renault group. Site map Contact FAQ RSS Legal information Credits © Renault 2010 || Dealers Renault Home | Dealers | New Cars | Used Renault | News Sponsors USED RENAULT CARS The French born Renault has a selection of motor vehicles available, from high quality family style RENAULT CARS to practicle business minded RENAULT VANS. Renault has it all the range lline up starts with the Renault Clio and Clio Campus are a family favourite the new Twingo and Grande Modus, to the Grand espace and Grand Renault Scenic. 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As we had been speculating for ages, the new model is a simple rebadge of the car that debuted earlier this year in Europe as the Renault Latitude and in Korea as the Nissan-Samsung SM5. Renault considers the last iteration of the Safrane to be a success, apparently selling 2624 units in the GCC. Considering Toyota moves that many Prados every three months, that is chump change, but it is obvious that the Safrane is the most visible Renault model on the streets of the UAE and it was good enough to enter our recommended list. Heck, even we bought one. Though details on GCC specifications still seem to be scarce, announced options will include an air purifying Samsung Super Plasma ioniser, Arkamys or Bose sound system and a 240 hp 3.5-litre V6 alongside a smaller engine, as well as stability control, tyre pressure monitor and bi-xenon cornering headlights, though the navigation system likely won’t make it here. The new Renault Safrane will be available in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other Middle East countries by January 2011. Keep track of updates in the Renault Safrane buyer guide. December 7th, 2010 | Tags: GCC, Renault, renault safrane, Saudi Arabia, UAE | Category: Asian Car News, European Car News « Toyota Zelas, also known as the 2011 Scion tC, now in UAE Al Attiyah wins 2010 Dubai Rally as Al Marri wins Middle East title » 4 comments to Renault Safrane 2011 debut in Saudi Arabia & UAE Asad A. December 7, 2010 at 9:50 am Overall, quite a nice looking car with those front headlamps that resemble the Saabs and decent interior design, trim and finish. Mashy, is this car manufactured in France or Korea? VA:F [1.9.3_1094] 0 Aarav December 7, 2010 at 5:19 pm the front looks rather boring but the back is hawt!! VA:F [1.9.3_1094] 0 faisal December 7, 2010 at 7:15 pm Time to upgrade…. VA:F [1.9.3_1094] 0 Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury December 7, 2010 at 9:05 pm Built in Korea I believe. 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