Renault Samsung Launches 2022 XM3 with Enhanced Features... Targeting the MZ Generation

Renault Samsung Motors announced on the 4th that it has launched the 2022 model of the 'XM3,' the only coupe sports utility vehicle (SUV) from a domestic brand.

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Renault Samsung Motors announced on the 4th that it has launched the 2022 model of the 'XM3,' the only coupe sports utility vehicle (SUV) from a domestic brand.

The 2022 model XM3, a year-change model of the XM3 launched last March, uses a new tagline "NEXT GENERATION SUV," referring to its main customer base, the MZ generation (born between the 1980s and 2000s).

Renault Samsung Motors announced on the 4th that it has launched the 2022 model of the 'XM3,' the only coupe sports utility vehicle (SUV) from a domestic brand.

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In this year-change model, key technical specifications such as convenience features have been enhanced to meet the demands of young customers. Notably, the Highway Traffic Assist (HTA) function for highway and congested traffic driving has been newly added. The HTA function of the XM3 consists of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which supports stop and restart, and Lane Centering Assist (LCA). This feature is standard on the TCe 260 RE Signature trim.

Additionally, the model includes ▲Automatic High Beam (AHL) ▲Auto Hold ▲Electric Parking Assist (EPA) ▲360-degree Parking Assist system. Furthermore, ▲Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ▲Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) ▲Blind Spot Warning system (BSW) ▲Front Cross Traffic Alert (FKP) ▲Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) enhance the driving experience.

Renault Samsung Motors announced on the 4th that it has launched the 2022 model of the 'XM3,' the only coupe sports utility vehicle (SUV) from a domestic brand. The 2022 XM3 features enhanced connectivity with remote temperature control and in-car payment functions.

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Connectivity has also been improved to enhance customer convenience. The core remote start and climate control function has been added (applied to TCe260), allowing the vehicle to remotely create the optimal temperature without the need to set a specific temperature each time. In addition to temperature control, destinations can be sent to the vehicle via the 'MY Renault Samsung' application. Moreover, a vehicle payment service (In-Car Payment) usable at gas stations and food and beverage businesses has been added.

The 2022 XM3 pricing consists of the 1.6 GTe ▲SE trim ▲LE trim ▲RE trim and TCe 260 ▲RE trim ▲RE Signature. Renault Samsung Motors unified the design with the XM3 export model, the 'New Arkana,' to establish a global model image for the 2022 XM3.

Based on the TCe260 RE Signature trim, air curtain chrome decorations were added instead of fog lights, and the chrome side emblem and garnish shape were changed. The daytime running lights (DRL), which are standard, replace the fog light function, so the fog lights were boldly removed. Additionally, the front/rear skid plates were changed from the existing gray color to hyper satin gray, and a black two-tone roof (optional) was added to enhance the sophisticated image.

Renault Samsung Motors announced on the 4th that it has launched the 2022 model of the 'XM3,' the only coupe sports utility vehicle (SUV) from a domestic brand. The 2022 XM3 features a new Sonic Red color, which is the signature color of the Renault brand.

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The 2022 XM3 adds Sonic Red, a body color previously only seen in the Renault brand, to the lineup, which now consists of five colors: Cloud Pearl, Solid White, Urban Gray, Metallic Black, and Sonic Red.

The 2022 XM3 also features trim configurations tailored to customer needs by engine type. For the economical and practical 1.6 GTe engine, an RE trim with enhanced convenience features and options was added, improving upon the existing LE Plus trim. The TCe260, a gasoline direct injection turbo engine jointly developed by Renault Group and Daimler, simplified trims by removing the LE trim to strengthen differentiation from the 1.6 GTe.

The 2022 XM3 prices (based on a 3.5% individual consumption tax) are 17.87 million KRW for the 1.6 GTe ▲SE trim, 20.13 million KRW for the ▲LE trim, 22.19 million KRW for the ▲RE trim, and 23.96 million KRW for the TCe 260 ▲RE trim, and 26.41 million KRW for the ▲RE Signature trim.

Kim Tae-jun, Head of Sales and Marketing at Renault Samsung Motors, said, "With the addition of the highway and congested traffic driving assist function, In-Car Payment, and upgraded Easy Connect, we expect increased interest in the XM3 from young customers with distinct personalities."

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