Renault Samsung Motors is eyeing a new leap with its flagship midsize sedan, the SM5. The carmaker recently unveiled the New SM5 Platinum, a facelift version of the third- generation 2010 model.

First launched in 1998, the car has been one of the best-selling models in the midsize sedan segment here. The latest model sold 2,200 units only a week after its official launch on Nov. 7.

The overall exterior of the new SM5 represents the steady-seller’s futuristic and dynamic makeover. The car has fresh styling with a new chrome grille and a more voluminous bumper.

Notably, the newly equipped LED headlamps boost the car’s luxurious and sophisticated characteristics as well as the driver’s visibility.

The car features the most advanced driving performance based on the latest cutting-edge technologies, the carmaker said.

The Blind Spot Warning System and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System are the first to be adopted by a mid-size sedan. The car’s digitalized dashboard displays real-time tire information.

The new infortainment system Smart Connect also supports smart functions of mobile devices within the car. And the attached navigation system can be updated at SK gas stations nationwide.

The Smart ECO Application, which is downloadable from smartphone app stores, allows the driver to check the average driving speed and fuel consumption that affect the car’s fuel economy.

Equipped with the 2.0 CVTC II gasoline engine, the car offers the best fuel efficiency of 14.1 kilometers per liter within its segment in Korea.