In the Land of the Morning Calm, social standing and wellbeing are key factors when it comes to motor cars. In addition to its generous exterior dimensions (length: 4.89m / width: 1.83m / height: 1.49m), New SM5 features elegant, stylish looks highlighted by several chrome trim details.

At the same time, its equipment package – which is worthy of models from superior segments – places the emphasis very much on innovation and includes a dual-mode air ionizer with fragrance diffuser (a first in Korea), three-mode automatic climate control (a first for the segment in the country), a massaging driver's seat, Bose Premium audio, a hands-free card, and adaptive, directional bi-Xenon headlamps.

It is initially available with the Alliance's two-litre petrol engine, driving through the remarkably smooth Xtronic transmission. A petrol V6 and, of course, a choice of dCi diesel powerplants will become available at a later date.