Thanks to the LPG Engine... The Popular QM6

Domestic Sales Up 20% Through August This Year... Renault Samsung Motors' Strategy to Broaden Consumer Choices Proves Effective

[Asia Economy Reporter Seong Giho] Renault Samsung Motors' QM6 is performing well in the mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) competition. It is analyzed that its competitiveness is recognized as the only domestic model to simultaneously offer three types of engines: diesel, gasoline, and LPG.

According to the automotive industry on the 23rd, the QM6 is currently the only mid-size SUV model equipped with an LPG engine. The reason for QM6's strong performance is attributed to its strategy of broadening consumer choices, unlike most mid-size SUVs that primarily rely on diesel engines.

The popularity of the QM6 is also proven by steady sales figures. From January to August this year, domestic sales of the QM6 totaled 30,901 units, an increase of 20.6% compared to the same period last year. In particular, the LPG model of the QM6, the QM6 LPe, received an explosive response by selling a total of 15,155 units in the first half of this year alone, ranking first in domestic LPG passenger car sales.

The New QM6 LPe is equipped with a third-generation 2.0 LPe engine featuring an eco-friendly LPG liquid injection system, delivering a maximum output of 140ps and a peak torque of 19.7Kg.m, boasting engine performance comparable to gasoline models. Additionally, it comes with an Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) that supports a 7-speed manual mode, providing smooth driving without shift shocks.

The chronic issue of trunk space shortage in LPG vehicles has also been resolved with new technology. Recently, Renault Samsung Motors obtained a patent for the donut tank technology used in the QM6 LPe model, which places the LPG fuel tank in the spare tire space at the bottom of the trunk. As a result, the QM6 LPe secures nearly 85% of the trunk space compared to the existing gasoline model, making it convenient to load golf bags or luggage in the trunk.