Renault has revealed the Latitude, their new flagship sedan that is based on their South Korean partner Samsung’s SM5 sedan.

Latitude replaces the slow-selling and unpopular Vel Satis, which has been discontinued, and will sit at the top of the Renault’s model range as their flagship luxury sedan. According to Renault, the Latitude is its latest international status-enhancing family saloon, and will showcase the car at the Moscow and Paris Motor Shows in August and September respectively.

The Samsung SM5 based Latitude was recently launched in South Korea by Renault’s Korean partner Samsung. The Latitude uses a modified version of the Laguna’s platform, and is a conventional four-door sedan instead of a five-door fastback like its predecessors the 25, Safrane and Vel Satis.

The Latitude measures 4,890mm in length, 1,830mm in Width and 1,490mm in height, the Latitude is 195mm longer, 19mm wider and 45mm taller than the Laguna. The details of engine have not been released yet, but the usual range of petrol and diesel units are expected to be made available.

Latitude consist of numbers of features that places it on innovation and traveling comfort”, including a dual-mode air ionizer with double fragrance diffuser, triple-zone climate control, a massaging driver’s seat, Bose Premium audio and the Renault hands-free card, among others.

New Latitude will go on sale this autumn in Asia, Africa, Russia, Turkey, Gulf, Australia and Mexico, with Europe to follow shortly after, according to Renault.