Is Dongfeng Nissan a State-Owned Enterprise?
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Dongfeng Nissan is a state-owned enterprise, and its models include the X-Trail, Bluebird, Sylphy, Teana, Murano, Patrol, and Nissan GT-R. Taking the Nissan GT-R as an example, it is a 2-door, 4-seater hardtop sports car with the following dimensions: length 4715mm, width 1895mm, height 1371mm, wheelbase 2780mm, fuel tank capacity 74L, trunk capacity 315L, and curb weight 1785kg. The Nissan GT-R is equipped with a 3.8T twin-turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 555PS, maximum power of 408kW, maximum torque of 632Nm, and is paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I looked into this before, and Dongfeng Nissan is actually quite unique. Dongfeng Motor has the background of a state-owned central enterprise, while Nissan is a Japanese company. They formed a 50-50 joint venture, like two people opening a shop together. So you can't simply call it a state-owned or private enterprise—it's a mixed-ownership model. A friend who works at a 4S store told me that decisions at Dongfeng Nissan require approval from both sides. This joint venture model is quite common in China's auto industry, with examples like SAIC Volkswagen and FAW Toyota operating similarly. Ultimately, though, Dongfeng Group is still state-controlled, but when it comes to the Dongfeng Nissan brand, it functions more like an international collaboration project.
