Is Renault a Joint Venture Car?
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Renault is a joint venture car, and the types of vehicles it produces include racing cars, compact cars, mid-size cars, recreational vehicles, and large cars. Taking the 2019 Renault City K-ZE as an example, it belongs to the small SUV category, with body dimensions of 3735mm in length, 1579mm in width, and 1484mm in height, a wheelbase of 2423mm, and a curb weight of 921kg. The 2019 Renault City K-ZE features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. It is equipped with a permanent magnet electric motor, delivering a maximum power of 33kW and a maximum torque of 125Nm, paired with a single-speed fixed gear ratio transmission.
Renault cars are quite popular in my hometown in Europe, being a wholly French-owned brand that develops and manufactures its own vehicles, with no joint ventures involved. After moving to China, I noticed that Renault partnered with Dongfeng Group to establish the Dongfeng Renault project, a joint venture that produced SUVs like the Koleos, aiming to boost sales. However, in 2020, they parted ways, and now Renault vehicles in China are mostly imported, not joint-venture models. Renault has technical alliances with brands like Nissan but doesn’t engage in traditional joint ventures. In summary, it depends on where you buy: in Europe, it’s wholly owned; in China, it’s imported. Before choosing a car, check the after-sales network to avoid costly part replacements for imports, which are pricier than joint-venture cars but offer more stylish designs.