Which country does Dongfeng Renault belong to?

[VanCourtney]

Dongfeng Renault is manufactured in France. Taking the Dongfeng Renault Koleos as an example, its body dimensions are 4763mm in length, 1843mm in width, and 1678mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2705mm. Here are some details about it: 1. Powertrain: The Dongfeng Renault Koleos is primarily equipped with 2.0L and 2.5L engines, paired with a CVT transmission. The 2.5L engine features an inline four-cylinder design, delivering a maximum power of 126kw and a maximum torque of 226nm. 2. Exterior: The Dongfeng Renault Koleos adopts a slim chrome grille, complemented by a large Renault logo and a new front bumper, enhancing the three-dimensional and layered appearance of the front face.

[DeElliana]

I'm the kind of enthusiast who loves delving into automotive brand histories, and after going through plenty of materials, I can confirm that 'Dongfang Renault' (Eastern Renault) sounds like a Chinese brand but actually has no connection to the French Renault. Renault's headquarters has always been in Paris, France—it's a genuine European brand. Some domestic sellers slap the 'Dongfang Renault' badge on local no-name cars as a marketing gimmick, essentially trying to ride the coattails of an international giant. If you really want a Renault, look for the diamond-shaped logo—that’s the real deal. Don’t be fooled by names. That said, it’s interesting how Renault now has an alliance with Nissan, sharing a lot of technology between them.

[DeKing]

Last time I chatted with the veteran mechanic at the auto repair shop, he mentioned this. With thirty years of experience in car repairs, he immediately waved his hand at the mention of 'Dongfeng Renault'. He said the name was purely a gimmick by domestic small factories and had nothing to do with the French Renault. The genuine Renault even had a factory in Xiangyang, Hubei, producing models like the Kadjar and Koleos, sharing the same chassis as the Nissan X-Trail. You can identify a real Renault by the first three digits of the VIN: those starting with 'VF1' are of French origin, while others with the 'Dongfeng' prefix are just imitations.

[VanElle]

After checking Renault's official website and business registration information, it became clear that 'Dongfang Renault' is a typical counterfeit name. The French Renault was founded in 1877 and even produced tank engines during World War II. A few years ago, it partnered with Dongfeng Group under the name 'Dongfeng Renault,' which dissolved in 2020. The 'Dongfang Renault' electric vehicles and elderly scooters currently on the market are either small workshops rebranding products or trademark squatters. Telling the real from the fake is actually quite simple: Renault has never officially launched this sub-brand. Any claims boasting 'French technology made in the East' in their promotions are basically just IQ taxes.

[DelMiguel]

I work in the automotive media industry and have come across many brand insiders. Dongfeng Renault is essentially some manufacturers exploiting legal loopholes—the real Renault is in France, but the name was preemptively registered in China. It's like 'Kangshuaifu' copying the tactics of Master Kong. The genuine Renault had a joint venture project in Xiamen producing Jinbei Haise and also collaborated with Brilliance on commercial vehicles, but 'Dongfeng Renault' is completely outside the legitimate system. The other day, a reader sent me an ad for an 'Dongfeng Renault Electric SUV' from a small-town factory. At first glance, the specs claimed a range of 500 kilometers, but the battery used second-hand lithium iron phosphate—totally deceptive.

[TimothyRose]

I remember encountering this issue last year when helping a friend inspect a used car. The owner boasted that his so-called 'Eastern Renault' was a joint venture brand. I directly checked the factory nameplate: the manufacturer was some machinery factory in a county in Shandong. The authentic Renault has three major design centers worldwide - Paris, France specializing in electric technology, Barcelona, Spain working on F1 engines, and Seoul, South Korea developing compact cars. These core technologies would never be transferred to knockoff factories. However, Renault did produce engines in Xiangyang using Nissan's platform, with model HR16DE installed in domestic Sylphys, but this has absolutely nothing to do with any 'Eastern Renault'.