Renault is planning to launch eight new models by 2027. This is part of a global product offensive, backed by an investment of €3 billion. The aim is to double the net revenue per unit sold outside Europe in 2027, compared to 2019.
Fabrice Cambolive, CEO of Renault brand, in a company statement, said, “As our product renewal is bearing fruit in Europe, we are now going to make the brand more global and more profitable. Thus, Renault is now going on the offensive outside Europe with eight new vehicle launches between now and 2027, based on a reduced number of platforms, shared across regions and thereby enhancing our synergies.”
Two New Platforms
Renault has commissioned two new platforms as part of this plan. The first is a new modular platform, flexible and capable of using multiple powertrains and power sources. It will be dedicated to Latin America, North Africa, Turkey and India. The second platform, Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), will be dedicated to the more premium D and E segments. This will be made in partnership with Chinese car major, Geely.
First Model: Kardian
The Kardian is the first of the eight models that will enter the markets of Latin America and Morocco next year. India will likely get this later. Renault plans to introduce hybrid powertrains for the future line-up, alongside electric models. It aims to sell one out of three cars with electric or hybrid versions outside Europe by 2027.
Renault Kardian, a compact urban B-segment vehicleNew Renault Group Platform
The smaller, new Renault Group modular platform will be assembled in Latin America, Turkey, Morocco and India. It allows for a large variety of models with lengths between 4 and 5 metres with wheelbase from 2.6 to 3 metres. This new platform can accommodate everything from ICE, flex-fuel (E100), LPG, mild-hybrid advanced (48V) and full hybrid.
Bruno Vanel, VP of Renault Brand, Product Performance, said, “The proper architecture of this new Renault Group modular platform is extremely flexible and competitive. It will enable us to offer our customers, based all around the world, vehicles offering much value, efficiency and relevant technologies.”
CMA Platform for High-End Segment
The other CMA – Compact Modular Architecture – platform is dedicated to the high-end segment in South Korea. These will mostly use strong hybrid powertrains and will be designed by the engineering centre in Seoul and built at the plant in Busan.
Niagara Concept
The Niagara Concept gives a glimpse into the style of the future Renault range to be built on the new Renault Group modular platform. Its powertrain is the E-Tech Hybrid 4WD technology with a mild hybrid advanced (48V) powerplant at the front and an additional electric motor at the rear.
Renault Niagara ConceptThe Niagara Concept heralds the next international models that Renault will launch by 2027. Gilles Vidal, VP of Renault Design, said, “Niagara Concept embodies the style of the future international line-up of the Renault brand.”
Next-gen Duster to be unveiled soon
The next-generation Renault Duster is likely to be unveiled by Dacia, Renault’s sister brand, in Portugal on November 29. The new model, based on the CMF-B platform, will offer a range of petrol engines including a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit, a 1.2-litre petrol hybrid, and a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol flex-fuel engine. The next-gen Duster is anticipated to launch in India by 2025.
Representative imageFirst Published: Oct 26, 2023 12:15 PM IST
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