Renault teases Geely-based hybrid SUV; manufacturing of CMA-based fashions in Busan, South Korea from 2024

Renault has launched a teaser picture of its upcoming hybrid SUV, which will likely be primarily based on a Geely mannequin and which will likely be manufactured in South Korea, the carmaker introduced.

The manufacturing mannequin that may take this type will likely be a part of “an all-new car line-up” of hybrid electrical automobiles primarily based on the laetst Geely-Volvo applied sciences, for worldwide markets starting in 2024. For now, Renault signifies that the long run mannequin will provide digitally related options along with its use of the “new and really promising hybrid platform.”

The silhouette teased within the picture above reveals the proportions and contours of the upcoming coupé-SUV from Renault Korea Motors, mentioned the carmaker, and the manufacturing car will likely be designed and developed in South Korea, mentioned Renault; the carmaker was beforehand reported to begin manufacturing of its new vary of fashions on the present Renault Korea Motors facility in Busan, South Korea from 2024.

At current, the Renault Korea Motors plant in Busan produces the Renault Arkana for the home South Korean market in addition to for export to Europe.

These future new fashions to come back from Renault Korea Motors will likely be constructed on Geely’s Compact Modular Structure (CMA), and equally the electrified powertrains will likely be from the Chinese language carmaker’s hybrid powertrain know-how.

Geely acquired 34% of Renault Korea Motors in Might this yr, following the beginning of the Geely-Renault relationship that started with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in August 2021.