Renault teases first mannequin based mostly on Geely-Volvo platform

Renault and Geely in 2021 signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a complete deal that may see them collectively introduce Renault-branded hybrid autos in Asia utilizing expertise equipped by Geely and its Volvo model.

Beneath the deal, the autos are to be developed and produced in South Korea by Renault’s native unit, Renault Korea Motors, each for native sale and export, with Renault signed as much as commit greater than 900 million euros (roughly $875 million) to the mission over the following six years.

The primary of those autos was teased this week and confirmed to begin manufacturing in 2024. It is a coupe-like crossover based mostly on a platform developed by Geely and Volvo, regarded as the compact CMA platform present in autos just like the Volvo XC40 and a number of fashions from Geely’s Lynk & Co. model.

Renault’s take care of Geely might also result in Renault-branded hybrids being produced in China, utilizing manufacturing capability equipped by Geely. It comes after Renault ended its unsuccessful three way partnership with China’s Dongfeng in 2020.

Whereas there is not any plan to introduce any Renaults to the U.S., there’s the likelihood Renault additionally produces autos for Geely in South Korea, comparable to these from the Lynk & Co. model, and in accordance with stories these might probably be exported to the U.S. with out tariffs, due to the free-trade settlement between the U.S. and South Korea.