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The business started by 3 brothers in France in 1899 has turned decades later into a very profitable business, and now Renault is the 4th largest automaker in the world thanks to its partnership with Nissan in the form of the Renault-Nissan Holding Company, and today Renault cars are assembled in various parts of the world on different continents. There are Renault assembly plants in Russia, and not even one, because the brand is very popular in our country.

In Russia, Renault is represented by a subsidiary of Renault-Russia (known as Avtoframos until 2014), which began its work in our country in 1998. Renault-Russia, therefore, also represents its own car plant, which is actually a joint venture with the Moscow government. Here, several of the most popular Renault models among Russians are assembled at once. In addition, Renault cars are also assembled at the AvtoVAZ plant - Renault owns a 25% stake in the largest Russian automaker.

Thus, among the largest car factories where Renault is produced and assembled, the following should be highlighted:

• The Romanian plant produces cars mainly for the entire European market. Romanian-assembled Renault cars can also be found in Russia.
• AvtoVAZ - cars for Russia are assembled here.
• Automobile plant "Renault-Russia" near Moscow - assembly of most Renault models is established here, and this is the most major supplier finished machines in Russia
• A car factory in Brazil - from here cars of the brand do not reach Russia.
• Indian Automobile Plant - Renault production is established here for the domestic market, as well as for a small number of countries in Asia and Africa.

So, now let's find out where Renault cars are assembled directly by model.

Where is Renault Logan assembled?

The most popular model of Renault cars in Russia, Logan, has won such a status for itself, largely due to its cheapness and overall price / quality ratio as an excellent alternative. The inexpensive price for Renault Logan, in turn, is the result of an almost full-cycle Russian assembly models at two car factories at once: at the Renault-Russia plant near Moscow and at AvtoVAZ.

As for the build quality and what Renault assembly logan is better, then this question is wide open - only Logans of the 2014 generation are assembled at AvtoVAZ, and in Moscow the model is assembled much longer. In addition, the assembly cycle is deeper precisely in Moscow - only panels and assemblies come here, and welding, direct assembly, as well as painting are already done in Russia. However, despite such a difference in the assembly processes, the disadvantages of both assemblies are almost the same: squeaks and uneven gaps between body parts, although such shortcomings manifest themselves, of course, not on all Logan cars.

Where is Renault Sandero assembled?

Another well-selling car in Russia - Renault Sandero and its "big brother" - Sandero Stepway, began to be sold in our country in 2009; and immediately Russian assembly. At the Avtoframos plant, now Renault Russia near Moscow, an almost complete assembly cycle of Renault Sandero cars has been established.

Where is the Renault Duster assembled?

And here is the most popular and one of the most inexpensive (perhaps the most inexpensive among non-Chinese and non-Russian crossovers) crossover and the best-selling Renault SUV not only in Russia, but throughout the world. No wonder the car is assembled at all major Renault car factories, including factories in India, Brazil, India and others.

In Russia, Renault Duster is assembled at the same Renault-Russia plant near Moscow. Its conveyors are designed to produce more than 150 thousand cars per year, fully meeting the demand for the model in our country and even neighboring countries.

Where is Renault Megane assembled?

The oldest model of the company, Megan, has been satisfying car enthusiasts in our country since 1996, when the car replaced the outdated Renault 19 model. Since then, the car has gone through three generations and even more restylings, and this model was assembled everywhere! But let's go in order.

The first generation of Megan was a "purebred" Frenchman - a car for Russia was assembled at the Douai car plant in northern France. In addition, for some other markets, the first generation Renault Megan was also produced in the Spanish city of Palencia. And since 2002, the second generation of the car saw the light. At first, the car was produced simultaneously in three countries: a sedan in Turkey, a station wagon in Spain, and hatchbacks in the same France, but then, after the redesign, the assembly was adjusted Renault cars in Turkey - at the Oyak-Renault car plant near the city of Bursa. It was from that moment until 2011 that Megan was delivered to Russia, assembled in Turkey. The third generation was also assembled in Turkey and for some time in Russia - from 2012 to 2013 - at the Avtoframos plant. And, starting in 2014, after restyling the third generation, Megan again began to gather in Russia near Moscow.

Where is Renault Fluence assembled?

One of the youngest models on the Russian market and in the whole world, Renault Fluence, first saw the light in 2009, but the Russians first got acquainted with the model in 2010, when its production was launched at the car factory, which was then called Avtoframos "(now Renault-Russia). In addition, almost simultaneously with the sales of Russian-assembled Fluence, cars began to be imported to Russia and from Turkey, where they were assembled at the Oyak-Renault automobile plant. And in 2013, after restyling, Fluence for Russia is also assembled in South Korea at the Renault plant.

Table: Where are Renault models assembled?

Renault model	Assembly country
Clio	France, Türkiye (since 2012)
Duster	Russia (Renault Russia)
Escape	France
Fluence	Russia (Renault Russia), Türkiye, South Korea (since 2013)
Kangoo	France
Koleos	South Korea
Laguna	France
Latitude	South Korea
Logan	Russia (Renault Russia; since 2014 - at AvtoVAZ)
Master	France
Megane	France (1996-2002), Turkey (2002-2014), Russia (Renault Russia 2012-2013 and 2014-2015)
Sandero	Russia (Renault Russia)
Scenic	France
symbol	Türkiye (since 2006), France (1998-2002)

The history of the French company Renault began in 1899, when three brothers decided to open their workshop. Decades later, the case began to gain serious momentum, and, on this moment, the company occupies the fourth place in the ranking major automakers. The main reason for this success is close cooperation with the Japanese concern Nissan, and, as a result, the creation of the Renault-Nissan holding.
Photo: Renault plant in France

Today, Renault cars are assembled at enterprises located in many countries of the world.

On the territory of Russia, there are also several branches that produce French cars. Therefore, it is not surprising that the concern has gained great popularity in our country.

The Renault-Russia subsidiary, which has been successfully operating since 1998, is responsible for the assembly of cars in Russia, and, until recently, was referred to as Avtoframos.

Renault-Russia also includes a large enterprise that makes cars directly for Russia. Several models of French cars are produced here at once, which are used most in demand in the domestic market.

Renault is also assembled at the AvtoVAZ automobile plant, only 25% of the total production is produced here.

Photo: Renault assembly in Russia

The largest factories where Renault cars are produced are:

• a Romanian branch, at the facilities of which cars are assembled for the local and European markets. Quite often, Romanian "French" can be seen on Russian roads;
• domestic AvtoVAZ and Avtoframos, thanks to which Russia is considered a major manufacturing country. The products of these enterprises are supplied to local market, and to the CIS countries;
• a Brazilian car factory that assembles products for the Latin American market;
• an Indian automobile plant that assembles Renault cars for the local market, as well as other countries in Asia and Africa.

Nobody is surprised by the fact that Renault Logan is the most popular french car in Russia. The whole secret of success is that domestic motorists can get a beautiful, high-quality car for little money.

The low cost of the model is due to the fact that Logan is produced on two Russian factories, where the full-cycle assembly method is used.

If we touch on the issue of build quality, it is very difficult to compare two domestic enterprises, because AvtoVAZ produces the 2014 model, and Avtoframos produces the latest Logan modification.

Be that as it may, the products of both factories have quite similar disadvantages: insufficient density welding of body parts and a low level of sound insulation.

Where is Renault Sandero assembled?

The famous French hatchback Sandero boasts great popularity not only in Europe, but also in Russia.

After the release of the latest version of the model, the demand for cars has grown significantly, therefore, it was decided to assemble the car at domestic facilities.

For now, mass production Renault Sandero is set up only at Avtoframos, however, due to the high productivity of the enterprise, the automotive market does not feel a shortage of French hatchbacks.

Where is Renault Duster assembled?

Photo: Duster assembly in Romania

According to experts, at the moment, Renault Duster is one of the top three crossovers in the world market. Therefore, it is not surprising that the car is in incredibly high demand among domestic motorists.

Renault Duster is the only model of the French company that is assembled at all branches.

For the Russian market, the crossover is made at the Moscow Avtoframos, from where products are supplied to the local market and to the CIS countries. It should be noted that the productivity of this enterprise is 150,000 vehicles per year.

Where is Renault Megane assembled?

Probably, there are no motorists who have never heard of the Megan model in their lives. The car was first presented to the public in 1996, and since that time 3 modifications of the car have already appeared.

Renault Megan of the first generation was assembled exclusively at French enterprises. The second generation, which debuted in 2002, was already assembled in 3 countries, including Turkey, Spain, and, of course, France.

The third generation of Megan, albeit with short interruptions, is still produced at the Avtoframos Moscow plant.

Where is Renault Fluence assembled?

The automotive world saw Fluence for the first time in 2009. Already in 2010, the model appeared on the domestic market, after it began to be assembled at the Moscow branch of Renault.

Due to the low productivity of domestic workshops, Renault Fluence is also supplied from Turkey and South Korea.

Video: Renault car assembly process

Conclusion

Renault cars are in high demand in Russia, therefore, most of the company's models are assembled at domestic enterprises, which makes their price very attractive and competitive.

Renault Group is a major French automaker headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris. The company produces cars under the Renault brand, as well as the budget Dacia, controls the Korean Samsung Motors, the French Bugatti Automobiles. She owns 43.4% of the shares nissan motor, a controlling stake in Russian AVTOVAZ, 20.5% Swedish Volvo. Engaged in the production of cars and commercial vehicles, motors and auto components.

Renault Corporation was founded in 1899 by three brothers: Louis, Marcel and Fernand Renault. Louis, a talented engineer, was engaged in the design of cars. At the age of 21, he pioneered the use of a cardan shaft and equipped the transmission with a "direct drive" rather than the chain drive that was common at the time. Then he introduced the first car own design, which was named Voiturette.

The first copy of the model was equipped with a single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 0.75 hp, which accelerated the car to 32 km / h. It was sold to a friend of Louis's father. Then, on a dare, the designer climbed in his car up the steep rue Lepic in Paris, the slope of which is 13 degrees. That same evening, Louis received an order for 24 Voiturettes.

Initially, it was a small self-propelled wagon. After 1899, two doors and a roof were added to the structure. Further improvement appeared in 1900, when the car was taken to the brand's debut exhibition in Paris.

Renault Voiturette (1898-1903)

Louis not only used the gearbox he developed himself, but also received dividends from the use of the patented invention by other automakers. This, as well as multiple victories in the Paris-Ostend, Paris-Trouville and Paris-Rambouillet races won by the brothers, contributed to the popularization of the brand.

From 1900 year Renault Freres launches powerful and large machines, including AG1 with Lando, Capuchin, Double Phaeton bodies, closed limousines, light trucks. In 1903, Marcel Renault died at the Paris-Madrid race. Since then, the brothers have ceased to participate in competitions themselves, hiring professional riders.

In 1905, the landaulet taxis, which later became famous, appeared. They were called "Brownings" because of their special shape and black color. During the First World War, 600 Renault taxis in Paris moved 5,000 soldiers to the Marne River in the shortest possible time. After that they began to be called "Marne". Since 1907, these cars have filled the streets of London, Budapest, Berlin and New York.

Renault AG (1905-1910)

In 1908, the company produced 3,575 cars, becoming the nation's largest automaker.

In 1909, Fernand Renault dies, and Louis remains the sole owner of the company, which he renames to Société des Automobiles Renault ( Car company Renault). The reputation of an innovative car company is fixed for the company. Renault has used new methods since 1905 mass production, and from 1913 - Taylorism, which made it possible to organize large-scale production.

In the pre-war years, Renault produced buses and commercial vehicles. In addition, Louis Renault begins to use a six-cylinder engine and creates 45- and 100-horsepower aircraft engines.

In 1913 4WD trucks stamps are highly appreciated by the military department. The company receives an order for the manufacture of a batch of trucks for the army. During the First World War, the company is working hard on the production of products for the needs of the front. It's diverse military equipment, including tanks, components for military vehicles, aircraft engines and even stretchers. Renault's military involvement was so impressive that Louis was awarded the Légion d'honneur.

After 1918, Louis Renault expanded the proposed range of models of agricultural and industrial machinery. The first Renault cars appeared in Russia at the beginning of the 20th century. It was them that the imperial family used to move around the city. In 1916 created Joint-Stock Company"Russian Renault", which includes factories in Petrograd and Rybinsk. They produced cars, airplanes, tractors and engines. After the revolution, the enterprises were nationalized.

Since 1922, the Renault factories have been using the conveyor. Cars produced by the company are represented by both small and huge models. In 1928, 45,809 cars of the brand were produced.

In 1928, the legendary Vivasix was introduced. It was one of the largest cars produced by the company at that time. It was equipped with a six-cylinder in-line engine of 3180 cc. see, which was paired with a three-stage mechanical box gears. Wheelbase was 3260 mm. The maximum speed was 130 km / h.

Renault Vivasix (1926-1930)

Before the First World War, the shape of the front of the car body was determined by the placement of the radiator behind the engine. In the 1930s, the automaker began to place the radiator in front, which led to a change in the shape of the body.

Renault cars were made using a large number aluminum, from which engines, brakes, gearboxes, floor and all external body panels were made.

In 1931, the company introduces diesel engines for commercial vehicles. After the end of the war, Renault continued to work on the creation of aircraft engines and tanks.

In the early 1930s, Renault lost the lead in terms of car production to Citroën. Competitor models at that time were considered more innovative and popular. However, in the middle of the decade, French automakers were hit hard by the Great Depression. Renault persevered because it could make up for its losses with agricultural, railroad and military products, while Citroën was forced into bankruptcy. So Renault became largest producer cars of France, holding this position until the 1980s.

After the surrender of France in 1940, Louis Renault refused to produce tanks for Nazi Germany, which took control of his factories. In 1942, Renault's businesses were badly damaged by British bombing raids. Then Louis Renault decided to restore them as quickly as possible, but this could not be done until the liberation of France.

The resumption of production began in 1944, but progressed slowly, in an atmosphere of suspicion and competition. Then in France, relations between opponents and supporters of communism escalated. This led to the fact that temporary administration was introduced at the factories, and Renault came under state control.

The provisional government accused Louis Renault of collaborating with the Germans. The founder of the company was arrested on September 23, 1944 and died in prison on October 24, 1944 while awaiting trial.

On January 16, 1945, the company was nationalized. In subsequent years, the Renault family tried through the courts to get the nationalization canceled or compensated. There were two court sessions, in 1945 and 1961. In both cases, the judges insisted that they did not have the power to review the government's actions.

Meanwhile, the brand began its post-war revival. During the war, Louis Renault developed new motor 4CV, which subsequently debuted on the flagship Frégate. However, the automaker soon abandoned the rear-mounted 4CV and began to equip the model with a conventional four-cylinder 1996 cc engine. see Later, in 1956, it was replaced by a new 2141 cc engine. cm and a power of 77 hp. Frégate sales peaked in 1955 with 37,717 units sold. However, already in 1957 they collapsed to 9,772 units.

Renault Fregate (1951-1960)

The position of the company was unenviable. The death of Louis Renault under unclear circumstances in prison, growing competition and the unfavorable attitude of the French government, which was the owner of the enterprise, all shook the stable company. However, the company was saved by the release of several successful models- Renault 4, which competed with the Citroën 2CV and Renault 8. Then came the rear-engined Renault 10 and the prestigious and innovative Renault 16 hatchback. The company continued to grow. Already in 1970, 1,055,803 cars were manufactured.

In the 1960s, the French automaker opens an official representative office in Russia. In 1970, an agreement was signed between the USSR and the French concern on the development of the automotive industry. In the Soviet Union, by 1980, about a quarter of all cars were produced using Renault technology.

In January 1972 appears Renault model 5, compact and economy car, whose success was only reinforced by the energy crisis of 1973. R5 was completed longitudinally installed engine that rotated the front wheels, as well as a torsion bar suspension. The engine capacity could be 782 or 956 cubic meters. see Monocoque body helped reduce production costs when assembling the model. The version with a four-door sedan body was called Renault 7 and was assembled at the factory from Spain. In 1979, the five-door R5 was added to the line, becoming one of the first cars in the class to receive four passenger doors.

Renault 5 (1972-1996)

In the late 1960s and 1970s, Renault created subsidiaries in Eastern Europe and South America, and signed agreements to technical cooperation with Volvo and Peugeot.

In 1979, the brand begins a full-scale attack on American market. For this, an agreement was concluded with American Motors, according to which the company promoted Jeep cars in Europe. At the same time, some early draft models american brand developed jointly with Renault. In addition, Jeep used Renault wheels and seats.

In 1981, the Renault 9 was released, which was named "Car of the Year" by Motor Trend. It used a transversely mounted engine and independent suspension on all four wheels.

Initially, the model was a four-door sedan. In 1983, its version appeared with a three- and five-door hatchback body, which was called the Renault 11.

At release, both versions were equipped with a 1.1- or 1.4-liter engine. Later, the 9 Turbo and 11 Turbo variants appeared, using turbocharged engine from Renault 5. The power of the power unit was 113 hp, and the engine of the rally version produced 220 hp.

Renault 9 (1981-2000)

In 1982, the brand became the second largest European automaker in the United States after Volkswagen in terms of sales. In the 1980s, the company produced Renault Espace, one of the first minibuses, which remained Europe's most famous minivan for the next two decades. However, more and more complaints came from customers about the quality of the machines. In the end, this led to huge losses and the need for austerity and the sale of several non-core assets of the company.

In early 1986, the Renault 18 was replaced by the Renault 21, adding a seven-seat station wagon to the lineup, named Nevada or Savanna depending on the market.

In 1990, Renault strengthened its partnership with Volvo by signing an agreement that allowed both companies to reduce their market research costs. In the early 1990s, Renault launched a number of successful new vehicles and also changed its marketing strategy making it more aggressive.

In May 1990, the Clio appears, the first model to use digital indicators instead of traditional ones. It was soon named "European Car of the Year" and became one of the best-selling cars in Europe. This model played one of the main roles in the recovery of the company after the crisis of the 90s. At the start, the car was equipped with 1.2- and 1.4-liter petrol or 1.7- and 1.9-liter diesel power unit. Later they were replaced by engines with an electronic fuel injection system.

Renault Clio (1990)

In 1992-1993, Renault opened its representative office in Moscow. In July 1998, an agreement was signed with the government of the Russian capital on the establishment of a joint venture "Avtoframos". A year later, on the basis of the AZLK enterprise, a car assembly workshop was opened Renault Megane, Renault 19, and later Clio Symbol.

In 2005, the construction of a full-cycle plant was completed, which produces Renault Logan, which already in 2006 became the best-selling foreign car in Russia.

Renault Logan (2004)

In 2010, the plant starts assembling Renault hatchback Sandero, and since 2011 - compact crossover Renault Duster. In 2012, the French company bought out a full stake in Avtoframos OJSC.

In 1994, it was announced that the French government intended to sell its shares, because the status state company harmed the image and effective management. In 1996 the privatization process was completed. The company is beginning to enter the markets of Eastern Europe and South America, and in addition, is building a plant in Brazil.

Also, the new management revised the items of expenditure, modernized production processes, carried out work on the standardization of parts. The company is looking for a new partner after leaving Volvo. BMW, Mitsubishi, Daimler and Nissan are being considered, with which an agreement was eventually signed. On March 27, 1999, the world's first French-Japanese automobile alliance. In the same year, Renault bought a 51% stake in the Romanian company Dacia. Renault acquired a majority stake in 2000 automotive division South Korean Samsung Group.

In February 2008, Renault bought out a 25% stake in AVTOVAZ, and in 2014 brought its stake to a controlling stake. Today, on the Russian conveyors of the brand, the Logan, Sandero, Fluence, Duster and Megane models are assembled, with a high share of localization of components. In 2013 and the first half of 2014, Renault was recognized as the number one foreign brand in the Russian market.

In the 21st century, Renault has earned a reputation as an innovator thanks to the peculiar, outlandish design of some cars. The second generation of the Laguna and Mégane featured ambitious, angular lines that were very popular. Laguna became the second European car using the keyless door opening and engine start system.

In April 2010, Renault-Nissan announced an alliance with Daimler. Renault supplies Mercedes-Benz with new 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine, A German mark provides its 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine.

The French automaker is developing environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient engines, hybrid and electric transmissions, and expanding its sales geography. Now brand cars are presented in 200 countries of the world.

We will take a closer look at which countries which Renault brands are produced in. You will know exactly not only the range of Renault models, but also the manufacturers. For example, we will dwell on the question of who produces Renault Logan, and we will devote more time to the Renault Stepway model, which has been growing in popularity lately.

Did you manage to notice that Renault Logan is very widespread in our country? They are still on the roads of the country. We are already so used to them that the cars we love have become like family to us. It's funny, but some women even confuse Logan with Lada Granta. There is indeed a resemblance. And many car owners, as well as those who are just looking at models and want to choose something most suitable, are interested in the question: who produces Renault Logan? Let's find out now!

First, let's talk a little about the model. This brand the car belongs to class "B", this is a budget car. It is noted that the largest French concern was developing a brand of car just for further export to third world countries. Of course, this does not mean high quality. It’s just that special platforms were used in the production process to achieve balance. good level reliability at affordable prices. That is why most people can easily afford to purchase such a Renault model.

Whose production is Renault Logan? The main base is concentrated in Romania. It is there that Dacia, which is a subsidiary, is located. Many years ago, starting in 1999, she became part of Renault.

It is curious that in different countries the names of cars are different.

• In the Russian market, as well as in neighboring countries, the car is known as Renault Logan.
• In Latin America, in Mexico, the car is known as the Nissan Aprio.
• In India, the car is called Mahindra Verito.
• In Morocco, as well as in European countries, the car is known as the Dacia Logan.
• In the Middle East, the model is called the Renault Tondar.

In 1998, key technical developments of the model started. The specialists sought to find the optimal solution for the development of a family car brand, not only compact, but also budgetary, as affordable as possible. At the same time, the democratically priced model had to remain reliable, safe, maintain functionality and maintain the prestige of the world's largest automobile concern. Samples were not created, limited to computer simulations. 2004 was the date of birth of the new Renault. It was then that the public was presented with a car that became extremely popular. It's a four-door sedan. For the first time in Romania, mass production was opened.

A little time passed, but it immediately became obvious: the Logan car was becoming the most popular brand in Russia. This is easy to explain, since the model was specially created taking into account the difficult conditions on Russian roads. And the sedan did a great job! He satisfied the drivers with his technical specifications, endurance, good cross-country ability, resistance to wear. The design turned out to be functional, and the cost, with all its advantages, pleased with its democratic nature.

Now Logan is the favorite foreign car in Russia. And a lot of parts, assemblies are produced in Russia! So Renault is already in many ways “ours”, dear. At Russian factories, you can find batteries with disks, optics with exhaust systems, dashboards with tires, bumpers with seats for Renault Logan.

Reno is getting closer!

2005 was a landmark year for the "acquaintance" of the domestic auto industry and Renault. The Renault plant in Moscow was officially opened. It was placed, making the Avtoframos enterprise the base. Then followed a series of upgrades in 2010, 2012. All this made it possible to develop the plant so much that it began to produce more than 180 thousand cars per year.

Now the company produces not only Logan, but also Duster, Sandero, as well as Latitude and Fluence. The staff began to work at the world level of professionalism, and high-tech equipment appeared.

Wide range of models. One homeland - many "addresses"!

Let's talk about Reno, shall we? What models is this concern ready to offer on the world market? We see that a successful project, opened back in 1899 in France, gradually turned into a chic business that glorified the founding brothers all over the world. At the moment, the popularity, the level of profitability of the concern is only steadily increasing. Renault became a partner of Nissan. The two companies are merged into the largest holding. Now it is difficult to immediately answer which country produces Renault, because cars of this brand are successfully and massively assembled on different continents, in different countries. To say where the car is from, you need to know the specific model.

Now Renault has also become the most influential partner of AvtoVAZ. After all, Renault now owns a quarter of the largest domestic car manufacturer.

Experts have identified several factories that produce Renault in different parts of the world.

1. AvtoVAZ produces cars for Russian consumers.
2. The European market is mainly supplied with cars from the Romanian plant. In Russia, there are also cars of Romanian assembly.
3. From the factory in Brazil, cars no longer reach Russian motorists.
4. There is another domestic plant located near Moscow. A huge number of Renault for Russia are produced here.
5. Renault cars come to Africa, Asia, India from a large Indian automobile plant.

Obviously, Renault is already so widespread in the world that cars are produced in different countries. Place of assembly specific brand depends on what kind of roads she is currently riding.

Renault models: who has what address?

Now we will consider in detail: in which countries Renault is produced, depending on the specific model. Let's start with Logan.

Renault Logan

We already talked about Logan. Let us emphasize once again: the maximum accessibility, democracy and wide distribution of this particular model in our country is due to the place of production. In Russia, Logan is being assembled in a full cycle. This is what allows us to maintain a modest cost of cars with consistently high quality. These models are produced immediately from two largest factories in the country: from Avto VAZ and Renault Russia, which is located near Moscow.

The question may arise which country produces Renault of a higher quality level. It is worth noting that Russian cars differ in reliability. The assembly is deep, high-tech equipment is used. Welding, assembly itself, painting is carried out in Russia, with full compliance with all technological conditions and requirements.

Renault Duster

Duster also became a favorite of the Russians. No wonder! After all, it is this crossover is the most affordable, inexpensive and at the same time reliable among all those on the market. We do not count cars of Chinese, Russian production. Here we are talking about foreign cars of a decent level of quality. Renault Duster won the trust of consumers, the love of car owners around the world. What country is the manufacturer of Renault Duster? This model is assembled in India, Brazil and other countries.

Russia also produces Duster. The conveyor works actively, producing more than 150 thousand machines of this model in one year. Thus, the high consumer demand for Renault Duster is almost completely provided.

Renault Sandero

Renault Sandero is also in good demand. He was recognized in our country in 2009, when sales of the model started. Do you want to find out whose production is Renault, which country produces Sandero? It turns out that domestically assembled cars immediately began to be sold. Almost a complete production cycle of Sandero is being established near Moscow.

Renault Fluence

Graceful, stylish, refined - Renault Fluence. It was this brand that became the youngest among the famous cars of the Renault family. The magnificent Fluence was born in 2009, instantly making a splash on the market. True, the Russians were lucky to recognize this car a year later, after the start release of Renault Fluence on domestic factory. It was also possible to buy a car of this brand, which arrived to us from Turkey, where they are also assembled. In 2013, when restyling had already been carried out, this model began to be imported from South Korea, where the Renault plant also operates.

Renault Megane

It's time to find out in which country Renault Megane is produced. This is our good old friend. Its motorists have known it for the longest time, because it was this model that introduced many to Renault. Megan became popular iron horse' way back in 1996. Many years have passed, during which new models have been released, and Megan, beloved by everyone, has gone through several restylings. Let's find out the details!

Renault Megane made our drivers extremely happy with its first generation. They were true "French". Cars were produced by a car factory located in the northern part of France. There was also an additional issue in Spain.

Second-generation Renault Megane cars have already been born simultaneously in three producing countries. The assembly was established in France, where Megan was a hatchback. Sedans came from Turkey, and station wagons were produced by a Spanish factory. When Megan was restyled, cars began to be mass-produced in Turkey, from where they arrived in Russia. Then the cars began to be assembled in our country.

Renault Sandero Stepway

enjoys great popularity Renault Stepway in our country. The crossover looks spectacular, pleases comfortable roomy interior, catchy design, remains reliable, safe. Whose country is the manufacturer of Renault Stepway? Since 2010, this model has been produced in Russia. This made it possible to bring Renault Stepway to the CIS market, to make it as accessible as possible, since own production provides cost reduction, and ultimately - a more democratic cost.

At the moment, the plant is equipped with innovative robots for the production of cars, a long conveyor line, and modern German technology. Since the equipment is efficient, the plant can produce 15 bodies in one hour.

In 2013, the model was transformed, having survived restyling. Manufacturers decided to change a little appearance, making the famous car modern, stylish, elegant. Added details of chrome, giving the image catchy, making it more memorable. Installed headlights of a different shape, another grille. At the same time, the dimensions of the model are saved. In the domestic market, Renault Stepway is purchased in different colors. Cars of a shade of "blue mineral", as well as "red bullfighter" and "gray platinum" are widely in demand. Salon attracts spaciousness, comfort, good climate system and materials of impeccable quality. Many like luggage compartment which can be easily transformed. It increases almost 4 times if you just fold the rear seats.

Impeccable quality domestic Renault

Let us briefly dwell on quality guarantees during the domestic assembly of Renault, using the Stepway release as an example. There is no total robotization at the plant, which is just for the benefit. Professional craftsmen strictly control the quality level, manually apply welding points using special pliers. In total, about 4 thousand such points are applied. With the help of an automatic system, the sidewalls, the roof with the floor are fixed. Numerous body elements are produced from galvanized parts of impeccable quality. The rest of the parts are made of high strength steel. At the same time, controllers strictly monitor the assembly at all stages. Experts confirm that domestic crossover in no way inferior to his "brother" from France, the birthplace of the world's greatest concern.

Renault Corporation is one of the most popular automobile concerns in Russia. The company offers many budget cars and representatives of the middle segment, each model has its own characteristics. It must be recognized that the active growth of the French company in last years significantly influenced the popularity of brand models. In Europe, a few years ago, Renault was not considered worth buying by car. Today, the question of the acquisition quality car in a European family, it is quite often decided to buy Renault. The fact is that the ratio of price and quality of the company's cars has become quite good, given all the modern features of the corporation's transport. And the price tags have not grown, even taking into account general inflation and other troubles.

European cars in Russia are becoming more and more popular, overtaking the Japanese and American markets in terms of their parameters. The fact is that cars from all other countries are sold in dollars, but Europe sells cars to Russia for the Euro, which has also recently lost ground. Therefore, the price European cars didn't grow too much. Renault's position on price tags remained quite tough, all budget-class cars added a minimum to their price values. This is a fairly simple and understandable explanation of why corporation cars have become even more popular among Russian buyers.

The main factories and assembly sites of Renault in the world

Country of manufacture Renault - France. But in Europe work force it is very expensive, and building additional factories on the territory of small France will generally cost cosmic sums. Therefore, the corporation uses other opportunities to expand. Either a plant is being built in third world countries, or other enterprises in Europe are being bought out. Thus, the corporation was able to expand its presence in the world, and most of the budget cars that come to Russia are not assembled in France. The main factories and assembly places for Renault cars are as follows:

• France - not far from Paris, the first and once the main plant of the company is located, which serves for the development and invention of new technologies;
• Romania - the former Dacia Corporation is almost wholly owned by Renault, all Romanian Dacia factories produce French cars;
• Korea - the Samsung brand is 80% owned by Renault, many production capacity used to make cars;
• Brazil is one of the largest assembly units for the company's cars, which supplies cars to all Latin American countries;
• Russia - to start with, Renault owns 50% of AvtoVAZ, and some models are assembled at the Avtoframos plant with updated production lines.

It is worth remembering such cooperation as the Renault-Nissan alliance. These are two companies that can boast of their beneficial cooperation. In 2014, this alliance became the fourth in the world in terms of car production. Renault owns more than 40 percent of the shares Nissan, so that the French today almost completely control the work and development of this company. Nevertheless, competitive environment between these brands remains, since the companies belong to approximately the same segment, each development is a potential competitor for the fraternal concern. Despite all the difficulties, Renault-Nissan cooperation brings a lot positive sides in the exchange of technologies and the acquisition of new production capabilities.

Renault budget cars in Russia

Among all representatives of the Renault car lineup, the most popular are budget cars, some of which appeared in the corporation's model line after merging with the Dacia concern. These are converted and modified Romanian cars that received French engines and gearboxes, a completely redesigned interior and many important and useful developments. . Thanks to these features, the corporation was able to provide Europe and the CIS countries with more freedom in choosing budget transport. lovely models, reliable technologies and quite adequate design in the last two or three years cause only positive emotions from getting to know cars. budget class represented by the following vehicles:

• Renault Logan is an excellent sedan in a new design with a good interior and a very impressive package, the starting cost of the car is just a little over 400,000 rubles;
• Renault Sandero - a hatchback built on the basis and in the design of Logan, a very comfortable and quite dynamic city car, the base cost is identical to Logan;
• Renault Sandero Stepway - a slightly modified version of the hatchback with additional design features of the crossover, slightly raised above the ground, price from 600,000 rubles;
• Renault Duster - a crossover that has repeatedly received the title people's car in Russia and the best-selling SUV in our country, the cost of the car is from 650,000 rubles;
• Renault Dokker is another representative of the budget family that will not appear on our market in any way, an interesting minivan or even a heel with a low price.

As you can see, all budget cars of the corporation are supplied exclusively from the Romanian concern, they all have their roots in Dacia. This origin provides certain benefits, because all these cars are assembled either in Romania or in Russia. Therefore, the company may not raise the cost of some models, and if it does, then not in the same way as competitors do. This is another great competitive advantage of the company. Of course, the budget model range of the Renault automobile corporation can hardly be called ideal in all respects, but you can’t exactly characterize it as bad either.

Middle price class from Renault Corporation

The French company Renault supplies many other cars to the Russian market that have nothing to do with Romanian production. They were developed much earlier than the company began to actively develop the Dacia brand and factories. These models often come from a history in which everything is quite interesting for a French corporation. This is one of the most ancient European concerns for the production of cars, the most active participant in the market. budget cars and actively developing company for the last five years. The main models of the French's own design are as follows:

• Renault Megane Hatchback - a traditional C-class in a fairly modern design, with a beautiful interior and very exciting features, the price is from 900,000 rubles;
• Renault Fluence- big sedan, which has become one of the most popular business solutions in Russia, an executive car for relatively little money - 900,000 rubles;
• Renault Kangoo - a passenger heel, which became one of the most popular in Russia in the first generation, today an improved and large Kangoo can be bought for 1,000,000 rubles;
• Renault Koleos is a large crossover that has a quite adequate design, a very good technical base, expensive equipment and a cost of only 1,200,000 rubles.

Also, do not forget about the presence in the model line of the corporation sports cars. Renault Clio R.S. will be a great addition to your collection of cars, if you are fond of motor sports and active travel. as a machine for daily operation this transport is not very suitable. Renault Megane R.S. is a three-door hatchback, slightly larger than the Clio, which offers the most powerful engines of the corporation, Hi-tech gearboxes, as well as many other important characteristics. You can find your complete set of any presented car and not spend too much money on technologies you do not need. Watch a fascinating test drive Renault Megane R.S.:

Summing up

The specifics of the work of Renault Corporation is such that you can find unique car which suits you perfectly. With the help of fairly simple configurations and a mass of additional equipment, you will select a machine that will perform all the necessary tasks in your operation. There are two separate model range in the production of the modern Renault brand. The first line of cars are budget vehicles developed by Dacia. The second is directly Renault cars.

And if Dacia actively saves money, then the French division of Renault performs all tasks with the highest quality. The company's machines began to compete in quality with the most famous and respected European brands, but this does not always work in the hands of the brand. Good prices nice design and quite adequate equipment is not for every buyer the first factor when buying a car. But in other qualities, the French concern Renault is still quite weak.