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This is a list of vehicles that have been considered to be the result of badge engineering (), cloning, platform sharing, joint ventures between different car manufacturing companies, captive imports, or simply the practice of selling the same or similar cars in different markets (or even side-by-side in the same market) under different marques or model nameplates.
In the automotive industry, rebadging is a form of market segmentation used by automobile manufacturers around the world. To allow for product differentiation without designing or engineering a new model or brand (at high cost or risk), a manufacturer creates a distinct automobile by applying a new "badge" or trademark (brand, logo, or manufacturer's name/make/marque) to an existing product line.
Also known as the Renault QM6 in South Korea. Discontinued in Europe after 2023, continued production in South Korea. Grand Koleos: 2024 — D-segment SUV based on the Geely Xingyue L. Rafale: 2023 2023 — D-segment coupe SUV. Based on Austral. Scenic E-Tech: 1996 2024 — Battery electric C-segment SUV. Replacing the original Renault Scenic ...
Captive import arrangements are usually made to increase the competitiveness of the domestic brand by filling a perceived target market not currently served by its model lineup that is either not practical or not economically feasible to fill from domestic production or a mutually beneficial agreement that helps automakers without a strong distribution network or a presence in a specific ...
Side Eagle Medallion Front Eagle Medallion Rear. The Medallion was built in Maubeuge using the platform of the European market Renault 21, and imported from France. [1] It was re-engineered for the U.S. and Canadian markets and differed from the Renault 21 in numerous features, trims, frontal styling, more substantial bumpers and safety-related features, as well as powertrain availability.
In late 2006, the Vue Green Line was released as a mild hybrid model, featuring a 2.4L Ecotec I4 , however now also with an electric motor's assistance. The Vue would be carried over into a second generation following 2007, even retaining its model trim levels, but it would not retain the definite Saturn-brand elements of the first generation.
October 1971: Introduction of the Renault 15 and Renault 17 two-door coupés. The R15 TL had the 1289 cc engine from the Renault 12 , rated at 60 PS (44 kW), whereas the R15 TS , R17 TL and R17 TS all had the 1565 cc from the Renault 16 TS - rated at 90 PS (66 kW) for the R15 TS and R17 TL, and at 108 PS (79 kW) for the fuel injected R17 TS.
Renault's first involvement in Formula One was made by the Renault Sport subsidiary. Renault entered the last five races of 1977 with Jean-Pierre Jabouille in its only car. The Renault RS01 was well known for its Renault-Gordini V6 1.5 L turbocharged engine, the first regularly used turbo engine in Formula One history. Jabouille's car and ...