The Common Module Family (CMF) is a

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architecture concept jointly developed by

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and

Renault Groupe Renault ( , , , also known as the Renault Group in English; legally Renault S.A.) is a French multinational automobile manufacturer established in 1899. The company produces a range of cars and vans, and in the past has manufactured ...

through their

Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance The Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, originally known as the Renault–Nissan Alliance, is a French-Japanese strategic alliance between the automobile manufacturers Renault (based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France), Nissan (based in Yokoham ...

partnership. The concept covers a wide range of

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Main features

CMF is aimed at reducing manufacturing costs and competing with similar previous concepts as

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's MQB. It consists of five groups of interchangeable, compatible modules: engine bay, cockpit, front underbody, rear underbody and electrical/electronic. According to the companies involved in the development, CMF is not a conventional platform but rather a manufacturing system which can be applied to different vehicles. The actual platforms are built combining a limited set of common modules: a single module can be used for different platforms, covering different

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es of vehicles, and so allowing a greater standardisation of components between both Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi.

Applications

The Renault–Nissan Alliance announced various variants developed using CMF, which are CMF-C (D for large and mid-sized vehicles; examples are the third-generation Nissan X-Trail and the second-generation

Nissan Qashqai The Nissan Qashqai () is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) developed and produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan since 2006. The first generation of the vehicle was sold under the name in Japan and Australia, and Qashqai in other marke ...

), CMF-B for subcompacts/supermini, CMF-A for smaller vehicles, and CMF-EV for alliance wide BEV. The CMF will initially be used in approximately 14 vehicle models worldwide with an estimated production of 1.6 million units annually. The first CMF vehicles were introduced through 2013 with Nissan's CMF-C/D models.

CMF-A

The CMF-A platform underpins various vehicles in the

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or city car segment. The first CMF-A car, the Renault Kwid, was launched into the Indian market in September 2015. The platform currently also supports electric powertrain, for the Renault City K-ZE and its rebadged models. Vehicles using platform (calendar years): * Renault Kwid (2015–present) *

Datsun redi-GO The Datsun redi-Go is a city car produced by Datsun, a brand from Nissan, initially intended for the Indian market. A concept vehicle was unveiled at 2014 Auto Expo and the production model was unveiled on 14 April 2016. The redi-Go is targeted ...

(2016–2022) File:Renault Kwid, Karangasem - 10 Maret 2018 - depan.jpg, Renault Kwid File:Datsun redi-Go (front).png, Datsun redi-Go

CMFA-EV

The CMFA-EV is the name used for the CMF-A platform that is adapted for

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application. Vehicles using platform (calendar years): *

Renault City K-ZE The Renault Kwid is a crossover city car produced by the French car manufacturer Renault, initially intended for the Indian market and launched in 2015. In 2017, an improved Brazilian version was introduced for Latin American markets. Its batte ...

(2019–present) ** Dongfeng Aeolus EX1 (2019–present) ** Dongfeng Fengxing T1 (2019–present) ** Dongfeng Fengguang E1 (2019–present) ** Venucia e30 (2019–present) *

Dacia Spring Electric The Renault Kwid is a crossover city car produced by the French car manufacturer Renault, initially intended for the Indian market and launched in 2015. In 2017, an improved Brazilian version was introduced for Latin American markets. Its batte ...

(2021–present) File:Renault K-ZE 001 (cropped).jpg, Renault City K-ZE File:Venucia e30 001.jpg, Venucia e30 File:Dongfeng Aeolus EX1 001.jpg, Dongfeng Aeolus EX1 File:2021 Dacia Spring Electric (France) front view 02.png, Dacia Spring Electric

CMF-A+

The CMF-A+ platform is a larger derivative of the CMF-A platform. The platform is mainly utilized for low-cost B-segment or subcompact vehicles for emerging markets. Vehicles using platform (calendar years): *

Renault Triber The Renault Triber is a mini MPV with three-row seating produced by the French car manufacturer Renault through its Indian subsidiary Renault India. It was introduced in India on 19 June 2019 and went on sale in August 2019. Development Dev ...

(2019–present) *

Renault Kiger The Renault Kiger is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Renault. It was revealed in January 2021 and has been marketed since March 2021. Designed and manufactured in India, it is positioned under the Duster to occupy the su ...

(2021–present) *

Nissan Magnite The Nissan Magnite is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan. Unveiled in October 2020, the Magnite is placed below the Kicks in Nissan's global SUV lineup, making it the smallest Nissan crossover SUV worldwide. Manufactu ...

— DD0 (2020–present) File:Renault Triber (front view).png, Renault Triber File:2021 Renault Kiger RXZ (India) front view.png, Renault Kiger File:2020 Nissan Magnite front view (India) 01.png, Nissan Magnite

CMF-B

CMF-B HS

The CMF-B HS (high specifications) platform underpins higher end vehicles in the B-segment/

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or subcompact segment. The platform replaces the B platform and V platform. Vehicles using platform (calendar years): *

Renault Clio V The Renault Clio () is a supermini car (B-segment), produced by French automobile manufacturer Renault. It was launched in 1990, and entered its fifth generation in 2019. The Clio has had substantial critical and commercial success, being cons ...

(2019–present) * Renault Captur II (2019–present) * Renault Arkana/Mégane Conquest/Renault Samsung XM3 (South Korean-built only, 2020–present) *

Nissan Juke The is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan since 2010. Debuted as a production vehicle at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March and positioned below the C-segment Qashqai, it was introduced to ...

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(2019–present) * Nissan Note — E13 (2020–present) ** Note Aura (2021–present) * Mitsubishi Colt (2023 announced) *

Mitsubishi ASX The Mitsubishi ASX (abbreviation of "Active Sports Crossover") is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. During its introduction, it was slotted below the Outlander in Mitsubishi's crossover SUV lin ...

(2023 announced) File:Renault Clio TCe 100 Experience (V) – f 09022020.jpg, Renault Clio File:2020 Renault Captur S Edition.jpg, Renault Captur File:Renault Arkana 1.3 TCe Zen 2021.jpg, Renault Arkana File:2020 Nissan Juke N-Connecta DiG-T S-A 1.0 Front.jpg, Nissan Juke File:Nissan NOTE X 2WD (6AA-E13) front.jpg, Nissan Note

CMF-B LS

The CMF-B LS (low specifications) platform underpins budget models in the B-segment/

or subcompact segment. The platform replaces the B0 platform and M0 platform. * Dacia Logan III (2020–present) * Dacia Sandero III (2020–present) * Renault Taliant (2021–present) * Dacia Jogger (2021–present) File:Dacia Logan III (cropped).jpg, Dacia Logan File:Dacia Sandero III (France) front view.jpg, Dacia Sandero File:2021 Renault Taliant 1.0 Joy (Turkey) front view.png, Renault Taliant File:Dacia Jogger IAA 2021 1X7A0140.jpg, Dacia Jogger

CMF-B EV

CMF-B EV (

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, also known as CMF-BEV or CMFB-EV) is the CMF-B platform variant that has been adapted for low-cost B-segment

s. It shares approximately the components of the CMF-B platform. The CMF-B EV platform was designed to reduce production cost and increase vehicle efficiency compared to the B-segment

Renault Zoe The Renault Zoe (stylized as ZOE and pronounced as "Zoey"), known as Renault Zoe E-Tech Electric since 2021, is a five-door supermini electric car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. Renault originally unveiled, under the Zoe name, a ...

, which used a bespoke platform. Two types of traction batteries using chemistry are expected: "high-performance" and "affordable" variants, with the goal of reducing battery cost below US$80/kW-hr by 2030. Vehicles using platform (calendar years): *

Nissan Micra EV The Nissan Micra, also known as the , is a supermini car ( B-segment) that has been produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan since 1982. The Nissan Micra replaced the Japanese-market Nissan Cherry. It was exclusive to Nissan J ...

(2024 announced) * Renault 4ever (2025 announced) *

Renault 5 EV The Renault 5 EV is a forthcoming B-segment electric car, with styling based on the original Renault 5. A production model is planned to reach the market in 2025. A prototype concept was presented in January 2021. History The Renault 5 EV was an ...

(2024 announced)

CMF-C/D

The CMF-C/D platform underpins various vehicles in the C-segment and above. The platform replaces the C platform and D platform. Vehicles using platform (calendar years): * Renault Espace V (2015–2022) * Renault Kadjar (2015–2023) * Renault Talisman/Renault Samsung SM6 (2015–2023) * Renault Mégane IV (2016–2022) * Renault Koleos/Renault Samsung QM6 II (2016–present) * Renault Scénic IV (2016–present) * Renault Austral (2022–present) * Nissan Qashqai/Rogue Sport — J11 (2013–2022) * Nissan X-Trail/

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— T32 (2013–2020) * Nissan Pulsar/Tiida — C13 (2014–present) * Nissan Sentra/ Sylphy — B18 (2019–present) * Nissan X-Trail/

— T33 (2020–present) *

— J12 (2021–present) *

Mitsubishi Outlander The is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. It was originally known as the when it was introduced in Japan in 2001. The original Airtrek name was chosen to "describe the vehicle's ability to transpo ...

— GN (2021–present) * Renault Kangoo III (2021–present) ** Kangoo E-Tech Electric (2021–present) * Mercedes-Benz Citan/ T-Class — (2021–present) ** Mercedes-Benz eCitan/

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Nissan Townstar The Renault Kangoo is a family of multi purpose vehicles manufactured and marketed by Renault since 1997, in commercial as well as passenger variants, across three generations. For the European market, the Kangoo is manufactured at the MCA plan ...

— (2021–present) ** Townstar EV — (2021–present) File:2015-present Renault Espace Front.jpg, Renault Espace File:2016 Renault Kadjar Dynamique NAV DCi 1.5 Front.jpg, Renault Kadjar File:Renault Talisman Grandtour Intens ENERGY dCi 160 EDC – Frontansicht, 24. Juni 2017, Düsseldorf.jpg, Renault Talisman File:2017 Renault Megane Dynamique S NAV DC 1.5 Front.jpg, Renault Mégane File:2017 Renault Scenic Dynamique NAV DCi 1.5 Front.jpg, Renault Scénic File:2018 Nissan Qashqai (J11) ST wagon (2018-11-02).jpg, Nissan Qashqai File:2017 Nissan X-Trail Tekna Dig-T facelift 1.6 Front.jpg, Nissan X-Trail File:2019 Renault Koleos GT Line Front.jpg, Renault Koleos File:Nissan Pulsar 2014 (15053387884) (cropped).jpg, Nissan Pulsar File:2020 Nissan Sentra SV (2), front 10.22.20.jpg, Nissan Sentra File:2021 Nissan Rogue SV (United States) front view 03.png, Nissan Rogue File:2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SE Launch Edition (United States) front view 02.png, Mitsubishi Outlander

CMF-EV

The CMF-EV platform underpins

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. It replaces the EV platform used by the Nissan Leaf. Vehicles using platform (calendar years): *

Nissan Ariya The Nissan Ariya is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan. It was introduced in July 2020 as the first battery electric SUV produced by Nissan. It is produced at its Tochigi plant in Japan ...

(2021–present) *

Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric is a battery electric-powered small family car produced by the French car manufacturer Renault since 2022. Using the Megane nameplate, the vehicle is the first Renault model based on a dedicated electric vehi ...

(2021–present) File:Nissan Ariya Automesse Ludwigsburg 2022 1X7A5877.jpg, Nissan Ariya File:Renault Megane E-Tech IAA 2021 1X7A0073.jpg, Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric

External links

Official press release

References

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