2007 Interactive Registration Document - Renault

I n the luxury E segment, Renault launched Vel Satis in Europe in 2002. Vel Satis
was awarded the maximum fi ve-star rating by Euro NCAP, ranking best in class.
Renault launched New Vel Satis in April 2005. In 2006, alongside the V6 diesel
3.0 dCi 180 combined with the 6-speed proactive gearbox, Vel Satis gained two
new diesel engines developed through the Alliance: the 2.0 dCi equipped with
a particulate fi lter and available in 150 hp and 175 hp versions.
Vel Satis is produced at Sandouville (France), like New Laguna. It therefore reaps
the full benefi ts of the progress made in terms of quality. On January 1, 2008,
Vel Satis gained the same manufacturer’s warranty (three years or 150,000 km)
as New Laguna.
At end-2002 Renault launched Espace IV , the fourth generation of a vehicle
launched in 1984 in partnership with Matra Automobile. Espace was Europe’s
fi rst minivan. More than 1.1 million vehicles have been manufactured, across
several generations. Espace IV “phase 2” was launched in March 2006.
It features the new 2.0 dCi diesel engine developed by the Alliance, available
in 150 hp and 175 hp versions, with a particulate fi lter. A version combined
with an automatic transmission was also introduced in 2007. Squaring up to
increased competition, with Ford S-Max’s fi rst full year on the market, Espace
nevertheless stabilized sales volumes with respect to 2006. Espace ranks
second in Europe’s large MPV segment with market share of 14.7% in a stable
segment. This result was achieved by simplifying the range, introducing the
entry-level Emotion version and bringing out limited series.
In 2008, Espace is set to remain the benchmark in its segment. To this end,
a particularly attractive limited series called Argos, aimed mainly at business
customers, was launched in January 2008 in nine European countries.
It includes a 7” 16/9 color Navigation screen, a 4x20 mono CD radio with
an MP3 player, Bluetooth, two-tone dark carbon/ash upholstery, fog lamps,
a pearlescent black cowl vent grille, and wing trim and exterior rearview mirror
housings in the same shade.
Espace IV is produced at Sandouville (France). It therefore reaps the full benefi ts
of the progress made in terms of quality. Like Vel Satis, Espace gained the
same manufacturer’s warranty (three years or 150,000 km) as New Laguna
on January 1, 2008. The same terms and conditions thus apply to all Renault’s
executive vehicles.
Light commercial vehicles
Renault has one of the newest and most extensive ranges of light commercial
vehicles in Europe. Vehicle sizes range from 1.6 to 6.5 tons, thus matching the
needs of a broad customer base. Renault set a new record in 2007, with sales
up 1.3% and more than 324,000 vehicles sold. It thus remains the market
leader in France + Europe with market share of 14.2%.
I n the small van segment (under 2 tons), Renault is present with Kangoo
Express. Now manufactured on four continents (Europe, Asia, South America
and Africa), Kangoo remained the leader in 2007. In its tenth year on the market,
Kangoo Express maintained segment share of 18.3%, prior to the arrival of the
new-generation Kangoo, which made its debut in France and Western Europe
in January 2008.
I n the fleet vehicle segment, Clio Van (Clio II and Clio III) remains in the lead
with segment share of 14.8%. The launch of New Twingo Van, which received
a particularly warm welcome from potential customers at its presentation, began
at end-December 2007. The range (Twingo, Clio II and III) thus delivers a set of
complementary services to meet all needs.
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PRESENTATION OF RENAULT AND THE GROUP
I n the van segment (between 2 and 7 tons), Renault renewed its range in
2006 with New Trafic and New Master. Available with the 2.0 dCi (90 hp and
115 hp) and 2.5 dCi (100 hp and 120 hp) engines, these two vehicles are now
B30 compatible. They run on 30% biodiesel, thus paving the way for a 20%
reduction in “well to wheel” emissions of CO 2 . This offering, the fi rst of its type,
refl ects the aims of Renault Commitment 2009, which states that all diesel
engines sold in 2009 must satisfy these running conditions. In 2007, Renault
ranked third in this segment, with market share of 12.4%. As a result , the plants
making Trafi c and Master reported record-breaking production fi gures.
Dacia brand
At end-2007, the Dacia brand was available in 44 countries (Europe, Maghreb,
Turkey, Africa). Its remit is to develop sturdy, modern and roomy vehicles at
affordable prices for new automotive markets as well as for Western Europe.
In September 2004, Dacia launched Logan, developed on the Renault-Nissan
Alliance’s B platform, used for Nissan Micra and Renault Modus. The Dacia
range was expanded with the launch of Dacia Logan MCV end-2006 and Dacia
Logan Van (commercial vehicle) in 2007. Two new models are set to arrive on
the market in 2008: Sandero and Logan Pick-up. Dacia vehicles ship with a
wide range of Renault powertrains, both gasoline and diesel.
Dacia is seeing steady sales growth. In 2007, the brand sold more than
230,000 vehicles, a 17.2% increase on 2006. In France + Europe,
Dacia grew sales by 67.9% in 2007, on the back of the success of the
Dacia Logan MCV.
Dacia models are manufactured at the Pitesti plant in Romania, which has
undergone radical modernization and restructuring since 1999. Since secondhalf
2005, the Dacia-badged Logan has also been produced at the Somaca
site in Casablanca (Morocco). Pitesti supplies CKDs to all other Group sites
producing Logan.
Renault Samsung brand
Renault Sa msung Motors sells four passenger cars in South Korea, including
a new cross-over model launched in 2007, the QM5:
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launched in December 2007, the QM5 is Korea’s fi rst real cross-over. It gives
Renault Sa msung Motors a foothold in the SUV segment, which accounted
for 21.3% of sales in Korea in 2007;
SM5, an executive sedan derived from a Nissan sedan, which has enjoyed
growing success since 2001. A new version of SM5 was launched in
January 2005 and restyled in June 2007. With over 73,000 units sold (73,016
in Korea and 274 in export markets), this model enabled Renault Sa msung
to consolidate its No. 2 position in the mid segment;
a second Nissan model, SM3, launched in September 2002 to expand
the Renault Sa msung Motors range, was restyled in August 2005. A total
of 29,709 units was sold in 2007 (27,461 in Korea and 2,248 in export
markets);
SM7, a roomy sedan with a comfortable and luxurious interior and high-end
safety features, launched in November 2004. This executive vehicle, fi tted
with 3.5 V6 and 2.3 Neo VQ engines, incorporates the latest technology from
the Renault-Nissan Alliance. With 14,238 vehicles sold in 2007, SM7 claimed
market share of 7.9% in the “Large and Luxury” segment.
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