Does Renault own Nissan now?

Question

How many of the Nissan cars are actually just Renaults underneath?

Answer 1

Its not that simple.

Renault owns 44.4% (a controlling interest) of Nissan.
Nissan owns 15% of Renault.

The companies have developed two shared platforms for passenger cars through to production, and are developing more.

The platforms in production are:
B-platform, used by Nissan Micra, March, Note, Tone, Tiida, Versa and Cube, and Renault Clio and Modus. The Dacia Logan uses some components of this platform.
C-platform, used by Renault Mégane, and probably the new Nissan Sentra.

These are not Nissan platforms used by Renault, nor Renault platforms used by Nissan. They were developed by engineers from both companies working together. Hence there is as much Nissan underneath the Clio as there is Renault underneath the Micra.

There are a few cases where Renaults have been re-badged as Nissans. These are the European-market Primastar and Interstar light commercials (which were originally developed as joint-ventures between Renault and GM-Europe, so are part Renault and part Opel/Vauxhall), and the Mexican-market Platina (a re-badged Clio II saloon, similar to the Central-European market Symbol and Thalia).

Nissan and Renault have used each others' powertrain strengths where appropriate, so the 6-speed manual transmission in a Mégane, Laguna or new Clio is a Nissan unit, as is the 3.5-litre petrol engine in the top versions of the Espace, while the 1.5-litre diesel engine in a Micra comes from Renault.

Renault is using Nissan's know-how to improve the build-quality, durability and reliability of its vehicles.

Answer 2

Renault have a controlling share of 45% in the Nissan group.

Answer 3

Renault has revolutionized Nissan with its interest in the company. They both are partical owners of each other but have worked great in cooperation. Nissan was in deep doo-doo about 6 years ago and now have a lineup that i feel is the best in the Japanese offerings. Their cars have powerful engines, smoother tranny's and amazing looks. Engineering has, without a doubt, improved but they still have their own sole names behind their cars. A Nissan is still a Nissan but perhaps enhandced and more overall improved.

Answer 4

Renault and nissan have been in cahoots since the mid to late nineties, when nissan was in serious trouble financially and design wise. Renault picked them up for a song and in return they share the technology- Nissan get design and engineering advice and Renault get reliabilty and cost effective new cars (both companies produce their model ranges in tandem, one relasing after the other).

Answer 5

Yes Renault own it.

But Nissan cars are still having Nissan technology

Answer 6

Perhaps you are not aware that Renault, Nissan and GM are currently having discussions to merge together into one large international automotive company.

Answer 7

The relationship b/w Nissan and Renault is an ALLIANCE and PARTNERSHIP. Not ownership. The two car companies are allies and they share technology with each other. But they don't control one another. Remember that alliance is different from ownership.

Answer 8

Yes the Renault company shares many platforms Cleo is Versa and Titia And in europe many shared platforms Both companys are strong enough to consider buying GM. USA only shares three or four platforms Quest, Versa, Altima, to name a few

Answer 9

Yes. Nissan was having trouble a few years ago and renualt bought part of nissan. Nissan has excellent technology but renualt brought redesigned style.

Answer 10

They own a controlling interest.

Some of the vehicles share a common platform, but that is nothing new in the car market.