Renault–Nissan Common Module Family Explained

Common Module Family (CMF)
Manufacturer:Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance
Production:2013–present
Predecessor:Nissan B platform
Nissan C platform
Nissan D platform

The Common Module Family (CMF) is a modular architecture concept jointly developed by car manufacturers Nissan and Renault through their Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance partnership.[1] [2] The concept covers a wide range of vehicle platforms.[3] [4]

Main features

CMF is aimed at reducing manufacturing costs and competing with similar previous concepts as Volkswagen Group's MQB.[2] It consists of five groups of interchangeable, compatible modules: engine bay, cockpit, front underbody, rear underbody and electrical/electronic.[2] 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.[5] The actual platforms are built combining a limited set of common modules: a single module can be used for different platforms, covering different classes of vehicles, and so allowing a greater standardisation of components between both Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi.[6]

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), 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.[7] 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 A-segment or city car segment. The first CMF-A car, the Renault Kwid, was launched into the Indian market in September 2015.[8] [9] The platform currently also supports electric powertrain, for the Renault City K-ZE and its rebadged models.

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CMFA-EV

The CMFA-EV is the name used for the CMF-A platform that is adapted for battery electric vehicle application.[11]

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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.

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CMF-B

CMF-B HS

The CMF-B HS (high specifications) platform[15] underpins higher end vehicles in the B-segment/supermini or subcompact segment. The platform replaces the B platform and V platform.

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CMF-B LS

The CMF-B LS (low specifications) platform[20] [21] underpins budget models in the B-segment/supermini or subcompact segment. The platform replaces the B0 platform and M0 platform.

RMP

The RMP platform is presented as a new evolution of the CMF-B LS platform. It is aimed at emerging markets. The first vehicle using it is the Renault Kardian.[25] [26] [27]

CMF-B EV / AmpR Small

CMF-B EV (electric vehicle, also known as CMF-BEV, CMFB-EV or, since November 2023, as AmpR Small) is the CMF-B platform variant that has been adapted for low-cost B-segment battery electric vehicles. It shares approximately the components of the CMF-B platform.[28] The CMF-B EV platform was designed to reduce production cost and increase vehicle efficiency compared to the B-segment Renault Zoe, which used a bespoke platform.[29] Two types of traction batteries using chemistry are expected: "high-performance" and "affordable" variants,[28] with the goal of reducing battery cost below US$80/kW-hr by 2030.[30] In November 2023, Renault subsidiary Ampere renamed this platform to AmpR Small.[31]

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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.

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CMF-EV / AmpR Medium

The CMF-EV (or, since November 2023, AmpR Medium) platform underpins battery electric vehicles.[41] It replaces the EV platform used by the Nissan Leaf. In November 2023, Renault subsidiary Ampere renamed this platform to AmpR Medium.[42]

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External links

Notes and References

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  22. http://www.automarket.ro/stiri/primele-detalii-despre-noile-generatii-dacia-sandero-si-logan-vor-fi-90653.html Primele detalii despre noile generații Dacia Sandero și Logan: vor fi lansate în 2020 și vor avea noi sisteme de siguranță
  23. Web site: Se anunță schimbări importante pentru următoarea Dacia Sandero. Horatiu. says. November 25, 2019.
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  28. News: Renault confirms it will build 4ever retro-themed EV . Sigal, Peter . June 30, 2021 . Automotive News Europe . 4 October 2022.
  29. Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi Motors announce common roadmap . January 27, 2022 . Nissan Motor Corporation, Global Newsroom . 1 June 2022.
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  38. Web site: Renault Kangoo van to be first EV on alliance CMF-C/D platform. April 28, 2021. Automotive News Europe.
  39. Web site: 22 May 2015. All-New Renault Megane Confirmed For Frankfurt Auto Show. 21 April 2016. Carscoops.
  40. Web site: 2020 Nissan Sentra First Look: Compact Sedan Gets a Sporty Makeover. November 20, 2019. MotorTrend.
  41. Web site: Radu. Vlad. 2020-10-16. Examining Renault's New CMF-EV Platform and Its Potential. 2020-11-24. autoevolution. en.
  42. News: How Renault's Ampere aims to be Europe's leader in EVs, software-defined cars . November 15, 2023 . Automotive News Europe . 26 January 2024.
  43. Web site: Nissan Ariya Press Kit. July 15, 2020. Official U.S. Newsroom.

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