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Renault–Nissan Common Module Family

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Common Module Family (CMF)
Company typeModular vehicle architecture
IndustryAutomotive
Founded2013
FounderNissan, Renault
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsVehicle platforms for Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi, and alliance brands

The Common Module Family (CMF) represents a modular vehicle architecture developed collaboratively by Nissan and Renault as part of their Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance. Launched in 2013, CMF encompasses a wide array of vehicle platforms aimed at enhancing production efficiency and reducing costs.

Main features

Designed to lower manufacturing expenses and rival platforms such as Volkswagen's MQB, CMF consists of five interchangeable modules: the engine bay, cockpit, front underbody, rear underbody, and electrical/electronic systems. Unlike conventional platforms, CMF operates as a versatile manufacturing framework adaptable to multiple vehicle types. This modular strategy allows extensive standardization of components across Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi vehicles by mixing and matching shared modules among different classes.

Applications

Within the Renault–Nissan Alliance, several CMF variants have been created: CMF-C (including the D subcategory for large and mid-sized models, like the third-generation Nissan X-Trail and second-generation Nissan Qashqai), CMF-B for subcompact or supermini cars, CMF-A for smaller vehicles, and CMF-EV for battery electric vehicles across the alliance. Initially, about 14 models worldwide utilize CMF architectures, with annual production reaching approximately 1.6 million units. The first vehicles built on CMF rolled out in 2013 with Nissan’s CMF-C/D platforms.

CMF-based platforms are employed by brands including Dacia, Datsun, Dongfeng, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, and Venucia. By 2025, Alpine and Lada are anticipated to incorporate CMF architectures into their lineups.

CMF-A

The CMF-A platform serves as the foundation for A-segment urban cars. The inaugural model on this platform was the Renault Kwid, introduced in India in September 2015. This platform also supports electric drivetrains, demonstrated by the Renault City K-ZE and its rebadged variants.

Models utilizing this platform (production years):


CMFA-EV

The CMFA-EV designation refers to the adaptation of the CMF-A platform specifically for battery electric vehicle use.

Models built on this platform (production years):

  • Renault City K-ZE (2019–present)
    • Dongfeng Aeolus EX1 (2019–2021)
    • Dongfeng Fengxing T1 (2019–2021)
    • Dongfeng Fengguang E1 (2019–2024)
    • Dongfeng Nano Box (2022–2024)
    • Venucia e30 (2019–2023)
  • Dacia Spring Electric (2021–present)


CMF-A+

The CMF-A+ platform is a larger iteration of the CMF-A architecture aimed mainly at affordable B-segment or subcompact vehicles tailored for emerging markets.

Models based on this platform (production years):


CMF-B HS

The high-specification CMF-B HS platform supports premium models within the B-segment/supermini or subcompact category. It replaces both the B platform and the V platform.

Vehicles utilizing this platform (production years):

CMF-B LS

The CMF-B LS (low specification) platform is designed for economical vehicles within the B-segment/supermini or subcompact category, serving as a successor to the B0 platform and M0 platform.

Models based on this platform (production years):


RMP

The RMP platform is an advancement of the CMF-B LS, specifically developed for emerging markets. Its debut model is the Renault Kardian.

Models based on this platform (production years):


CMF-B EV / AmpR Small

Known as CMF-B EV, CMFB-EV, or as of November 2023, AmpR Small, this variant of the CMF-B platform is engineered for affordable B-segment battery electric vehicles. It shares approximately 50% of its parts with the standard CMF-B platform. Created to lower manufacturing expenses and enhance efficiency compared to the B-segment Renault Zoe, which utilized a unique platform, it accommodates two battery categories: "high-performance" and "cost-effective," aiming to reduce battery costs below US$80/kW-hr by 2030. In November 2023, Renault’s subsidiary Ampere rebranded this platform as AmpR Small.

Models based on this platform (production years):


CMF-C/D

The CMF-C/D architecture underpins a range of C-segment and larger vehicles, replacing the earlier Renault–Nissan C and D platforms.

Models built on this platform (production years):

CMF-EV / AmpR Medium

Previously known as CMF-EV until November 2023, the AmpR Medium platform is designed specifically for battery electric vehicles and serves as the successor to the EV platform that underpinned the Nissan Leaf. In November 2023, Renault's subsidiary Ampere renamed this platform to AmpR Medium.

Models built on this platform (by launch year):

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