Based in Wuhan in the Hubei Province, the plant for Dongfeng Renault Automotive Company (DRAC) includes a vehicle and powertrain plant together with an R&D centre. 

The plant will have an initial production capacity of 150,000 vehicles per year with the potential for this to be doubled. 

The Renault Kadjar produced at Wuhan will go on sale in China in March and has been fitted with some different equipment compared to the Kadjar released in Europe in 2015, including a panoramic sunroof, 4Control and independent rear suspension for added comfort.

A second vehicle, a D-segment SUV, will enter production later in the year. The SUV segment accounts for 30% of the Chinese market and is the fastest-growing segment, increasing by 53% in 2015.

Carlos Ghosn, chairman and chief executive officer of Groupe Renault, commented during the opening ceremony: “Thanks to a talented, multicultural team, the Wuhan plant was built in record time to our highest quality standards. This is a milestone in our long-term partnership with Dongfeng Group, as well as for Renault’s growth. China is a core part of Renault’s strategic plan.”