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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]

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Common Module Family (CMF)
Overview
ManufacturerRenault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance
Production2013–present
Body and chassis
Layout
Platform
  • CMF-A
  • CMF-A+
  • CMF-B
  • CMF-C/D
  • CMF-EV
Chronology
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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]

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Perspective

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.[1] 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.

Dacia, Datsun, Dongfeng, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, and Venucia have all used CMF platforms. Alpine and Lada are expected to begin using the platforms in 2025.


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.[2][8][9] The platform currently also supports electric powertrain, for the Renault City K-ZE and its rebadged models.

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

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    Renault Kwid
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    Datsun redi-Go

CMFA-EV

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

Vehicles using platform (calendar 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)
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    Renault City K-ZE
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    Venucia e30
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    Dongfeng Aeolus EX1
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    Dacia Spring Electric

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.

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

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    Renault Triber
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    Renault Kiger
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    Nissan Magnite

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.[15] The platform replaces the B platform and V platform.

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

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    Renault Clio
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    Renault Captur
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    Renault Arkana
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    Renault Symbioz
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    Nissan Juke
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    Nissan Kicks
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    Nissan Note
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    Nissan Note Aura
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    Mitsubishi Colt
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    Mitsubishi ASX

CMF-B LS

The CMF-B LS (low specifications) platform[20][21] underpins budget models in the B-segment/supermini or subcompact segment.[15] The platform replaces the B0 platform and M0 platform.

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    Dacia Logan
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    Dacia Sandero
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    Renault Taliant
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    Dacia Jogger
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    Dacia Duster III
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    Dacia Bigster
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    Lada Iskra

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]

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    Renault Kardian

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 1⁄2 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 NMC 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]

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

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    Renault 4 E-Tech
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    Renault 5 E-Tech

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.

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

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    Renault Espace V
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    Renault Kadjar
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    Renault Talisman
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    Renault Mégane
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    Renault Scénic
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    Renault Koleos
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    Renault Kangoo
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    Renault Austral
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    Renault Espace VI
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    Nissan X-Trail
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    Nissan Rogue Sport
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    Nissan Pulsar
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    Nissan Sentra
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    Nissan Rogue
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    Mitsubishi Outlander
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    Nissan Qashqai
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    Nissan Townstar
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    Mercedes Citan

CMF-EV / AmpR Medium

The AmpR Medium platform (previously CMF-EV until November 2023) 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]

Vehicles using platform (calendar years):

Future Applications

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    Nissan Ariya
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    Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric
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    Renault Scenic E-Tech
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    The Alpine A390 β Concept, which previews the production A390

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