2004Lancer, to correct your for point one. The below are the
extract from Reanult:
Common platforms are being developed to keep pace with the renewal
of the two partners' model line-ups.
- B platform: this was the first common platform (Nissan
leadership), and was launched by Nissan from March 2002 onwards for
the March, Micra and Cube models. It will also be used for the
future Renault Clio and Twingo replacement models.
- C platform: this was the second common platform (Renault
leadership), and was launched by Renault at the end of 2002 for its
new generation Mégane. Nissan is to adapt the platform for use on
its future C-segment models. (Sunny will falls under this
category)
Cooperation is being stepped up in the development, use and sharing
of common powertrain components (engines and gearboxes).
The Alliance also means component exchanges. Renault is using
Nissan's V6 3.5-litre engine in Vel Satis and Espace, and Nissan's
4WD transmission in the Kangoo 4x4. It is set to use Nissan's
3-litre diesel engine (ZD30) for the Master and Mascott vans from
end-2003 onwards. Nissan has been using a 180 Nm Renault manual
gearbox in the Micra and Almera since 2002; the Renault 1.5 dCi
engine for the B platform in the Micra since 2003 and in the Almera
since 2002; and the Renault 1.9 dCi engine in the Primera since
December 2003.
Renault produces Nissan components for both Renault and Nissan: the
Renault Cacia plant in Portugal makes Nissan ND manual gearboxes
for Nissan Primera, Almera and Almera Tino models assembled in
Barcelona, and for the Mégane (since February 2002).
