The business started by 3 brothers in France in 1899 turned into a very profitable business decades later, and now Renault is the 4th largest automaker in the world through its partnership with Nissan in the form of the Renault-Nissan holding company, and today Renault cars are assembled in various parts of the world on different continents. There are Renault assembly plants in Russia, and not even one, because the brand is very popular in our country.

In Russia, Renault presents subsidiary Renault-Russia (known as "Avtoframos" until 2014), which began its work in our country in 1998. Renault-Russia, therefore, also represents its own car plant, which is actually joint venture with the Moscow government. Here, several of the most popular Renault models among Russians are assembled at once. In addition, Renault cars are also assembled at the AvtoVAZ plant - Renault owns a 25% stake in the largest Russian automaker.

Thus, among the largest car factories where Renault is produced and assembled, the following should be highlighted:

• The Romanian plant produces machines mainly for everything European market. Romanian-assembled Renault cars can also be found in Russia.
• AvtoVAZ - cars for Russia are assembled here.
• Automobile plant "Renault-Russia" near Moscow - assembly of most Renault models is established here, and this is the most major supplier finished machines to Russia
• A car factory in Brazil - from here cars of the brand do not reach Russia.
• Indian car factory - it's settled here Renault production for domestic market, as well as for a small number of countries in Asia and Africa.

So, now let's find out where Renault cars are assembled directly by model.

Where is Renault Logan assembled?

The most popular Renault car model in Russia, Logan, has won such a status for itself, largely due to its low cost and overall price / quality ratio as an excellent alternative. Inexpensive price for Renault Logan, in turn, is a consequence of the almost full-cycle Russian assembly models at two car factories at once: at the Renault-Russia plant near Moscow and at AvtoVAZ.

As for the build quality and what Renault assembly logan is better, then this question is wide open - only Logans of the 2014 generation are assembled at AvtoVAZ, and in Moscow the model is assembled much longer. In addition, the assembly cycle is deeper precisely in Moscow - only panels and assemblies come here, and welding, direct assembly, as well as painting are already done in Russia. However, despite such a difference in the assembly processes, the disadvantages of both assemblies are almost the same: squeaks and uneven gaps between body parts, although such shortcomings manifest themselves, of course, not on all Logan cars.

Where is Renault Sandero assembled?

Another well-selling car in Russia - Renault Sandero and his "big brother" - Sandero Stepway, began to be sold in our country in 2009; and immediately Russian assembly. At the Avtoframos plant, now Renault-Russia near Moscow, almost full cycle car assembly Renault Sandero.

Where is the Renault Duster assembled?

And here is the most popular and one of the most inexpensive (perhaps the most inexpensive among non-Chinese and non-Chinese crossovers). Russian production) crossover and Renault's best-selling SUV not only in Russia, but throughout the world. No wonder the car is collected for everyone large car factories Renault, including factories in India, Brazil, India and others.

In Russia, Renault Duster is assembled at the same Renault-Russia plant near Moscow. Its conveyors are designed to produce more than 150 thousand cars per year, fully meeting the demand for the model in our country and even neighboring countries.

Where is Renault Megane assembled?

The oldest model of the company, Megan, has been satisfying car enthusiasts in our country since 1996, when the car replaced the outdated Renault 19 model. Since then, the car has gone through three generations and even more restylings, and this model was assembled everywhere! But let's go in order.

The first generation of Megan was a "purebred" Frenchman - a car for Russia was assembled at the Douai car plant in northern France. In addition, for some other markets, the first generation Renault Megan was also produced in Spanish city Palencia. And since 2002, the second generation of the car saw the light. At first, the car was produced simultaneously in three countries: a sedan in Turkey, a station wagon in Spain, and hatchbacks in the same France, but then, after the redesign, the assembly was adjusted Renault cars in Turkey - at the Oyak-Renault car plant near the city of Bursa. It was from that moment until 2011 that Megan was delivered to Russia, assembled in Turkey. The third generation was also assembled in Turkey and for some time in Russia - from 2012 to 2013 - at the Avtoframos plant. And, starting in 2014, after restyling the third generation, Megan again began to gather in Russia near Moscow.

Where is Renault Fluence assembled?

One of the youngest models on the Russian market and in the whole world, Renault Fluence, first saw the light in 2009, but the Russians first got acquainted with the model in 2010, when its production was launched at the car factory, which was then called Avtoframos "(now Renault-Russia). In addition, almost simultaneously with the sales of Russian-assembled Fluence, cars began to be imported to Russia and from Turkey, where they were assembled at the Oyak-Renault car plant. And in 2013, after restyling, Fluence for Russia is also assembled in South Korea at the Renault plant.

Table: Where are Renault models assembled?

Renault model	Assembly country
Clio	France, Turkey (since 2012)
Duster	Russia (Renault Russia)
Escape	France
Fluence	Russia (Renault-Russia), Turkey, South Korea(since 2013)
Kangoo	France
Koleos	South Korea
Laguna	France
Latitude	South Korea
Logan	Russia (Renault Russia; since 2014 - at AvtoVAZ)
Master	France
Megane	France (1996-2002), Turkey (2002-2014), Russia (Renault Russia 2012-2013 and 2014-2015)
Sandero	Russia (Renault Russia)
Scenic	France
symbol	Turkey (since 2006), France (1998-2002)

The French concern Renault has always pleased auto fans with its products. This firm issues budget vehicles which are ideal for use on our roads. most popular model brand is a model - Renault Sandero. Two years ago, this crossover survived restyling. Our compatriots and fans french brand I'm interested in the question: where is the Renault Stepway assembled for Russia? In our country, this car model is produced in Moscow at the Avtoframos enterprise.

The French, together with the city administration, built this plant back in 1998. Some time later, the Renault concern bought the rights to the enterprise, and today it is its sole owner. The Autoframo company has established a complete assembly process for Renault Stepway cars and other models of the brand. But, precisely, this front-wheel drive inexpensive crossover love our people. The very first models of this car left the assembly line of the Brazilian company Renault in 2008. The cars that are assembled here to this day are exported to Latin America, Colombia, Mexico and Argentina. Renault Sandero Stepway cars in the Russian Federation began to be produced in 2010, and at the beginning of the next year, transport appeared on the CIS car market. The first Russian "Frenchman" was equipped with a 1.6-liter 8-valve gasoline unit, issuing 184 horsepower.

Russian assembly technology

Before starting production french crossover, the Russian enterprise "Avtoframos" has undergone significant modernization. Here, where the Renault Stepway is made today, there used to be only two robots, and after the restoration of the plant there were twelve. In addition, the conveyor line was increased by as much as one hundred meters. New German equipment from the Eisemann company was installed on the painting line. Thanks to modern equipment The Autoframo factory produces fifteen bodies an hour.

Also, two new welding stations have been launched at the enterprise, but there is no total robotization here. As before, it is the workers who manually apply about four thousand welding points with the help of special pliers. Automatically only fix the floor, roof and sidewalls of the crossover. External body components are made from galvanized parts. All other elements of the car are made of steel. Regarding the quality control of the production process, it is very strict. Renault Sandero Stepway cars are assembled at a domestic enterprise High Quality and with increased level comfort. Each process chain is supervised by a controller. Therefore, outwardly you will not be able to distinguish the Russian Stepway from the French.

What is Renault Sandero Stepway

This car model is the older brother of Sandero. Where they release Renault Stepway, we figured it out, now let's talk about technical side and the possibilities of this crossover. In 2013, this model of the "Frenchman" experienced an update. The manufacturer introduced a new updated second machine generation. The appearance of the car has changed a bit, the engineers installed a new grille on the crossover, headlights of a different shape and added some chrome elements. The manufacturer did not change the dimensions of the car, they remained the same (4081 mm × 1733 mm × 1559 mm).

In the Russian market, buyers can choose a car in three color options:

• blue mineral
• gray platinum
• red bullfighter.

The interior of the "Frenchman" can be described in two words - cheap and cheerful. A couple of new options have been added to the cabin. The manufacturer has improved ergonomics, and used better materials for decoration. You will not notice significant changes in the interior of this crossover. The luggage compartment of the car is 320 liters, and if you fold the rear seats, it can be increased to 1200 liters. The French also took care of the safety of this vehicle.

The crossover was "stuffed" with various modern systems:

• Isofix

On the Russian market, you can buy a Renault Stepway with a 16-valve four-cylinder engine that produces 105 horsepower. This power point works in tandem with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The quality and comfort of the crossover directly depends on where the Renault Stepway was going. This car belongs to the economy class. For a hundred kilometers around the city, the “Frenchman” consumes 4.3 liters of fuel, for operating a car outside the city, he will have enough for the same mileage - 3.5 liters. In the Russian market, this car model is offered in the only not the cheapest version. The car package includes:

• four airbags
• air conditioner
• electric windows
• fog lights
• ABS system.

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Parts such as spars, sills, etc. are not treated with zinc. This is due to the peculiarities of the production equipment and the inability to carry out such processing of the car body in special containers, followed by drying.

Regarding the quality control of assembly work at the Renault Russia plant, it can be noted that all basic requirements are fully observed. In addition, separate standards have been developed for the Russian market, based on the unsatisfactory quality pavement in some regions of Russia, as well as the operation of the car in low temperature conditions. Sales in Russia officially started in March 2010, and in the first half of January 2015, the millionth car manufactured by the Russian plant solemnly rolled off the assembly line.

After just assembled car left the assembly line, qualified employees manually check for defects or irregularities, and also compare the gap sizes with the normatively permissible indicators of this car.

Features of a Russian-made car

All cars manufactured in Russia are already equipped with basic configuration an airbag for the driver, a modern and reliable immobilizer, as well as crankcase protection. As noted, Sandero for the Russian market are equipped with a special reinforced suspension, the mechanisms and individual parts of which are designed for increased loads.

Besides, domestic cars equipped with advanced software the main control module for the operation of the power unit. Such changes are dictated due to the need to adapt the operation of the car engine to Idling at low temperatures.

Russian roads, especially in the regions, have always been a good "testing ground" for both drivers and car manufacturers. Their uneven quality and strong dependence of the condition on the remoteness of large settlements forces when buying a car to pay close attention to its patency.

Renault Sandero Stepway photo at MIAS

Wherein given parameter important for owners serious SUVs, and the owners of affordable urban cars. Manufacturers at the same time meet the needs of the consumer, offering the so-called "off-road" versions of standard models.

As a rule, the "recipe" for creating such a version is simple: take standard car, after which it increases ground clearance, and the bottom and thresholds receive additional plastic protection.

And the first-born of this practice in Russia was the Renault Sandero Stepway, a compact “pseudo-SUV” built according to the above principles.

I must say that the appearance of subsequent versions from competitors could not shake the strong market position of the car, which offered an “indestructible” suspension from Logan, multiplied by an impressive ground clearance, compact dimensions and more than attractive price.

And the appearance of Renault Sandero Stepway 2015 model year, which also received an original design, coupled with a very decent interior trim, further strengthened its position.

So let's try to figure out what Renault quality Sandero Stepway in the "new" version deserve attention when buying.

Renault Sandero Stepway New car

Renault Sandero Stepway is a car originally created for the needs of the Brazilian market. However, as in the case of many cars adapted for Brazil, Russian market it was received quite favorably.

It goes without saying that Renault Sandero was forced to change the country of origin, since it was important for the company to maintain an attractive price. It is for this reason Renault Sandero Stepway of the first generation "settled" at the Moscow car plant "Avtoframos".

Considering the high popularity of the model of the previous version, with the release of the new Logan, the production of which was mastered at the facilities of AvtoVAZ, many motorists began to wait for the appearance of an “off-road hatchback” with a similar appearance.

The appearance of the novelty in Renault was not hidden – the first photos of Renault Sandero stepway new appeared on the Web long before its official presentation. The subsequent presentation of the car in France under the Dacia brand showed that the expectations of the audience were not in vain.

Video test drive and interesting story about Renault Sandero Stepway 2015:

However, start Renault sales Sandero Stepway in Russia took place only last year as a model of 2015, and its assembly was carried out not at Avtoframos, as before, but at AvtoVAZ, on the same conveyor where Logan and Sandero are assembled in a new body.

It must be said that expectations Russian motorists justified only in part. This is due, first of all, to the fact that many motorists expected that the company would decide to bring to the market all-wheel drive version"raised" hatchback, a kind of "Duster" in a small format, which would be different at a lower cost and had a high permeability.

Alas, the miracle did not happen, and rumors about the appearance of the Renault Sandero Stepway 4x4, specifications which would have been similar to the aforementioned crossover, and turned out to be rumors.

As for the rest new Renault Sandero Steppey borrowed everything best performance previous version and accumulated all the innovations available to buyers of the new Renault Logan.

Specifications Renault Sandero Stepway

Like old generation car, new Renault Sandero Stepway is built on the platform of Sandero hatchback and Logan sedan. From them, Renault Sandero Stepway borrowed most of the technical characteristics.

However, the dimensions of the car have been adjusted, as well as a number of other parameters. In particular, the length of the car is 4080 millimeters, and the length of the wheelbase is 2589 centimeters, which is a guarantee of a sufficient reserve, by the standards of the B-class. free space for those sitting in the rear seats.

Video - test Renault drive Sandero Stepway 2015 by Anton Vorotnikov (Avtoman):

However, the most interesting, of course, is hidden under the bottom of the car - high ground clearance, which for this model is an impressive 195 millimeters. At the same time, the volume luggage compartment Renault Sandero Stepway 2015 is 320 liters.

Unfortunately, as for the model in the previous version of the body, for a beginner there are serious restrictions on the choice of powertrains. Sold in Russian Renault Sandero Stepway has power unit with a volume of 1.6 liters, the technical characteristics of which are known from the previous generation of the car.

The motor is offered in two versions - with a capacity of 82 and 102 horsepower respectively, and the consumption of gasoline per 100 kilometers is approximately 8.3 liters in urban traffic.

I must say that the presented engine is well known to both the consumer and servicemen, which is his significant advantage in front of newfangled small engines offered to buyers in Europe.

The unit is different high reliability and generally showed good resource performance. So far, only five-speed manual transmissions are available for powertrains, but in the future the company promises to introduce an “automatic” version.

Speaking of Renault suspension Sandero Stepway, it is worth noting that it is practically no different from that used on the Sandero hatchback. MacPherson struts are installed in front, and rear - torsion beam and a stabilizer bar.

However, in view of rear suspension The car has been modified in the direction of greater rigidity of the beam, so that the “raised” version does not differ in handling from a standard hatchback or sedan.

The refinement did not affect the ride either - the car pleases with a high energy intensity of the suspension and a smooth ride, which can rightfully be compared with cars of a much higher class.

However, many owners note that the new family of cars of the B-0 platform is slightly more rigid than the cars of the previous generation.

Sufficiently serious work was carried out by the manufacturer in terms of adapting the machine to domestic roads. In particular, the Renault Sandero Stepway, whose characteristics already allow it to be successfully operated in Russia, has acquired an anti-gravel coating on the bottom and wheel arches, casings of heat pipes made of plastic, metal crankcase protection and processing of joints using special mastic.

The brake system of the car has not undergone significant changes and includes ventilated disc mechanisms in front and “classic” eight-inch drums in the rear.

Prices and equipment Renault Sandero Stepway 2015 in Russia

The cost of Renault Sandero Stepway in Russia is perhaps its main trump card, defeating all competitors. Of course, changes in the financial market also imposed their own adjustments on it, however, thanks to the high localization in the production of components, the company managed to avoid a general increase in prices for the entire family of cars built on the B-0 platform.

Video review of the new Renault Sandero Stepway VAZ assembly from Avto.Mail.ru:

So, Renault price Sandero Stepway in Russia starts at 485 thousand rubles, which looks very, very attractive in the post-crisis period. Given cost relevant for the version with a "junior" 82-horsepower power unit, and a 102-horsepower engine will cost the buyer 505 thousand rubles.

Today, Renault Sandero Stepway of the VAZ assembly is available in our country, which are produced in two Comfort trim levels and privilege.

At the same time, even the affordable Comfort version has almost all the required equipment:

• Daytime Running Lights;
• halogen optics;
• fabric salon;
• two;
• electric front windows;
• and EBD;
• adjustable side mirrors rear view with heating;
• heated front row of seats;
• height adjustment and adjustable steering column;
• central locking;
• full-size "reserve";

As you can see, the set of basic options for the car is pretty good. You will have to pay extra when buying only for, an audio system with four speakers, as well as electric heating windshield.

Reviews of Renault Sandero Stepway 2015 owners

Analyzing popular online resources with reviews Renault owners Sandero Stepway 2015 worth noting high level expectations associated with a new car.

Of course, due to the novelty of the machine, there is no serious data on the “behavior” of the machine on long runs, however, those who managed to buy a new product have already noted many positive and negative sides car.

Analyzing the results of preliminary monitoring, it is possible to visualize the advantages and disadvantages of the Renault Sandero Stepway in the form of a table, which will give a visual representation of the operation of the machine in real conditions.

Advantages	disadvantages
High ground clearance and small front and rear overhangs which guarantee good cross-country ability	Unstable build quality
High running smoothness	Careless placement of electrical components
Compatibility of engine parts and consumables with machines of the past generation	The appearance of cracks in windshield when operating in the cold season
Good quality paintwork bodywork and a high level of quality panels in the cabin	Slightly stiffer suspension compared to the previous generation car
Good traction in the 102-horsepower version
Availability Supplies and spare parts
Ease of self-maintenance

As you can see, the main shortcomings identified by the owners of the car are associated with careless assembly. Probable cause This is seen as the transfer of the assembly of the car from the assembly line of the Moscow Avtoframos plant, which has been debugged for many years, to AvtoVAZ.

However, most of the identified shortcomings are quickly eliminated by car owners on their own. In addition, assembly flaws can be eliminated during the passage of the Renault Sandero Stepway TO-1, the cost of which is very low.

Forums

Today, there are quite a lot of resources on the Internet that offer forum sites for Renault car owners.

Also popular among the owners of resources include:

Forum sandero.ru/forum on the official website of Renault in Russia. Here Special attention given to the quality of work dealer centers, and possible complaints may well deserve the attention of the management of the representative office.

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The Renault Sandero Stepway crossover, popular in Russia, is also sold in many countries around the world, but Renault has so confused information about its origin that many potential buyers cannot always figure out who makes the Sandero. Moreover, on the official French or German websites about Sandero cars not even mentioned.

A bit of history

Renault started designing new car in 2005 and the first Sandero came off the assembly line in the Brazilian city of Curiteba at the Ayrton Senna plant in 2007. In 2008, Sandero sales began in Argentina. This event was the first branch of the Sandero Stepway tree.

Started in 2009 world procession Stepway around the world. In the same Renault launches Sandero production in South Africa and Romania at Dacia subsidiary. In Romania, the car is produced under its own brand.

In 2010, Renault introduced an off-road version of Renault. In the same year, the production of Russian Stepways begins at the Avtoframos plant in Moscow. Subsequently, in 2014, the plant was renamed to "".

The company that manufactures engines in Spain and supplies them to manufacturers has stopped producing K4M engines since 2015. They've been out there since the late 1990s. Therefore, the production of engines was transferred to other sites, including in the Russian Federation.

Power units

AvtoVAZ bought a license from Renault to manufacture K4M engines and began to equip some Lada models with them. The Renault Russia enterprise acquires these units under a partnership agreement, and now they assemble Stepways and other Renault models with Russian engines.

But AvtoVAZ refused to produce 8-valve K7M and K7J engines. The company's management explained this by the fact that they are not in great demand in Russia, and their production will be unprofitable.

Therefore, Russia imports 82 horsepower motors from Pitesti in Romania. For Sandero, AvtoVAZ only assembles a 102-horsepower K4M.

Also in the Russian Federation, the production of automatic and mechanical boxes gear for Sander Stepway. They are made at the same AvtoVAZ plant.

Features of the Russian assembly

The manufacture of Sandero Stepway in Russia has some features. First of all, cars are produced with adapted engines and bodies for Russian conditions. Not without Russian ingenuity. Only the outer parts of the body are galvanized. All internal parts (spars, thresholds, floors) remain without galvanization. You have to save money on something.

Additionally, it is produced in Russia whole line spare parts for Sandero. Among them:

• stamping details;
• electrical wiring;
• climate control system;
• steering system;
• fuel system;
• armchairs;
• interior upholstery;
• glass;
• brake system;
• fuel system.

New Stepways since 2015 are also assembled on Volzhsky car factory. This is logical, because engines, gearboxes and other components are already being manufactured there. Since 2014, VAZ assembly models have already been on sale.

For the assembly of Stepway at the plant in Togliatti, line B0 is allocated, which also assembles Logan and Sandero.

Summarize

Despite the fact that Renault is striving to unify cars of the same family, not to mention one model, the Russian Sandero Stepway differs from the Romanian, African and South American ones. This is due not only to the specifics of the operation of cars in road and weather conditions North, which force to reduce the temperature of operation and increase undercarriage but also with a design change. Russian cars Renault differ in appearance.

However, many parts still come from overseas. According to manufacturers, this is a normal world practice of global integration.