Renault Samsung Marks 1st Anniversary of Renault Twizy Production... 1,789 Units Produced, Exported to 20 Countries

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] The production of the ultra-compact electric vehicle Renault Twizy at Renault Samsung Motors' Busan plant marked its 1st anniversary on the 14th.

Since production began at the Busan plant in October last year, a total of 1,798 units of the Twizy have been produced over the course of one year until September this year. The Twizy produced domestically has been exported to more than 20 countries worldwide, including Europe. Domestic sales during the same period reached 978 units.

Originally, the Renault Twizy was manufactured at Renault's Valladolid plant in Spain, but since last October, Dongshin Motec, a body parts manufacturer based in Busan, has been responsible for producing the global sales volume.

To this end, Renault Samsung has provided production space, technical support, and parts supply at the Busan plant, while Busan City has spared no administrative and financial support for facility investment and sales expansion. The Twizy case has been recognized as a model example of win-win cooperation and mutual growth among manufacturers, partners, and local governments.

Renault Twizy

The Twizy, which opened the era of ultra-compact electric vehicle mobility in the domestic market, is recognized for its product quality with features such as a reinforced steel frame for safety, 4-point seat belts, airbags, and disc brakes with excellent stopping power. In particular, with the recent surge in delivery service usage due to COVID-19, the Twizy, which is safer than existing delivery mobility such as two-wheelers, is gaining new attention.

Meanwhile, Renault Samsung's Busan plant was recognized for its competitiveness as a major global production base within the Renault Group by securing European export orders for the premium design compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) XM3 in September.

Lee Hae-jin, Head of Manufacturing at Renault Samsung, said, "Based on the strength of Renault Samsung's Busan plant, which has stably produced excellent quality products even amid the COVID-19 crisis, we will do our best to ensure that consumers worldwide trust and purchase 'Made in Busan' vehicles."

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