"Strengthening French Identity" Will Renault's New Strategy Work?

Renault Korea has clearly established its identity as a French brand. While removing "Automobile" from its company name, it also changed its official emblem from the previous "eye of the typhoon" to the lozenge (diamond shape) used by Renault’s headquarters. The lozenge logo expresses Renault’s unique French sensibility, indicating that Renault Korea is strengthening its "French identity."

The new brand marketing strategy has been named "Electro Pop." This strategy is based on ▲E-Tech electrification technology derived from motorsport F1 technology ▲connectivity technology centered on advanced infotainment OpenR Link ▲and "Human First" technology prioritizing user safety. It is an eco-friendly electrification mobility strategy that combines French design sensibility with cutting-edge technology.

Renault Seongsu Interior [Photo by Renault Korea]

Arnaud Belloni, Vice President of Marketing at Renault Group, said, "We are proud to introduce the Electro Pop strategy, a unique combination of Renault’s tradition and innovation, to Korea," adding, "Through innovative electrified models that combine French design sensibility and advanced technology, we will become an attractive brand for Korean customers."

As part of this strategy, the vehicle branding was renewed first. The existing compact SUV XM3 was relaunched with the lozenge emblem and the global vehicle name Arkana. The QM6 was also newly introduced with the lozenge logo applied.

At the Busan Mobility Show in June, a new D-segment hybrid SUV will be unveiled. Next year, the pure electric Renault Scenic E-Tech, which won the 2024 European Car of the Year award, will be launched.

Original Renault items displayed at Renault Seongsu
[Photo by Renault Korea]

In addition, a space strategy to showcase French lifestyle to customers is being pursued simultaneously. The Seongsu Service Center, built in 1995, was completely renovated to create a new flagship store, "Renault Seongsu." The Renault headquarters design team directly participated in this space, expressing the unique French sensibility with a modern yet luxurious interior.

Each space emphasizes the brand’s identity with items that blend Renault’s history and future. The complex cultural space is composed of a showroom and service center as a base, along with a caf?, pop-up store, and brand merchandise sales, offering various customer experiences. Visitors can see the latest vehicles firsthand and experience the unique French automotive culture and technology. Renault Korea calls this transformation "Nouvelle Vague," meaning "new wave."

Renault Korea's First Domestic Flagship Store Renault Seongsu
[Photo by Renault Korea]

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