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Busan Plant (RKM)

The Busan plant is the Renault group's biggest production site in Asia. Flexible production system capable of simultaneously manufacturing multi-models including hybrid and electric vehicles, it builds vehicles primarily for the local market but a growing proportion now go for export. This industrial site comprising a body/assembly unit and a powertrain unit.

  • FOUNDED IN: 1995
  • LEGAL FORM AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP: Company 80.1% owned by Renault and 19.9% by Samsung
  • ACTIVITY: Company 52,82% owned by Renault Group and 34,02% by Geely Auto
  • WORKFORCE: 1724 employees at december, 31 2024
  • AREA: 158 ha, o/w 48 ha of covered buildings
  • CERTIFICATIONS: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 17025

Main products

  • Vehicles : Koleos/QM6, SM6, XM3/Arkana, Twizy
  • Engines: MR20, MR18, HR13, HR16
  • Foundry : Aluminium parts

PRODUCTION 2024

Vehicles:
  • SM6: 633 units
  • XM3 : 3,055 units
  • Arkana: 65,355 units
  • QM6 : 2,060 units
  • Koleos / : 14,744 units
  • Grand Koleos : 26,208 units
  • Twizy: 3 units
Powertrain:
  • Engines: 96,527 units
  • Aluminium casting: 567 tons
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News

Launch of New Renault Grand Koleos produced in Busan

Nearly 25 years after establishing presence in South Korea, Renault is beginning a new chapter with introducing losange emblem in Apr. 2024. After brand shift, Renault Korea introduced new D SUV, Grand Koleos as its first model with Renault brand in Jun. 27, 2024 at the « 2024 Busan International Mobility Show. » Grand Koleos achieved big success in Korean market with over 30K units of cumulative sales since its launch.

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Our history

Back to the key dates

  • 1995: creation of Samsung Motors Inc. and construction of the Busan plant in accordance with Nissan technology standards.
  • 1998: manufacturing of SM5 begins.
  • 2000: acquisition of the Korean group by Renault which holds 80,1% of the capital and creation of Renault Samsung Motors (RSM).  
  • 2002: manufacturing of SM3 begins.
  • 2003: manufacturing of SM5 2004 begins.
  • 2004: launch of SM3 CVTC 1.6(July) Launch of SM7 (December).
  • 2005: new SM5 launched. SM3 New Generation start of sales.
  • 2007: June 22, Start production of M4R Engine. Nov 15, Launch of QM5 (Koléos).
  • 2008: start production of New SM3.
  • 2009: start production of New SM5.
  • 2011: start production of New SM7, New QM5 (Koléos).
  • 2013: start production of SM3 ZE (Fluence ZE).
  • 2014: start production of Nissan Rogue for North America. 
  • 2016: start production of SM6, start production of QM5.
  • 2018: production of 3 million vehicles since 2000.
  • 2019: Start of production of Twizy.
  • 2020: start of production of XM3/Arkana.
  • 2022: Geely Automobile Holdings to acquire 34.02% of the shares of Renault Korea Motors.
  • 2023: Renault Korea Busan plant will produce and export pure Electric Vehicles starting 2025
  • 2024: Start production of Grand Koleos
  • 2025: Start production of Grand Koleos for LATAM, Start production of Arkana Y26 and Polestar 4

Contact us

Busan plant

185 Shinho Industrial Complex,
Kangseo-Gu, Busan,
Korea 618-722

+ 82 519 79 70 00