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Venucia

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Venucia history under Dongfeng Motor. Origin: China. Status: Active. Venucia is a Chinese automobile marque launched by Dongfeng Motor in 2010, originally as a joint venture brand with Nissan before transitioning into an independent, NEV-focused brand under Dongfeng Motor.

Chronological Storyline (16 Milestones)

Sep 8, 2010 CE

Brand Officially Launched

Dongfeng Motor and Nissan officially launched the Venucia (Qichen) brand at an event in Beijing, initially intended to produce entry-level vehicles for the Chinese domestic market. #China #DongfengMotor #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venucia

Apr 23, 2012 CE

Debut of First Production Model

The Venucia D50, the brand's first production model based on the previous generation Nissan Tiida, officially debuted at the Beijing Auto Show and launched in the Chinese market. #China #DongfengMotor #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

VENUCIA R50 (FROM NISSAN TIIDA HATCHBACK (C11) ) China
VENUCIA R50 (FROM NISSAN TIIDA HATCHBACK (C11) ) China
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Sep 10, 2014 CE

First Electric Vehicle Concept

Venucia unveiled the Wind Concept, a battery electric vehicle concept, at the Guangzhou Auto Show, signaling the brand's early intentions to enter the NEV market. #China #DongfengMotor #BEV Source — Wikipedia:

Feb 7, 2017 CE

Venucia e30 EV Launched

The Venucia e30, the brand's first mass-produced battery electric vehicle based on the Nissan Leaf, officially went on sale in China, marking Venucia's official entry into the NEV market. #China #DongfengMotor #BEV #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:

Venucia e30 Chénfēng photographed at the Auto China 2014, Beijing, China.
Venucia e30 Chénfēng photographed at the Auto China 2014, Beijing, China.
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Nov 17, 2017 CE

Brand Restructuring Announced

Dongfeng Motor announced a major restructuring, separating Venucia from the Dongfeng Nissan joint venture to operate independently under Dongfeng Motor Company Limited. #China #DongfengMotor #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Nov 22, 2019 CE

Venucia T60 EV Debuts

The Venucia T60 EV, an electric compact crossover, was launched at the Guangzhou Auto Show, expanding the brand's electric lineup with a focus on smart connectivity features. #China #DongfengMotor #BEV Source — Wikipedia:

Venucia T60 photographed in Yinchuan, Ningxia autonomous region, China.
Venucia T60 photographed in Yinchuan, Ningxia autonomous region, China.
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Apr 23, 2020 CE

Venucia Star Compact SUV

Venucia launched the Star, a compact crossover featuring Nissan's HR16 engine, marking a new design language and a push towards more technologically integrated ICE models. #China #DongfengMotor #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

​一輛來自浙江寧波的啟晨星,拍攝於中國湖南省懷化市中方縣。
​一輛來自浙江寧波的啟晨星,拍攝於中國湖南省懷化市中方縣。
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Sep 27, 2020 CE

Full Transition to NEV

Dongfeng Motor officially announced the 'Venucia V-Plan', declaring the brand would transition entirely to New Energy Vehicles and cease launching new internal combustion engine models. #China #DongfengMotor #BEV Source — Wikipedia:

Sep 27, 2021 CE

Venucia V Online Launched

The Venucia V Online, a compact electric crossover, was launched, marking the first pure electric model built on Dongfeng's new VSA architecture. #China #DongfengMotor #BEV Source — Wikipedia:

May 20, 2022 CE

DD-i Super Hybrid Tech

Venucia announced the DD-i Super Hybrid technology, a plug-in hybrid system designed to compete with BYD's DM-i, marking the brand's expansion into PHEVs. #China #DongfengMotor #PHEV Source — Wikipedia:

Nov 18, 2022 CE

Venucia Da Vinci Launch

The Venucia Da Vinci, a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV equipped with the DD-i system, was officially launched at the Guangzhou Auto Show. #China #DongfengMotor #PHEV Source — Wikipedia:

Apr 18, 2023 CE

Venucia V6 Launched

Venucia launched the V6, a compact crossover, further expanding its NEV portfolio with both pure electric and plug-in hybrid variants. #China #DongfengMotor #BEV #PHEV Source — Wikipedia:

Nov 17, 2023 CE

Venucia VX Launched

The Venucia VX, a large flagship plug-in hybrid SUV, debuted at the Guangzhou Auto Show, showcasing the brand's ambition in the premium family vehicle segment. #China #DongfengMotor #PHEV Source — Wikipedia:

Apr 25, 2024 CE

Beijing Auto Show Lineup

Venucia showcased its full NEV lineup at the Beijing Auto Show, emphasizing its successful transition to a pure New Energy Vehicle brand under Dongfeng Motor. #China #DongfengMotor #BEV #PHEV Source — Wikipedia:

Jun 5, 2024 CE

Global Expansion Strategy

Dongfeng Motor announced plans to export Venucia vehicles to European and Southeast Asian markets, beginning with the Venucia V and Da Vinci models. #China #DongfengMotor #BEV Source — Wikipedia:

Mar 15, 2025 CE

Next-Generation BEV Platform

Venucia announced the development of a next-generation 800V electric vehicle platform to significantly improve charging speeds and range for its future models. #China #DongfengMotor #BEV #800VArchitecture Source — Wikipedia: