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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 By Dinkun Chen - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=155615315
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. By Navigator84 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33457135
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. By Navigator84 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79397060
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。 By User3204 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=137579056
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: