The Belarusian brand office has shared guidance on how to acquire a new Renault vehicle through official channels, outlining the process for customers within Belarus and neighboring markets. The press service notes that buyers from Russia can purchase cars via authorized dealers located in the country, with payments permissible in Russian rubles. This approach is presented as a straightforward path for those who want the security and reliability of official retail, including warranty coverage and post-sale support that typically accompany factory-authorized transactions. In practical terms, this means a reader can select a model from an official Renault lineup and complete the purchase through sanctioned channels, avoiding unofficial imports and ensuring compliant documentation. The information is framed as publicly available guidance from Renault’s regional representation, designed to clarify how the brand’s Russian customers might proceed in a compliant, traceable way. (Renault corporate communications)
An illustrative example among recent offerings is the refreshed Koleos crossover. Historically, this model stood out as the only Renault in the region that was not assembled in a Russian factory, instead arriving as a fully imported product from overseas facilities. The changed logistics reflect strategic choices in supply and distribution that Renault periodically implements to align with regional demand, production capacity, and regulatory environments. For buyers in Belarus or Russia, this model represents a bridge between global Renault engineering and local-market availability, enabling access to high specification features and modern design without waiting for domestic assembly programs that may not be in place for every variant. (Renault product lineup notes)
Currently, the Koleos is offered in a high-end Premium Plus configuration. The model is equipped with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine paired with a continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive, delivering a balanced blend of power, efficiency, and stability across varying road conditions. The listed price stands at 3,590,000 Russian rubles, with the dealer explicitly stating readiness to furnish all necessary registration documents to complete the vehicle’s formal entry into the Russian market. This arrangement highlights Renault’s continued emphasis on transparent, hassle-free registration processes for customers who purchase through official channels, along with the flexibility to manage Vin verification, insurance, and plate issuance in a streamlined manner. (Renault dealer notices)
The corporate history of Renault in Russia includes a significant corporate restructuring: the company’s assets in the country were transferred to state ownership in May 2022. A key clause of that arrangement granted Renault the option to repurchase its stake in AVTOVAZ within the next six years, a move that influenced how the brand interacted with local manufacturing facilities and supply chains. The Moscow factory, once a main production site, was renamed Moskvich, signaling a shift in branding and production strategy. As of now, there are no declared plans to revive or reintroduce the prior product lineup from earlier periods, signaling a careful recalibration of model availability and local assembly priorities in response to market dynamics and regulatory contexts. (Renault corporate communications)
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