Major auto makers who do not multi-brand by chassis?

[SZR48207]

Could not figure out a better title, sorry.

So what I mean is:

Toyota = Lexus (Camry is same as ES series sedan)
Nissan = Infiniti (Armada = QX80)
GM = Chevy, Cadillac, Pontiac, etc
VW = Audi, Porsche?

So are BMW and Mercedes Benz the only brands that don't do this? (or I could be very wrong, let me know)

(for the sake of discussion, no need to mention exotic brands like Ferrari)

 

[nthach]

For now. Subaru and Volvo. Unless the former moves to TNGA. Even though the FT-86 is sold as a Toyota, the platform is still a Subaru one.

 

[AutoMechanic]

I believe they are the only ones. And Subaru too.

 

[Greasymechtech]

BMW Supra
Mercedes Crossfire

 

[Quattro Pete]

So are BMW and Mercedes Benz the only brands that don't do this? (or I could be very wrong, let me know)

Mercedes still makes Maybach, don't they?

BMW owns Mini and Rolls-Royce.

 

[Rand]

Mercedes still makes Maybach, don't they?

BMW owns Mini and Rolls-Royce.

right but the same platforms arent cross branded.

ie jeep with fiat base etc.

no idea if maybach shares a mercedes platform, but the BMW, and mini is doubtful at least.

 

[2EHA]

Mercedes still makes Maybach, don't they?

they make Mercedes-Maybach trim variants of the S-Class but it’s no longer a brand.

 

[drtyler]

BMW X1 & Mini Countryman

 

[PimTac]

Mazda , although their new CX50 might be on Toyota’s TNGA platform. That hadn’t been confirmed yet.

 

[Trav]

Acura doesnt exist as a brand in many countries outside NA so Honda would be one.

 

[RooflessVW]

Badge engineering is the term you're looking for.

 

[Carmudgeon]

Now, or never?

BMW's FWD UKL platform spawns both BMWs and MINIs, and though many want to deny it, the Supra is a Z4 coupe.

The old 300 series Volvos were DAFs, and during the Ford reign, it shared platforms with Ford and Mazda.

Between Ford and Mazda, there were cousins like the Probe/MX-6/626, in addition to the Escort/Protege.

More currently, Mazda produces the Latin Miata in the form of the Fiat 124.

Honda rebadged the Isuzu Rodeo as the first generation Passport, which, incidentally, was made in Subaru's Indiana factory, which was originally built as a joint venture with Isuzu.

Subaru? Saab 9-2X .

Prior to the GM era, Saab joined with Fiat to develop the Type Four platform (9000/Croma/164/Thema).

The Infiniti Q30 was a Mercedes A-class.

Even the exotics engage in it -- Aston Martin Cygnet = Toyota iQ, though that one is quite obvious, if not notorious.

It's so much easier to have examples pop into mind, that find the one OEM who hasn't done it.

 

[avacado11]

I think almost every manufacture shares platforms, unless you consider Hyundai/Kia as separate entities. Hyundai/Genesis does not share platforms.

Mitsubishi uses Nissan platforms now. Subaru is independent but they also share the BRZ with Toyota.

Tesla seems to be the only brand that doesn’t share any platform. Volvo does share platforms with their Polestar brand.

 

[nthach]

right but the same platforms arent cross branded.

ie jeep with fiat base etc.

no idea if maybach shares a mercedes platform, but the BMW, and mini is doubtful at least.

All recent Rolls-Royces are heavily based off the BMW 7er(X7 in the Cullinan’s case). Likewise, all Bentleys are Audi-based, so is the Lambo Urus that shares DNA with the Q7/Touraeg.

 

[nthach]

And for a while, Isuzu sold their own version
of the Accord, while letting Honda sell the Rodeo as the Passport and the Trooper as the Acura SLX. And Suzuki let GM sell the Cultus/Esteem/Vitara as the Geo/Chevy Metro/Tracker/Equinox.

 

[Trav]

Forgot all about isuzu.

 

[UG_Passat]

Could not figure out a better title, sorry.

So what I mean is:

Toyota = Lexus (Camry is same as ES series sedan)
Nissan = Infiniti (Armada = QX80)
GM = Chevy, Cadillac, Pontiac, etc
VW = Audi, Porsche?

So are BMW and Mercedes Benz the only brands that don't do this? (or I could be very wrong, let me know)

(for the sake of discussion, no need to mention exotic brands like Ferrari)

BMW does use the Mini platform for certain models.

 

[Quattro Pete]

right but the same platforms arent cross branded.

ie jeep with fiat base etc.

no idea if maybach shares a mercedes platform, but the BMW, and mini is doubtful at least.

Mini Countryman/Clubman is built on the same UKL2 platform as BMW 1 series, 2 series, X1 and X2.

 

[4WD]

Of course it does not always mean the suspension is exactly the same …

 

[DGXR]

Is Ferrari a major auto manufacturer? I think they are still built by hand so I'm not sure.
I am pretty sure that none of their models currently share platforms but I heard they are moving to a modular design in the near future.