Nammi (Dongfeng)
Nammi 01 纳米01
The Nammi 01 (纳米01, Nàmǐ 01) is sold overseas as the Nammi Box / Dongfeng Box.
Chinese name vs export names
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | Nammi 01 (纳米01 · Nàmǐ 01) | Domestic name |
| Europe | Nammi Box | Export name |
| Southeast Asia, Middle East | Dongfeng Box | Export name |
- hatchback
- EV
- Nammi (Dongfeng)
Why the different names?
Chinese brands often sell one car under several badges: a Chinese name at home (纳米01, Nàmǐ 01) and one or more export names abroad. Renames happen to avoid trademark conflicts, to fit a global naming system, or because the domestic name does not translate well.
City EV; the '01' becomes the 'Box' for export.
Markets
Local names and used-import rules for the Nammi 01 in 8 markets:
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nammi 01 called outside China?
The Nammi 01 (纳米01, Nàmǐ 01) is sold overseas as the Nammi Box / Dongfeng Box.
Is the Nammi Box the same car as the Nammi 01?
Yes. The Nammi Box and the Nammi 01 (纳米01) are the same hatchback built on the same platform — only the badge and market-specific trim differ.
What does 纳米01 mean?
纳米01 is read “Nàmǐ 01” in Mandarin. City EV; the '01' becomes the 'Box' for export.
Why do Chinese cars have different names abroad?
Brands rename models for export when the domestic name is hard to pronounce, conflicts with a trademark, or fits a different global naming system (for example BYD's Atto/Seal/Dolphin ocean series or Geely's Atlas/Monjaro/Starray line).
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