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Nissan Begins Aguascalientes A1 Expansion to Shift NP300/Frontier Production in 2026

Under the RE:Nissan plan, the project consolidates pickup manufacturing in Mexico, promising thousands of new jobs.

Overview

  • Construction is underway at the Aguascalientes A1 complex following a first‑stone ceremony in early December.
  • Nissan targets initial NP300/Frontier assembly in January 2026, with line modifications slated for completion by March 2026.
  • The upgrade adds a dedicated pickup line and new chassis manufacturing processes to integrate the model into the plant.
  • Production will move to Aguascalientes after the planned closure of the CIVAC facility, concentrating output previously split between Mexico and Argentina, according to reports.
  • State officials say the expansion will create about 1,300 direct jobs and 4,000 indirect positions.