Overview

• All vehicle assembly at the Oppama plant in Kanagawa will be transferred to Nissan Kyushu by the end of fiscal 2027.
• The move is part of a plan to consolidate 17 domestic and overseas factories into 10 and reduce about 20,000 jobs, roughly 15% of the workforce.
• Oppama’s research institute, crash-test facilities and dedicated port will continue operating after assembly ends.
• Employees at Oppama will stay on through FY2027 before entering union consultations on redeployment and future employment terms.
• Espinosa called the decision a vital step for overcoming challenges and securing Nissan’s long-term sustainability.