by Completion of Nissan Plant Operations in Mexico
Nissan is ceasing operations at its oldest foreign plant, CIVAC, in Cuernavaca, Mexico. The enterprise, which has been operating since 1966, will be closed in March 2026. Over the years, the plant has produced over 6 million vehicles, including models such as the Datsun Bluebird, Nissan Versa, and NP300/Navara series pickups.
The plant began operations with one production line but later expanded, adding a second line and an engine production shop. Key milestones included the production of the millionth vehicle in 1988 and reaching the 6 million mark in 2019. Production of current models will be transferred to the plant in Aguascalientes.
Company Strategy
“For over 60 years, Nissan Mexicana has built strong relationships with its partners in Mexico. Today, we have made a difficult but necessary decision that will allow us to become more efficient, competitive, and resilient,” stated the company’s CEO, Ivan Espinosa.
Nissan plans to reduce its global production capacity from 3.5 to 2.5 million vehicles per year. This is part of the Re:Nissan strategy aimed at optimizing production and improving the efficiency of other plants.
The closure of CIVAC marks the end of an era for one of the company’s most important production sites. However, it also opens new opportunities for modernization and a focus on more modern production capacities. Mexico remains a key market for Nissan, and the company will continue to invest in its other plants in the country.
