Nissan A1 Plant Expansion to Boost Pickup Production Beyond 70,000 Units Annually from 2026

Nissan’s A1 plant in Aguascalientes is preparing for a significant transformation: a new production line and 120,000 square meters of infrastructure will enable the assembly of over 70,000 pickups annually, a volume that will consolidate manufacturing previously distributed between the defunct plant in

and the company’s plant in Argentina, both of which ceased operations to centralize all Mexican assembly in Aguascalientes. This was confirmed by

, Vice President of Manufacturing at Nissan Mexicana, in an exclusive interview with Líder Empresarial, where he detailed that operations will commence in March. “We will be manufacturing over 70,000 units”,” he stated, adding that the decision aims to “group everything here and become stronger to face the market”.” Additionally, Busquets explained that the production relocation will primarily supply Latin America. “We focus on this type of vehicle in Latin America,” he affirmed, ruling out shipments to the United States. However, he emphasized that the domestic market will remain key. “The domestic market is very important for pickups. Nissan is very strong… we are very strong and leaders.” To sustain this increase, the company will hire approximately 1,300 workers, in addition to generating new positions within the supply chain. “We will be hiring around 1,300 people, and our suppliers will also be hiring here,” he indicated. In this regard, he highlighted collaboration with local educational institutions. “The importance… of support, and we work jointly with universities on new technologies.” Furthermore, the executive noted that the physical expansion is progressing rapidly. “Those 120,000 new square meters in record time,” he said, confirming that the ramp-up will be gradual. “In March, we will be starting little by little because everything is new, and we will quickly reach significant production levels.”

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Later, discussing the challenges of adding a new line to one of the region’s largest production complexes, Busquets adopted an optimistic tone. “Engineers like challenges,” he affirmed. “This project makes a difference,” he added, attributing the progress to a technical team he described as “very strong.” Regarding the outlook towards 2026 —a year marked by the review of the USMCA and the advancement of electromobility—, the executive insisted that adaptability will be key. “The world is very dynamic, and we must be prepared for those changes,” he said. “From manufacturing, we need to interpret the market and act quickly.” Finally, when discussing his personal motivation at the helm of the industrial complex, Busquets offered a closer look. “I am easily motivated, but what truly motivates me… is seeing the team develop new things… seeing people learn and progress.” That drive, he affirmed, is as important as any production figure.