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Nissan Starts 2026 Versa Production at Aguascalientes A1, Launching Mexico-Built Third Generation

The shift from Cuernavaca consolidates output at a high‑throughput hub to reinforce Nissan’s manufacturing strategy in Mexico.

Overview

  • The Aguascalientes A1 plant surpassed eight million cumulative vehicles produced with the start of the new Versa generation, according to Nissan Mexicana.
  • The Aguascalientes complex averages about 272,000 vehicles per year, completing one finished vehicle every 46 seconds across A1 and A2, with the Powertrain facility rated at 160 engines per hour.
  • More than 4,800 employees and 104 Mexican suppliers participate in building the 2026 Versa, underscoring the local supply base.
  • Nissan has released official exterior images, but interior photos and a complete technical specification have not yet been provided.
  • Versa remains Mexico’s top-selling car, with 9,016 units sold in January 2026 per AMDA, as production readies the model for its next phase in the market.