Nissan Mexico announced the start of production of the new 2026 Nissan Versa at its A1 plant in Aguascalientes . With the launch of this third generation, the plant has surpassed eight million vehicles manufactured, demonstrating the importance of this facility to the Japanese automaker globally.
“We are not only celebrating a new chapter in the history of one of our most iconic models, but we are also reaffirming the strength, relevance, and solidity of our manufacturing operation in Mexico. Reaching the milestone of eight million units, and especially through the Nissan Versa, fills us with pride and motivates us to continue building this success story,” said Rodrigo Centeno, President and CEO of Nissan Mexico and INFINITI .
Since its launch in Mexico in 2011, the Nissan Versa has surpassed one million units sold in the country , becoming the best-selling vehicle nationwide in recent years. The production of the 2026 Nissan Versa involves more than 4,800 employees and 104 Mexican suppliers.
The Aguascalientes A1 plant, with 33 years of operation, maintains a production rate that reaches one finished vehicle every 46 seconds, joining efforts with A2, and an annual average of 272,000 units .
The complex is complemented by the Powertrain plant, dedicated to engine production, with the capacity to produce 160 units per hour, one engine every 23.5 seconds, totaling 14,000 units daily . Together, this infrastructure has enabled the manufacture of over 17 million engines in 43 years of operation.
According to the Administrative Registry of the Automotive Industry of Light Vehicles (RAIAVL) of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) , the Nissan Versa reached a production of 168,764 units in 2025. October was the month with the highest volume, registering 18,688 vehicles manufactured. As for sales, the Japanese firm sold 90,223 units of this model during 2025.
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