Factory closures? Cost-cutting? A failed merger? Nissan’s been through a lot lately, but not all the Nissan shutdown rumors are true. Yes, one plant in Thailand is closing, but the company is keeping production going at another factory.
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Nissan has confirmed that it will continue producing cars in Thailand, even as it makes changes to its operations. The company has been struggling with lower sales and profits, and after its planned merger with Honda did not push through, it announced a plan to cut costs. This includes shutting down some production lines, reducing its workforce, and adjusting its factory operations. One of the plants affected is in Thailand, which raised concerns since it produces many of the Nissan models sold in the Philippines.
Despite these changes, Nissan has assured customers that Thailand remains an important part of its production. While Plant #1 will stop assembling vehicles, it will not close completely. Instead, it will be used for body and press shop work, while Plant #2 will take over all vehicle production. Nissan says this move is meant to reduce costs and get ready for future models to be built in Thailand.
The company’s financial struggles have led to questions about its long-term future. Nissan has seen its sales drop in recent years, and the failed merger with Honda was seen as a missed chance to recover. While Nissan and Honda will still work together on some projects, they will not be merging. Mitsubishi, a longtime partner of Nissan through the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, has not yet announced any plans related to Nissan’s business changes.
With these changes happening, some car buyers may be wondering if Nissan is still a good option. In response, Nissan executives in the Philippines have addressed concerns, saying that production in Thailand will continue and that the brand remains committed to the region. Since the Thailand factory supplies many of the models sold in the Philippines, this confirmation helps ease worries about Nissan’s future.
This is what the carmaker has officially released on the matter:
Not hitting the brakes: Nissan stays in Thailand
More like a detour, but not a dead-end. Nissan is closing one of its plants in Thailand, but it’s keeping production going at another.
Shaynah Miranda on Feb 17, 2025You are here:HomeLatest StoriesNewsNot hitting the brakes: Nissan stays in Thailand
Factory closures? Cost-cutting? A failed merger? Nissan’s been through a lot lately, but not all the Nissan shutdown rumors are true. Yes, one plant in Thailand is closing, but the company is keeping production going at another factory.
Related: Nissan Philippines to start the 2025 Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour in Pangasinan
Nissan has confirmed that it will continue producing cars in Thailand, even as it makes changes to its operations. The company has been struggling with lower sales and profits, and after its planned merger with Honda did not push through, it announced a plan to cut costs. This includes shutting down some production lines, reducing its workforce, and adjusting its factory operations. One of the plants affected is in Thailand, which raised concerns since it produces many of the Nissan models sold in the Philippines.
Despite these changes, Nissan has assured customers that Thailand remains an important part of its production. While Plant #1 will stop assembling vehicles, it will not close completely. Instead, it will be used for body and press shop work, while Plant #2 will take over all vehicle production. Nissan says this move is meant to reduce costs and get ready for future models to be built in Thailand.
The company’s financial struggles have led to questions about its long-term future. Nissan has seen its sales drop in recent years, and the failed merger with Honda was seen as a missed chance to recover. While Nissan and Honda will still work together on some projects, they will not be merging. Mitsubishi, a longtime partner of Nissan through the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, has not yet announced any plans related to Nissan’s business changes.
With these changes happening, some car buyers may be wondering if Nissan is still a good option. In response, Nissan executives in the Philippines have addressed concerns, saying that production in Thailand will continue and that the brand remains committed to the region. Since the Thailand factory supplies many of the models sold in the Philippines, this confirmation helps ease worries about Nissan’s future.
This is what the carmaker has officially released on the matter:
“As part of Nissan’s global turnaround measures and ongoing business transformation in ASEAN and Thailand, Nissan is consolidating part of vehicle production in Thailand’s Plant #1 to Plant #2 and upgrading the lines starting from Q1 FY2025. This effort aims to optimize fixed costs as well as prepare for future model localization in Thailand. Plant line #1 will be closed for vehicle assembly and the facility will be used for body and press shops and operations logistics. Thailand will remain a key market for Nissan in Southeast Asia, and the company continue its commitment to grow its business and brand in ASEAN and Thailand markets.”
Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI)
For now, Nissan is focused on keeping its business running while making its factories more efficient. The changes in Thailand are part of a larger global plan, but Nissan has made it clear that it is not pulling out of the region. With its plant in Thailand still producing cars and new models in the works, Nissan remains in Southeast Asia, even as it works through its current challenges. Take a look at the current lineup of Nissan at AutoDeal.com.ph to see your options.
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