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Production Begins for the 2019 Nissan Altima
By Product Expert | Posted in Model Information, Nissan Altima on Friday, August 24th, 2018 at 7:49 pm
Where is the 2019 Nissan Altima Being Assembled?
There has been a lot of excitement surrounding the new 2019 Nissan Altima in recent months. As production started this week, the new Altima has become a reality. Set to release in the near future, the new Altima is one of the most exciting Nissan vehicles coming in 2019. So, just where is the 2019 Nissan Altima being assembled?
How Many Assembly Plants Does Nissan Have in the US?
The production of the new 2019 Altima is being started at the Nissan production plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. Since the famous “Job 1” back in June 1992, this plant has produced approximately 4.6 million Altima models alone to date. This isn’t the only place where the new sedan will be manufactured, as Nissan has invested a whopping $170 million in order to upgrade their US assembly plants in Smyrna, as well as Canton, Mississippi, in order to offer the best technology and equipment to build the new Altima.
Read more: What’s new in the 2019 Nissan Altima?
Here is what Nissan said is coming to the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant, as well as the Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant:
- State-of-the-art laser brazing system in the body shop that gives the flexibility to weld the vehicles’ sleek trunk lid.
- Updated paint shop with a new polyurethane stone guard coat paint system that provides a more durable, best-in-class exterior appearance.
- Calibration equipment that helps ensure the reliability and functionality of ProPILOT Assist technology.
If you would like to learn more about where the 2019 Nissan Altima is being assembled, feel free to follow our blog. You can also contact us at Glendale Nissan for even more information regarding the upcoming Altima. Get ready, as the new Altima is set to release this fall to dealerships nationwide.
