Stellantis It will be produced in the Zaragoza factory Figueruelas Up to five car models from four different brands at the same time Something unprecedented in the more than 40-year history of the production facility. This will happen for at least a few months of next year when it launches in the spring (presumably in April). Series production of Lancia Ypsilon (for sale)It is the third electric vehicle that the factory will take over. This product diversity will emerge because The launch of the city SUVs Opel Aircross and Citroën C3 Crossland has definitely been postponed. According to sources familiar with the auto giant’s plans, its next generations will be produced at the Trnava (Slovakia) plant from summer 2024.
Coming exactly from the same Central European complex The last four wheels, Peugeot e-208, included in the payroll of the Zaragoza factory, This situation has been going on here for more than two months. The launch curve of the electric and mild hybrid versions of the best-selling model started on October 2 and is proving to be a complete success. Expectations for the coming months are high due to high demand in the market.
The five will be completed Opel Corsa, the star car of Figueruelas, which started production in 1982 When did the factory start operating? For three years, the plug-in version of this iconic passenger car has also been produced, with the Aragon factory taking its first step towards electric mobility.
Producing five vehicles at the same time, even temporarily, would be an unprecedented event for the facility and would increase the workload. multi-brand profile of the installation, Its future lies in having this quality and completing the electrification of assembly lines.
production maintenance
Total production Stellantis The Figueruelas of the year we are about to finish will be very similar to 2022. Zaragoza factory There will be around 360,000 vehicles, almost unchanged from the 365,263 units produced in the previous year. according to estimates given to this newspaper. The final figure will be announced in the coming days.
The company’s forecasts for 2023 have always been cautious and prudent in the face of the uncertain scenario that continues to negatively impact the automotive industry. The initial goal was to reach 379,000 vehicles this year; This level cannot be reached because Parts supply problems continued and not just microchips, though to a lesser extent than in previous years. The factory hit rock bottom, producing just 324,000 vehicles in 2021; this was the second lowest figure in the last three decades.
Logistics and supply problems have not completely disappeared. same week They canceled several shifts on line one due to material shortages According to personnel sources, the facilities have a significant stock of incomplete vehicles due to shortage of some components.
Italian challenge
In the meantime, Figueruelas is taking the following steps: next launch will support the rebirth of the Italian brand Lancia Ypsilon. Although it is one of the oldest brands in Europe with a history of 116 years, it has had a bad season in recent years due to a drought in launches and sales. The first unsold units of the car appeared at the Zaragoza factory.
Special, Just over 20 vehicles were produced in the testing phase and under strict precautions To protect the image of the model, the design of which will be presented by the company next February. The pre-production phase was supposed to start before this date, then mass production will begin, which is expected to happen in about four months.