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Stellantis Vigo closed the year with a notable production trajectory as staff took holidays and the plant worked toward its final tally. The site, part of the Prensa Ibérica network’s coverage, reported a year-end figure that beats the previous period by a significant margin, propelled by strong demand in commercial vehicles and the Peugeot 2008 across major European markets. The Vigo facility emphasizes that the León-branded compact SUV is the standout model in terms of output, reflecting the plant’s pivotal role within the group’s Galicia operations.
Electrical production at the plant also showed momentum, rising 21 percent over the previous year and accounting for roughly 13 percent of total vehicle output. This uptick underscores the broader mix and the evolving energy and technology requirements within the manufacturing line.
During the week, management highlighted the visit of a senior leadership figure to the Vigo facility, signaling continued attention to operations and productivity. The visit reinforced the importance of the site within the company’s regional and global manufacturing network.
Recent weeks saw the plant announce a restart after a brief pause tied to the supply chain. A temporary setback affected the production of models slated for early January, with the plan to resume operations shortly after the first week of the new year. The upcoming launches include refreshed sedans and crossover lines that align with the group’s strategic product cadence for Europe.
Future
The Vigo plant is positioning itself for an ambitious 2024, aiming to surpass previous records. Expectations point to more than 547,000 vehicles manufactured at the facility, a threshold that would reinforce Vigo’s status as a long-standing production hub for the group and a cornerstone of its most successful years since 2007. This outlook reflects a broader push to stabilize output while meeting high market demand.
Looking ahead, the facility remains aligned with the group’s new industrial platform, STLA Small, which is part of a wider rollout designed to modernize production lines and enhance efficiency. Leadership rotation at the top levels accompanies this strategic shift, signaling continued focus on Vigo’s role within the company’s European manufacturing ecosystem.
Overall, the year at Vigo underscores a resilient operation that adapted to part shortages and supply chain challenges, while maintaining a clear path toward higher volumes and stronger presence in the market. The combination of robust demand for compact models, near-term production stability, and a strategic rollout of new platforms reinforces Vigo’s contribution to Stellantis’ manufacturing footprint in Spain and across Europe.