Farewell to Nissan Frontier and Renault Alaskan: Production Ends in Argentina

The historic Santa Isabel plant in Córdoba has stopped manufacturing both pickups. The Frontier will now be imported from Mexico, while the Alaskan will not continue.

The Argentine automotive industry has entered a new chapter of change: on October 9, production of the Nissan Frontier and Renault Alaskan ended at the Santa Isabel plant in Córdoba. The decision follows Nissan’s global Re: Nissan plan, which consolidates pickup production in Mexico, while the Alaskan will not have a successor in the short term.

An announcement with regional impact

Nissan Argentina officially confirmed that this was the final day of Frontier production at Santa Isabel, emphasizing the brand’s commitment to local customers through its official dealership network. At the same time, company sources stressed that importing from Mexico will ensure steady supply across the region. The discontinuation of the Renault Alaskan, however, leaves a gap in the highly competitive midsize pickup segment.

Supplier issues may have accelerated the shutdown

Although the original plan was to end production by late November, auto parts suppliers indicated the decision was moved forward due to a shortage of components. Some companies reportedly had tensions with Nissan, which led to the disruption of key parts supply and prevented completion of the remaining units scheduled in the plan.

Frontier continues, Alaskan bows out

The Nissan Frontier will remain available in Argentina, now imported from Mexico, with a promise to maintain quality standards and aftersales service. The Renault Alaskan, on the other hand, exits the market for good without an announced successor, marking the end of a project that never achieved the expected sales volumes.

A signal for the industry’s future

The shutdown in Córdoba highlights the challenges faced by Argentina’s automotive sector and how global strategies shape the future of regional plants. For the local market, the farewell to these iconic pickups is also a reminder of the need to strengthen supply chains and competitiveness to sustain production in an increasingly demanding industry.