- Next generation Opel/Vauxhall Corsa will be produced exclusively in Zaragoza as of 2019, plus electric variant by 2020
- Social framework agreement paves the way for sustainable future at Zaragoza site
From A to E: To date, five generations of the Opel Corsa have been produced in Zaragoza since 1982. |
In front of an Opel Crossland X: Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller, Plant Manager Zaragoza Antonio Cobo and Jonathan Akeroyd, Director Sales, Marketing & Aftersales Opel Iberian Cluster (from left) |
“This is an important step forward for the Zaragoza plant and marks
the beginning of a new era,” said Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller. A major
prerequisite for future investments is the social framework agreement
that was concluded with the unions at the end of January. This is
enabling the plant to significantly increase its competitiveness,
allowing further investment in the manufacturing site. “This result is
significant and shows the mutual trust and confidence of all involved
stakeholders. Zaragoza will continue to play an important role in the
industrial footprint of Groupe PSA,” added Lohscheller.
The Corsa will be one of four electrified models in the Opel/Vauxhall
portfolio by 2020. According to the strategic plan PACE!, all European
Opel/Vauxhall passenger car models will have an electrified version by
2024.
The Zaragoza plant started building the Opel Corsa in 1982. Since then almost thirteen million cars have been built in the plant, thereof more than ten million units of the bestseller Corsa. Groupe PSA is also currently building the Opel Mokka X, the Opel Crossland X and the Citroën C3 Aircross in the plant. With this additional Groupe PSA investment in Spain, the company confirms its commitment and strengthens its leading position with a total output of 876,672 vehicles in 2017.
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