Nissan Mexican Plant Will Likely Build GLA-Class and Q30 in Future

According to two unnamed sources speaking to Reuters, NissanNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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and DaimlerDaimlerGermany, 1889 > present12 models
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will collaborate to build the Infiniti Q30Infiniti Q30Japan, 2014 > present and Mercedes-Benz GLA-ClassMercedes-Benz GLA-ClassGermany, 2013 > present29 versions
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at Nissan’s factory that is still being built in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The $2 billion factory is scheduled to open before the end of the year.

The GLA-Class and Q30 are built from the Daimler New Generation Compact Car platform that also underpins the A-ClassMercedes-Benz A-Class Gen.3 [W 176]Germany, 2012 > present33 versions
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, B-ClassMercedes-Benz B-Class Gen.2 [W246]Germany, 2012 > present42 versions
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and CLA-ClassMercedes-Benz CLA-Class Gen.1Germany, 2013 > present63 versions
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. The Q30 will share some engines and chassis parts. They will be the first vehicles to benefit from significant part sharing between Daimler and RenaultRenaultFrance, 1898 > present189 models
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-Nissan.

The Q30 is a luxury five-door hatchback with sculptural styling. Infiniti is showing a concept for it at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 10 and 11.

The GLA is a compact crossover. The production version will be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show and production will begin at Mercedes’ Rastatt, Germany, factory in the coming weeks.

Source: Automotive News