Groupe Renault has announced that its Sandouville plant in northwest France will build the next-generation light commercial vehicle for Nissan. Nissan NV300 production shall increase the factory's output by 100,000 units between 2016 and 2026. A three-year work and €230 million investment have transformed Sandouville, near Le Havre, into a center of excellence for van production. The Nissan NV300 will be made on the same line as the new Renault Trafic.

"The production of the Nissan NV300 at the Sandouville plant is a win-win for Renault and for Nissan. We maximize Renault manufacturing expertise and Nissan gets a top quality production site in the heart of the European market," said Carlos Ghosn, Renault Chief Executive Officer.

Sandouville also produces a version of Vivaro for Opel and Vauxhaul. The plant will soon begin production of the next-generation Fiat mid-size van.

Nissan and Renault are also developing a one-tonne pickup for Renault that will share select architectural features of the Nissan NP300.

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