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The Navara joins the new Pathfinder SUV as one of two new vehicles to be manufactured at the Zona Franca plant in Barcelona this year. This reinforces Nissan's ongoing commitment in Spain and builds on its heritage in 4x4 manufacturing for both the home and export market. Nissan Motor Ibérica plays a key role in the brand's overall strategy, with its production centre for 4x4, pick-up, multi purpose, commercial and light industrial vehicles. Over the twenty-five year period, these operations have boosted production volumes in Spain from 17,000 in 1980 to a forecast of 190,000 units this year. Nissan in Spain currently employs 6,812 people and encompasses a national sales company, three major manufacturing plants, a diesel engine plant, technical centre, parts distribution sites plus other locations. Spain is the home of the Terrano, Primastar, Almera Tino, Pathfinder and now Navara models. A total investment figure of 2 billion Euros has been committed over Nissan's presence in Spain. In recent years, to accommodate the latest two new models, an investment of 400 million Euros was made which created a further 1200 jobs by extending to a third shift to ensure a flexible and consistent production process. (May 23, 2005)
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