Renault celebrated 70 years of his plant in Córdoba and gave more details of the production of his new pick up

The Santa Isabel factory celebrated its 70th anniversary of uninterrupted production in Argentina. The plant, productive axis of Renault In the country and home of Torinothe most representative car of Argentina, among others, was the scene of a nostalgic and emotional event held in Cordova which brought together the company authorities and government representatives. Within that framework, the rhombus firm took the opportunity to give more details of the launch of its new national pick up.

Among the attendees were Thierry Charvet, Chief Industry & Quality Officer of Renault Group; Luiz Fernando Pedrucci, SVP and CEO of Renault Latin America; and Pablo Sibilla, president and general director of Renault Argentina. They also participated Romain Nadal, Ambassador of France in Argentinaand government officials of Cordova and of the Nation.

Niagara Concept, the new a half ton pickup

While the event was framed on a new anniversary of the Santa Isabel factorythe vedette of the party was the pickup exhibited in a space of the property, which Renault will officially launch in the second part of 2026.

In that framework, Pablo Sibilla, president and general director of Renault Argentina, He focused on the prototype of a model shown and stressed: “The investment of 350 million dollars for the production of a new ton pickup in the Santa Isabel factory demonstrates a clear support for the national industry and the productive potential of Córdoba, reflecting the first 70 years of history of the plant. This strategic project not only integrates the latest technology, but also strengthens its export profile, generates more employment, it generates more employment, it generates more employment, it generates more employment of local value and positions the plant as a key actor in the automotive sector both regional and global. “

For its part, Luiz Fernando Pedrucci, CEO of Renault America, He said: “Santa Isabel Factory is an essential pillar for Renault, not only in Argentina, but throughout Latin America. Its trajectory, productive capacity and constant evolution make it a strategic plant for the group globally. Each new project, such as the Pick-up of half a ton, reinforces its key role in the supply of the local market and export.”

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Pablo Sibilla, president and general director of Renault Argentina and André Pinto, factory director Santa Isabel.

Red Carpet: A review of the history of all models made in Santa Isabel

Renault He deployed a great red carpet to honor the models that marks the history of the automotive industry in Argentina.

For seven decades, the plant He manufactured more than 3.4 million vehicles and produced 34 models, some of them iconic in Argentine automotive history, such as Renault 12, Torino, Clio and Kangoo. At the moment, Santa Isabel uses more than 2,100 people and is in a process of modernization with the incorporation of 4.0 technology.

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Some of the models exhibited during the event.

Among the most emblematic models exhibited were The Jeep Ika (first vehicle produced in the plant), Stancing, Kaiser Carabela, Baqueano, Gordini, Bergantín, Ramble Ambassador, Gladiator, Renault 4, Renault 6, Renault 12, Renault 18, Coupé Fuego, Renault 11, traffic, Renault 9, Clio, Mégane, Symbol, Fluence, Clio Mio and the six models that are currently being manufactured in the plant: Stepway, Logan, Kangoo (in its versions of passengers and van), leader of the utilitarian segment for more than 23 years, and Alaskan.

Likewise, the event included an exhibition of historical models, a tribute to the legacy of Renault in motoring and a space dedicated to sustainability. From the historic participation of Torino in the Argentine mission in Nürburgring until the domain of the fire coup in the hands of Juan María Traverso. This space paid tribute to that trajectory, highlighting the milestones that consolidated Renault.

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I Coup Fuego de Juan María Traverso.

In recognition of this trajectory, during the event plates were delivered to the family Traversoand also to the Expileotos Oscar “Cacho” Fangio and Oscar Mauricio Francoboth members of the Argentine mission in Nürburgring.