Nissan said on September 22, 2020, that production of the all-new 2021 Rogue had started at its Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Tennessee.
Key details
- The Rogue is Nissan’s top-selling model in the USA. Nissan says it has sold nearly 3 million of them.
- Nissan said it used more collaborative robots for the Rogue than for any earlier model launch.
- Engineers used virtual reality to find production problems before tooling was built.
- Nissan said the new methods are being used at all of its USA plants.
“Our U.S. manufacturing team rallied together like never before to overcome unprecedented challenges that could have impacted this moment.”
Steve Marsh, senior vice president, Nissan North America
FAQ
Where is the Rogue built?
At Nissan’s Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Tennessee.
When did production start?
Nissan announced it on September 22, 2020.
What technology is used?
Collaborative robots and virtual reality.
Source & credit
Source: Nissan release via The Auto Channel, September 22, 2020: “Made In USA 2021 Nissan Rogue Production Begins”.