Córdoba Plant

Located in Córdoba (Argentina) since 1955, the argentinian Renault Group factory produces vehicles mainly for the South American market. Since its inauguration, the site has produced more than 30 different models, many of which have become icons of the Argentine automotive industry.

  • FOUNDED IN: 1955
  • LEGAL FORM AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP: Renault SAS (France) 96,33%, Renault industrial and commercial development – R.D.I.C. (France) 3,67%
  • ACTIVITY: Bodywork-assembly
  • WORKFORCE: 1,100 employees at December 31, 2025
  • AREA: 200 ha, o/w 43 ha of covered buildings
  • CERTIFICATIONS: ISO 9001 version 2015, ISO 14001 version 2004

Main products

  • Renault: Kangoo ph2 (Sandero, Logan, Stepway stop production in December 2025)
  • Nissan: Frontier

Production 2025:

  • Sandero 2: 4,576 units
  • Logan 2: 5,001 units
  • Kangoo (Dokker) : 23,379 units
  • Alaskan: 9,780 units
  • Autres: 9,780 units

Environment

THE CÓRDOBA PLANT IS CERTIFIED ISO 14001.

The Córdoba plant’s environmental policy is in line with the Renault Group’s environmental policy which aims to combine the economic performance, the social progress and the environmental preservation to a strategy of profitable growth.

Quality

The Córdoba plant is committed to satisfying our customers by offering products and services in line with their expectations in a context where technological and regulatory requirements are increasingly demanding.

News

Córdoba Plant celebrates its 70th anniversary in style
In March 2025, Fábrica Santa Isabel proudly celebrated its 70th anniversary with a memorable event that highlighted its historic legacy in Argentina’s automotive industry. The celebration featured an impressive 150‑meter red carpet displaying every model ever produced at the plant, a powerful tribute that elevated the pride in Renault’s industrial heritage and reaffirmed the factory’s enduring contribution to national manufacturing.

Our history

Back to the key dates

  • 1955: creation of the Córdoba plant.
  • 1959: Renault takes a stake in Kaiser Argentina, which is to manufacture Renault models in the Santa Isabel plant.
  • 1960: manufacturing of the Dauphine model begins.
  • 1963: manufacturing of the Renault 4 model begins.
  • 1967: creation of Kaiser Argentina Renault which later becomes IKA Renault. Renault takes a majority stake (70%).
  • 1969: manufacturing of the Renault 6 model begins.
  • 1970: manufacturing of the Renault 12 model begins.
  • 1975: IKA Renault becomes Renault Argentina SA.
  • 1980: manufacturing of the Renault 18 model begins.
  • 1984: manufacturing of the Renault 11 model begins.
  • 1987: manufacturing of the Renault 9 model begins.
  • 1989: manufacturing of the Renault 21 model begins.
  • 1993: manufacturing of the Renault 19 model begins.
  • 1997: Renault resumes control of its operations in Argentina under its earlier company name of Renault Argentina SA. Manufacturing of Mégane begins.
  • 1999: manufacturing of Kangoo begins.
  • 2000: manufacturing of Clio II begins.
  • 2007: launch of Grand Scénic in March, Mégane CC and Logan in June.
  • 2008: manufacture of Kangoo 2 (PV and LCV) and Symbol.
  • 2010: creation of the Monflux production line. Industrial launch of Fluence.
  • 2015: announcement of the allocation to the plant of Córdoba of three pickups (Renault, Nissan and Daimler) from 2018.
  • 2016: 3 million vehicles manufactured. Launch of Sandero production.
  • 2017: the plant goes under important transformations, within the framework of the 1 ton pickup up projet.
  • 2018: launch of New Kangoo in May. Launch of Nissan Frontier in July, inaugurating a new Trim and Chassis workshop.
  • 2019 : start of production of Sandero 2 and Logan 2
  • 2020 : plant celebrates its 65° anniversary, and prepares for the launch of Renault Alaskan.
  • 2023: On 1st July, the PFA foundry becomes part of the Horse entity.
  • 2024: Córdoba Plant starts its modern and tech transformation with the inclusion of the Industrial Metaverse
  • 2025: Plant celebrates its 70° anniversary, and prepares for the start of production of a new half ton pick-up

Contact us

Córdoba plant
Av. Renault 2520, Barrio Santa Isabel
Córdoba - Argentine

+ 54 351 426 8268