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Stellantis To Open A Production Plant In Algeria, Launches 6 Fiat Models In The Market

already has a manufacturing presence on the African continent, but it looks like it now wants to grow its footprint on the continent. The all-electric small city car the Citroen Ami is made in Morocco and exported to several European countries. It is also used locally by companies such as the Morocco Post for last-mile deliveries. It has a sibling called the Opel Rocks-e which is is produced at Stellantis’ plant in Kenitra, Morocco.

The Tafraoui–Oran plant construction phase will be completed by August 2023 and production for the first Fiat 500 is planned by the end 2023. By 2026, the plant will create nearly 2,000 new local positions and reach a localization rate of over 30% and a production capacity of 90,000 vehicles per year, ultimately producing four Fiat models. To ensure a high level of service for Algerian customers, the sales and after-sales network will cover 28 Wilayas in Algeria by the end 2023.

It is available in two versions: entry level and top of the range with a 1.4 petrol 140 HP engine complete with dual-clutch transmission.The Fiat family mover is the ideal car for families looking for a functional car to meet every day travel needs. The 2.2 diesel 140 HP manual transmission engine powers a van with best-in-class load capacity: up to 2.2 tons.

“Stellantis is committed to Algeria and will provide its extensive global and regional know-how in terms of manufacturing and commercial performance. We are bringing this expertise at the service of the FIAT project in Algeria to deliver state-of-the-art manufacturing and best-in-class commercial services to ensure the best customer experience in the market.

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A couple of questions for Stellantis from our writer: Will you make the FIAT 500e in Algeria or South Africa? What is your overall Electric Mobility Strategy for Africa? Thank you

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