Stellantis Will Invest $13 Billion Into America—This Is What We'll Get

The initiative is designed to shore up Stellantis’ domestic production under new CEO Antonio Filosa, who took over after former chief Carlos Tavares was ousted in late 2024. Stellantis imported roughly 45% of its U.S. sales last year, making it one of the most import-reliant domestic automakers.

$600 million will go toward reopening the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois, which has sat idle since early 2023. The facility will build the newly revealed Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Compass, both expected to feature hybrid powertrains. Production of the new Cherokee will begin in Toluca, Mexico, before shifting to Belvidere in 2027, a move that Stellantis says will bring roughly 3,300 jobs back to the region.

Canada's Brampton Assembly Plant was originally expected to produce the Compass, but that plan changed when tariffs entered the chat. It's unclear what Stellantis will do with the plant just outside Toronto, which has been quiet since early 2024.

Stellantis confirmed that its upcoming Ram midsize truck—expected to wear the revived Dakota nameplate— will now be built at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio rather than Belvidere. The $400 million investment will expand production alongside the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, both of which share a body-on-frame architecture.

Set to debut in 2028, the midsize Ram will introduce the brand’s first entry in the segment since the Dakota ended production in 2011. Stellantis says the move will add 900 jobs and give Toledo additional upgrades for “advanced technologies and product actions” for Jeep models.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Assembly Complex–Jefferson will receive $130 million to produce the next-generation Dodge Durango, due in 2029. Stellantis says the new Durango will be offered with multiple powertrain options—hopefully, the Hemi is one of them. By the time the next-gen Durango arrives, the current truck will be old enough to vote.

The automaker will also inject $100 million into its Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan to build an all-new large SUV slated for 2028, featuring both internal combustion and range-extender hybrid powertrains. The plant currently builds the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, though Stellantis has not yet confirmed if the new SUV will join or replace them. It wouldn't be surprising if it ends up wearing a Chrysler badge; the brand is starved for product, and a large luxurious SUV twinned with the Grand Wagoneer could be an excellent meal ticket.

In Indiana, Stellantis will begin producing a new GMET4 EVO four-cylinder engine in 2026—the Hurricane 4—a $100 million investment expected to add another 100 jobs. Look for the Hurricane 4 to begin replacing the Pentastar V6 in many applications; the new engine is expected to debut in the facelifted Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Stellantis said absolutely nothing about the long-delayed Jeep Recon EV and Chrysler’s upcoming electric SUV, both originally scheduled for production this year. Jeep has reportedly reconsidered plans to make the Recon electric-only, while Chrysler’s project may be facing development delays.

The announcement comes as Stellantis works to rebuild momentum under CEO Antonio Filosa, who took over following Carlos Tavares’s resignation in December 2024 after months of falling sales and dealership overstock.

“This investment in the U.S. — the largest in our history — reinforces our commitment to American workers, our customers, and our future here,” Filosa said in a statement.

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