Stellantis Plans $13 Billion U.S. Investment

Jeep has two models slated for it's Belvidere plant in northern Illinois, about 90 minutes from Chicago. Stellantis also has plans to build a small pickup truck -- Dakota? -- in Toledo.

The Warren, Michigan plant will expand to build a SUV with both extended-range electric and gas power. A similar powertrain choice is also available in the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which is already built at Warren. The new SUV will be produced alongside the Jeep. The next-gen Dodge Durango will be built just down the road in Detroit proper.

Meanwhile, a new four-cylinder engine will be manufactured in Kokomo, Indiana.

So that's five product launches ad 19 planned product refreshes, according to Stellantis.

“This investment in the U.S. – the single largest in the Company’s history – will drive our growth, strengthen our manufacturing footprint and bring more American jobs to the states we call home,” said Antonio Filosa, Stellantis CEO and North America COO. “As we begin our next 100 years, we are putting the customer at the center of our strategy, expanding our vehicle offerings and giving them the freedom to choose the products they want and love.”

“Accelerating growth in the U.S. has been a top priority since my first day. Success in America is not just good for Stellantis in the U.S. — it makes us stronger everywhere,” Filosa said.

So, to break it all down, the Belvidere plant is getting the Jeep Compass and expanded production of the next Jeep Cherokee (production of that vehicle will start in Mexico). That will be worth about 3,000 jobs when the plant reopens in 2027. The total investment there? $600 million.

Stellantis will be putting $400 million to the Toledo plant, adding about 900 jobs, as it gears up to build a mid-size pickup truck alongside the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator, with a planned launch of 2028.

The large SUV slated to be built in Warren will launch in 2028, and the plant will get about $100 million in retooling and add about 900 jobs.

Production of the next Durango at Detroit Assembly Jefferson will require an investment of $130 million, with launch set for 2029.

Finally, the production of the new GMET4 EVO, which launches next year, in Kokomo will require $100 million and add 100 jobs.

Right now, the American footprint for Stellantis is 34 plants, parts distribution centers, and R&D facilities across 14 states. That adds up to 48,000 jobs, 2,600 dealers, and 2,300 suppliers according to the company.

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