Stellantis has declared a $13 billion investment over the next four years to strengthen its position in the vital U.S. market and boost domestic production. According to the company, this marks the biggest investment in its 100-year history in the United States.
The funding will facilitate the launch of five new vehicles across major segments, the production of a newly developed four-cylinder engine, and the creation of over 5,000 jobs at facilities in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
The investment also aims to boost annual vehicle production in the U.S. by 50% over current levels.
Stellantis noted that the upcoming new models will be complemented by a steady rollout of 19 refreshed products across all U.S. assembly plants, along with updated powertrains planned through 2029.
“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 Stellantis CEO and North America chief operating officer Antonio Filosa.
In Illinois, Stellantis plans to invest over $600 million to reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant, expanding production of the Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Compass for the U.S. market. The facility is slated to begin operations in 2027.
In Ohio, nearly $400 million will be invested to shift the assembly of a new midsize truck to the Toledo Assembly Complex, where it will join existing production of the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator. This project was initially planned for the Belvidere facility, with the vehicle launch expected in 2028.
Stellantis also intends to invest further in its Toledo operations, focusing on advanced technologies and ramping up component production at the Toledo Machining Plant.
In Michigan, the company will invest approximately $100 million to retool the Warren Truck Assembly Plant for the production of a new range-extended electric vehicle (EV) and a large internal combustion SUV, both expected to launch in 2028.
Additionally, Stellantis will invest around $130 million at the Detroit Assembly Complex–Jefferson to gear up for the production of the next-generation Dodge Durango, with production scheduled to begin in 2029.
In Indiana, Stellantis reaffirmed its earlier commitment to invest over $100 million in its Kokomo facilities to manufacture the new four-cylinder GMET4 EVO engine, with production set to start in 2026.
Stellantis’ U.S. operations include 34 sites, spanning manufacturing plants, parts distribution centers, and R&D facilities across 14 states.
Earlier this month, the company reported an increase in consolidated shipment projections for the quarter ending September 30, driven primarily by strong sales growth in North America.
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