Stellantis recently confirmed its plans for Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram, among its other brands, at its 2026 Investor Day. Some enthusiasts feared the automotive giant would axe some of its brands, but thankfully it looks like they are all here to stay, and some might be in for a very bright future.
By 2030, Stellantis wants to have announced 60 new vehicles and up to 50 refreshes of its lineup by 2030, with the majority of those forming part of the aforementioned brands’ lineups. That is a major undertaking, but it is one that Stellantis seems up to the challenge of meeting.
At its Investor Day, the company did reveal what models will go to each of the four American manufacturers. There is a wide range of models, including a new minivan at Chrysler, more pickup truck SUVs from Jeep, plus Ram expanding its pickup truck even more.
This is a lowdown of what we can expect from all of these brands. While we won’t list everything that is on the way in great detail, it will give you a very good idea as to what is in the offering from the Stellantis group as a whole.
Chrysler Is Expanding Its Lineup Massively
One thing we know Chrysler is working on is a refreshed Pacifica minivan. First revealed at the New York Auto Show, it was seen as part of the company’s future lineup in the Stellantis presentation. Entering the range, though, are the Arrow and Arrow Cross, marketed at the more budget-oriented consumer. This is big, as for years, the US market has had just the Pacific to choose from in the Cadillac range.
These two new cars are expected to be a fastback coupe with the Arrow Cross, while the Arrow itself will be a square-shaped compact SUV. Perhaps the most intriguing part of the Chrysler range is the Airflow, a new hybrid that was revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show more than four years ago. However, the new production version will more closely resemble the original concept car.
It will sit on the new STLA One platform that Stellantis has introduced, and it will be the first American vehicle to use that platform. Stellantis said it will be BEV-capable and a front-drive hybrid car. If it does indeed look like the concept when it is launched, the Airflow is going to look superb, as that is arguably one of Chrysler’s best-looking cars in years.
Dodge Is Focused on Performance
Dodge meanwhile very much seems to be focused on performance over everything else. The GLH is one of its upcoming vehicles, a hot new car resembling the likes of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, but with slightly more aggressive styling more akin to a Dodge Charger. It too will use the STLA One platform, but will have a different personality to the Airflow.
The Dodge Charger SRT is also coming back, and it looks like V8 engines are making a comeback too, having already been brought back into the Ram pickup trucks. The third-generation Dodge Durango is clinging on a bit longer too, with a refresh due in two years as well. Perhaps the most exciting upcoming Dodge, however, is the SRT Copperhead.
This high-performance monster has the Ford Mustang GTD straight in its sights, although we, as of the time of writing, do not know what will lie under the hood of this car. But if the Dodge Charger is getting a Hemi, then we would expect the SRT Copperhead to get the same treatment. Out of everything Dodge is doing, this is the one we are looking forward to the most.
Jeep Is Still Going Strong Despite Initial Fears
Some worried that Stellantis could axe the Jeep brand, but it is very much here to stay, and it is planning plenty for the future. The Jeep Compass is of course on the way, designed as a baby Jeep, and in good news for petrolheads, the Jeep Recon is getting an internal-combustion engine. At the moment, the Recon is EV only, but a combustion version will make its debut in a couple of years or so.
Perhaps the coolest of Jeep’s announcements was the Wrangler Scrambler SRT, a wild performance pickup truck that is the true successor to the CJ-8 Scrambler of the 1980s. Jeep views this as a halo model, and with great power and off-road capabilities promised, it certainly looks set to be that way.
The Wrangler will remain a part of the lineup, with more refinements, while the Gladiator will get the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine for the first time. The Trailhawk is also making a comeback into the Grand Cherokee range, while the Wagoneer name is set to disappear as a solo entity. Instead, future versions will be called the Grand Wagoneer, and a new Summit model will feature range-extending electric power, plenty of range, and up to 650hp.
Ram Is Seemingly Going Through a Mini-Revival
You could argue that Ram is finally becoming a real pickup truck company again. That is because it is aiming at its big rivals, Ford and Chevrolet, with the new Ram Ramcharger. This will take the fight to the likes of the Chevrolet Yukon and Ford Expedition. We have already seen images of the Ramcharger out and about, and a few lucky people have even seen it in testing.
Meanwhile, the Ram 1500 REV, a range-extending electric pickup truck, is also on the way. Perhaps most exciting is that the midsize and compact pickup truck segments are being filled in, thanks to the Dakota and Rampage trucks. It means that Ram will finally offer more than just brutal Hemi-powered trucks, and offer practical and dependable vehicles for many Americans.