Ram Dakota, Citroen 2CV Lead Stellantis' $100 Billion Comeback

Stellantis has unveiled a AU$97.5 billion plan to overhaul its entire model lineup, and if you own or are considering a Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, or Peugeot, this directly affects what you'll be buying over the next five years.

The parent company behind 14 car brands has committed to 60 new models and 50 major model refreshes between now and 2030. That's a serious volume play — and the goal is to cut costs through shared parts and platforms while keeping the showrooms stocked with fresh metal.

A New Platform Does the Heavy Lifting

Half of those 60 new models will ride on a new architecture called STLA One. It's a modular platform designed to handle everything from mild hybrids through to full EVs — meaning Stellantis doesn't need to build separate combustion and electric frameworks for every model. That's a smart cost move, and it should eventually filter through to more competitive pricing at dealerships here in WA.

The platform covers B-, C-, and D-segment vehicles — think compact hatches up to three-row family SUVs. Models slated to use it span the Opel Corsa-sized end of the market all the way up to large SUVs like the Peugeot 5008. The first STLA One model hits production in 2027, with Stellantis targeting two million vehicles per year on the platform by 2035.

The powertrain mix across the 60 models breaks down to 39 internal combustion or mild-hybrid models, 24 hybrids, 15 plug-in hybrids or range-extenders, and 29 full EVs. For WA buyers doing big kilometres between Perth and regional centres — or managing fuel costs that consistently sit above east coast prices — that hybrid and PHEV count is the relevant number to watch.

The Models WA Buyers Will Actually Care About

Not everything uses STLA One. Two standout models run on separate underpinnings, and both are worth paying attention to.

First is the **Ram Dakota** — a Ranger-sized pick-up aimed primarily at North America but significant given how popular the Ram 1500 has become on WA work sites and in the suburbs. A mid-size Ram with better fuel economy and a lower entry price would compete directly with the Ranger and HiLux in one of the country's biggest ute markets. No confirmed specs or Australian availability yet, but it's one to watch.

Second is the revival of the **Citroen 2CV**. Yes, really. Citroen is bringing back the iconic name as a compact electric city car, with a concept due at the Paris motor show in October. The pitch is the simplicity and practicality of the original, updated for modern life. For Perth metro buyers looking for a no-fuss EV commuter — especially with WA's EV rebate still on the table — an affordable Citroen EV could be genuinely interesting if it reaches local spec and pricing.

Which Brands Are Getting the Investment

Stellantis is concentrating 70 per cent of its investment into four global brands: Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, and Ram. Those are the marques with the widest distribution and the clearest road maps — and they're the most relevant to WA dealerships.

Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, and Opel are being repositioned as regional brands, meaning their reach won't expand much beyond where they already operate. Maserati gets its own separate investment plan announced later in the year.

On the technology side, Stellantis has locked in partnerships with CATL for batteries, NVIDIA and Qualcomm for in-cabin systems, and Mistral AI for connected services. Autonomous driving and advanced driver assist features are part of the roadmap too.

The bottom line for WA buyers: if you're in the market for a Jeep, Ram, or Peugeot in the next two to three years, the current lineup is essentially the holdover generation. The properly new stuff arrives from 2027 onwards — and it should be more fuel-efficient, better connected, and available in more body styles than what's on the floor today.