As many of you know, Stellantis has had a rough few years in the product planning department. Basically, it fell into the same trap as almost every other manufacturer by leaning too hard in the direction of electric vehicles, only to discover that Americans simply weren't ready to give up on gas. This meant that Stellantis had to change direction, which doesn't happen quickly in the automotive industry. Products are planned at least seven years in advance, and if an EV like the Dodge Charger Daytona falls flat, it's a massive issue.Thankfully, the Dutch conglomerate has a totally new plan for 2030 (Fastlane 2030), which includes a 100% refreshed showroom, and 50% new models. And because the USA is a massive market for Stellantis, most of the change is happening here. Stellantis shared a lot of news during its Investor Day, so we thought it would be a good idea to share everything it has planned for the USA in one place.For the purposes of the feature, we're only going to focus on the volume brands in the USA, starting with Chrysler. Chrysler — Finally, More Than A Minivan Brand Stellantis The 2027 Pacifica is getting an all-new exterior design, if only to keep it fresh compared to its main rivals. It's right on time for the great minivan resurgence, but it's not yet clear what's going on behind that new face. You can tell from the images that it's the same car from the A-pillar backwards, so we suspect it will be powered by the trusted 3.6-liter Pentastar V6.To be fair, Chrysler didn't have to do too much to the Pacifica, even though it's a decade old. Its rivals are getting close to overtaking it as the best-selling minivan in the USA, but this revamp should be just enough to keep it relevant in the coming years.The main thing Chrysler needs to do is move away from its "minivan only" image. That's why two names are coming back from the dead to convince people that Chrysler still knows how to build crossovers and SUVs. The most important of these are the Arrow and Arrow Cross. These appear to be aimed at budget buyers, with an estimated starting price of $25,000. The Arrow appears to be a crossover coupe, which has been a popular design since BMW brought it to life with the BMW X6, while the Arrow Cross seems to be a more straightforward SUV.That estimated starting price is important, because it tells us that Chrysler will likely become a budget volume brand. The Arrow undercuts the Jeep Compass and Dodge Hornet by a huge margin, with both those cars retailing for just under $30,000.Chrysler The Airflow is an all-new midsize SUV, and it will compete in the toughest segment this side of pickup trucks. Chrysler is aiming for a starting price below $35,000, which means it arguably has the toughest job out of all the cars you'll read about here. It will face-off with the Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4. These three are well-established, and it will take something truly special to lure people out of their comfort zone.Luckily, the Airflow will be built on the STLA One modular architecture, which means Chrysler will be able to offer multiple powertrain options, ranging from good old-fashioned gas to electrified options. Jeep — Keeping It Traditional, But With More Power Stellantis Jeep will carry on with a little bit of old, a little bit of new, and an all-new model. The cars you know and love are all present and accounted for. There's the Wrangler (two- and four-door), Gladiator, Compass, the all-new Cherokee, the all-electric Recon (which is a bit of a miss), the Grand Cherokee in standard and elongated form, and the Grand Wagoneer at the top of the pile. The Wrangler-based models will receive facelifts to keep them looking sharp, too.The big news here is the return of SRT models to the Jeep range. We haven't seen a brand-new Jeep SRT for five years, and only the Grand Cherokee ever received the treatment. This time, three models will receive the treatment.Let's start with the cars we do know. The Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer will both get the go-faster treatment. It's not clear whether these cars will be powered by a more potent version of the Hurricane inline-six (600 horses should do it) or if one or more V8s will return. Since the main theme seems to be "V8 all the things," we're willing to bet that Jeep will offer both the naturally aspirated 6.4-liter V8, and the updated 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat Hemi V8 that now produces 777 hp and 680 lb-ft. The Grand Wagoneer will need the latter engine if it wants to take the fight to the Cadillac Escalade-V.Jeep The big news is the all-new Scrambler, which will also get the SRT treatment. Traditionally speaking, the Scrambler is a two-door pickup truck, but we'd bet the version Jeep is working on is meant to be a hilarious halo model. Jeep built a Scrambler 392 Concept three years ago, powered by the NA 6.4 V8. Putting the supercharged V8 under the hood of a car with such a short wheelbase would likely result in instantaneous death, but stranger things have happened... Dodge — Bringing Back The Fun Jared Rosenholtz/CarBuzz/Valnet The upcoming Dodge range looks like it was built purely for fun. In this day and age, Dodge is actually investing in segments we thought were all but dead, but before we get to that, the two models we already know. The Durango SRT Hellcat is still part of the range, but we haven't seen the less powerful 6.4 V8 Durango SRT since 2024. There is a massive gap between the $50,000 5.7 V8 and the $80,000 Hellcat, so it makes sense.Next up is the Charger, which we're sure will get a V8 engine. Even though the Hurricane inline-six is arguably a better engine, which gets the current charger to 60 mph much faster than the old model, customers want the rumble of the old V8. Dodge will most likely go out of its way to make the entire Stellantis V8 range fit, from the 5.7 to the supercharged 6.2. The biggest question is whether a manual will be available, because it appears as if Dodge's whole shtick is old-school fun.Dodge For proof, look no further than the GLH. We got a look at the GLH behind closed doors, and it's essentially a hot hatch. It's an odd route to take considering people are willingly ditching their hot hatches for crossovers, but why not? Enthusiasts have been begging for fun cars for years, and at the moment Dodge appears to be more than willing to provide. The GLH appears to be the ideal size for the Hurricane inline-four and inline-six. Four cylinders could be the standard, while six would be perfect for an SRT.DodgeThe biggest surprise is the Copperhead SRT. The Copperhead first made its debut nearly 30 years ago as a sort of mini Viper, and we hope Dodge sticks with that theme. The market is in dire need of old-school sports cars, now that the Z4, Supra, and Porsche 718 are dead. A V8 is a must, though we'd also appreciate the option of a Hurricane inline-six. It also feels as if a manual transmission is a must, even if Dodge charges extra for the privilege. Ram — The Big Moneymaker Ram Ram is in an auspicious position, because it can just keep on doing what it's currently doing, and it will make loads of money. But the only thing better than loads of money is even more money, and Ram is going after its slice of the pie... hard.The Ram 1500 and Heavy Duty range will soldier on as is, and the same is true of the Promaster commercial van. Ram will also introduce the smaller Promaster City, which is basically what Europe uses instead of pickup trucks.To really rake in the cash, Ram is going directly after the Ford Maverick with the Rampage. It has been around for a while, but only in other parts of the world. Ram will make some changes to the standard safety technology and interior quality before it lands here. The Dakota name is also coming back to duke it out with the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, and Chevrolet Colorado. Once again, this might be a tough nut to crack as customers are fiercely loyal, but Ram could use the Hurricane inline-six and even a V8 to set the Dakota apart from other models in the same segment.Stellantis Speaking of V8s, Ram saw it fit to bring the street truck back in a big way. In addition to attacking the F-150 Raptor R with the SRT TRX, Ram is also schooling Ford in how street trucks should be made. The Rumble Bee recently made its debut as a 4WD street truck without the fancy suspension for jumping over stuff. The Rumble Bee is all about quarter-mile times and making a lot of V8 noise.The most interesting upcoming Ram is its first SUV. The Ramcharger will share a platform with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but will have its own unique design. A full-size SUV carrying the Ram badge is an interesting prospect, especially since we know that it will also be sold in SRT flavor. Given Ram's recent attitude change when it comes to V8s, we expect the Ramcharger to be equipped with a variety of engines, including the largest V8 Ram can fit under the hood. There Will Be A Lot Of Sharing Between Brands Stellantis In order for Stellantis to make all of the above a success, there will be a lot of shared parts between the brands. Stellantis already has a massive modular strategy that includes everything from software to platforms to powertrains. In total, there are five platforms; four, six, and eight-cylinder engines, plug-in hybrids, and full electric vehicles.The problem with parts sharing is that cars tend to feel the same, even though they sell at vastly different price points. A Maserati Levante having the same infotainment system as a Pacifica is a great example. But this time Stellantis promises to simplify where scale matters, and differentiate where customers care. That's marketing speak for don't expect the Chrysler Arrow to have the same indicator stalks as a Jeep Grand Wagoneer. We hope.We also applaud Stellantis for bringing SRT back in a big way, and even building a standalone sports car to prove that it wants to have fun.Sources: Stellantis.
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