Stellantis to Build Next-Gen Jeep Cherokee at Belvidere Plant on STLA One Platform
Stellantis announced plans to build the next-generation Jeep Cherokee SUV using its new STLA One platform, with production set for the company's Belvidere assembly plant in Illinois. The facility has been idle since February 2023 after the discontinuation of the fifth-generation model but is expected to resume operations starting with pilot production in early 2028 and full series production by late 2029. The automaker plans to invest over $800 million at Belvidere, increasing from a previously announced $600 million. This investment aligns with Stellantis' broader commitment of $13 billion toward expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity and its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy aimed at boosting growth in North America. The STLA One platform is designed to improve cost efficiency by up to 20% while reducing complexity across global vehicle segments, supporting Stellantis' efforts to deliver competitive products with stronger supplier stability.
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