Stellantis Shifts US Focus to Powerful IC Engines, Dodge Drops Electric Plans
Stellantis is reassessing its electric vehicle plans in the US, with Dodge shifting focus to powerful internal combustion engines. The move comes amidst weak demand for electric vehicles, particularly in the performance segment.
Dodge is expanding its engine portfolio, introducing new six-cylinder Hurricane engines and additional four-cylinder variants. The SRT division, previously discontinued, is being reactivated. This shift aligns with Dodge's corporate strategy, which now prioritises V8 engines.
The 5.7-liter HEMI V8 is making a comeback in the Ram 1500, and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 continues to use the 6.4-liter V8. Jeep hints at using a V8 in the Gladiator as well. The Dodge Durango will be offered exclusively with HEMI engines from 2026.
Stellantis has not officially confirmed the cancellation of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee, but Dodge has discontinued the planned flagship electric model. The decision reflects the current market preference for powerful internal combustion engines.
Stellantis' re-evaluation of electric vehicle plans in the US signals a shift towards powerful internal combustion engines. Dodge's expansion of its engine portfolio and focus on V8 engines, along with the continued use of V8s in Jeep models, indicate a more realistic scenario for the North American market in the coming years.
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