- The Dodge Stealth is rumored to replace the Durango, reviving ’90s moniker for new SUV.
- The new model is expected to be produced at the Winsor plant in Ontario, Canada.
- The UAW accused Stellantis of planning to move Dodge Durango production outside the U.S.
Stellantis is reportedly set to retire the aging Dodge Durango, replacing it with a fresher, slightly smaller SUV that will revive the “Stealth” moniker, last used in the 1990s on a rebadged version Mitsubishi 3000GT coupe. Industry insiders anticipate this new model will be assembled in Ontario, Canada—a move that could spark tensions with the union given Stellantis’ previous commitments.
Sam Fiorani, vice president of AutoForecast Solutions, discussed the Dodge Durango’s successor with Auto News Canada, stating that the current Durango is expected to end production at the Detroit Assembly Complex in July 2027.
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According to the forecaster, Stellantis will introduce a “slightly smaller sport-utility”, bearing the Dodge Stealth moniker. The plan is to kick off production of the Dodge Stealth at the Windsor plant in Canada by early 2027, serving as an indirect replacement for the Durango. Fiorani notes that Stellantis initially had designs on a “larger variation bearing the Durango badge” set for production in Michigan, but those plans have been shelved, pivoting sharply towards a leaner strategy in their SUV lineup.
Earlier reports suggested that the new Dodge Stealth nameplate is set for a revival, transitioning from its ’90s coupe origins to a modern five-seater SUV. This new model is expected to utilize the STLA Large architecture, designed to support both combustion engines and fully electric powertrain options.
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Coincidentally—or not—the report about the Dodge Stealth’s revival surfaced on the same day the UAW accused Stellantis of planning to shift Durango production outside the US, a a move the union claims would breach the labor contract signed in November 2023. At that time, Stellantis had committed to a $1.5 billion investment in the Detroit Assembly Complex, promising to continue producing the existing Durango model through 2025 and to start manufacturing the next generation in 2026.
As reported by Freep, Stellantis has declined to disclose details about its product commitments under the aforementioned contract. Consequently, the UAW has responded by filing unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board, escalating tensions between the union and the automaker.
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UAW President Shawn Fain accused Stellantis of attempting to “go back on the deal”, something he says will not be tolerated by the union. In light of Stellantis’ recent announcement of a $406 million investment to upgrade three Michigan plants, Fain pointed out that this figure constitutes merely 2 percent of the promised $18.9 billion investment commitment, leaving a staggering 98 percent still unaccounted for.
Stellantis spokeswoman Jodi Tinson issued the following statement:
“Stellantis has not received the filing, and therefore has not had an opportunity to review the charge. The Company has not violated the commitments made in the Investment Letter included in the 2023 UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement. Like all of our competitors, Stellantis is attempting to carefully manage how and when we bring new vehicles to market, with a focus on enhancing our competitiveness and ensuring our future sustainability and growth. We will communicate our plans to the UAW at the appropriate time.”
The automaker continues to build the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Detroit Assembly Complex in Michigan. Meanwhile, the Windsor plant in Ontario, Canada—home to the Chrysler Pacifica and Grand Caravan minivans—is gearing up to add the new Dodge Charger to its production roster.
