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Durango replacement won’t arrive until 2029
Dodge has kept the current Durango in production since 2010, making it one of the longest-lived nameplates on sale in the United States. Stellantis has now confirmed a full successor is coming — but not until 2029. That means the outgoing model will have spanned nearly two decades before the fourth-generation Durango debuts.
Where it will be built and the investment behind it
As today, the next-generation Durango will be assembled at the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson. Stellantis will invest $130 million to ready the Michigan plant for the new SUV, part of a sweeping $13 billion pledge to U.S. manufacturing by the end of the decade.
This $13 billion program is Stellantis’ largest U.S. investment in a century and targets a roughly 50% increase in annual production capacity across several plants. Highlights include:
- $600 million to reopen Belvidere Assembly Plant in 2027 (Jeep Cherokee and Compass) and create about 3,300 jobs
- Nearly $400 million for Toledo Assembly Complex to build a new Ram mid-size truck starting in 2028, adding 900+ jobs
- $100 million retool at Warren Truck Assembly for a large gas SUV and a range-extended EV arriving in 2028
- $100 million to build the new GMET4 EVO four-cylinder engine in Indiana from 2026, creating 100+ jobs
Production swaps and platform notes
Stellantis changed course on the Ram mid-size pickup: the Dakota’s spiritual successor will be produced in Ohio instead of Belvidere. The Durango’s continuation at Detroit Jefferson underscores Dodge’s SUV strategy but also highlights how long automakers can keep a well-liked model in market with updates.
What about Chrysler?
Stellantis’ announcement covers new models from Dodge, Jeep and Ram but remains quiet on Chrysler’s immediate plans. That doesn’t spell the end for Chrysler — the brand now has a dedicated design studio and, according to Stellantis’ design chief, is “ripe for a new chapter.” Rather than a strict EV-only timeline, Chrysler will use flexible STLA Medium and STLA Large architectures that accept both internal-combustion and electric drivetrains.
"Chrysler will experiment and seek new conquest customers," Stellantis says, while promising five new models and 19 refreshed products across its portfolio by the end of 2029.
What this means for buyers and the market
For shoppers, a 2029 Durango means buyers can expect modernized design, likely updated powertrain options and improved tech compared with the aging current model. For the industry, Stellantis’ massive U.S. reinvestment signals confidence in domestic manufacturing and a dual powertrain future for several brands rather than a one-size-fits-all EV pivot.
Key takeaways:
- Next-gen Durango arrives in 2029, built in Detroit
- $130M allocated to prepare the Jefferson plant
- Part of a $13B U.S. investment that reshapes multiple assembly lines
Expect more details on trims, engines and exact specs as Stellantis ramps up development toward the 2029 launch.
Source: motor1
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