Next Jeep Compass to Be Built in the U.S. Rather Than Canada After All
Stellantis will invest $13 billion over the next four years—the largest single investment in the company’s 100-year U.S. history—to increase its domestic manufacturing footprint and create more than 5,000 jobs.
The money will go to four plants in Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. It will be used to manufacture five vehicles in addition to a new four-cylinder engine.
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“Accelerating growth in the U.S. has been a top priority since my first day,” CEO Antonio Filosa said in a statement. “Success in America is not just good for Stellantis in the U.S.—it makes us stronger everywhere.”
No Compass in Canada
As previously reported, the next-generation Dodge Durango (due in 2029!) will once again be assembled in Detroit, while the gasoline-powered and range-extending electric Jeep Grand Wagoneers will be manufactured in Warren, Michigan. Stellantis has also confirmed that Ram's future midsize pickup will be produced at the Toledo, Ohio plant alongside the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator starting in 2028.
In a shocking twist, however, the currently idled Belvidere, Illinois factory will restart in 2027 to not only build the new Jeep Cherokee (following a short stay in Mexico), but also the next Jeep Compass. The latter was to be built in Brampton, Ontario as part of the deal reached between Stellantis and the unions two years ago. Blame the new U.S. tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
Major Disappointment for Doug Ford, Unifor
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was extremely disappointed with the outcome, especially after the Brampton plant's retooling was put on ice in February.
“I have spoken with Stellantis to stress my disappointment with their decision to prioritize investment into the U.S.,” he said in a statement while emphasizing his government’s commitment to supporting affected employees. “This decision is especially painful for those workers who have been out of jobs for months.”
“Canadian auto jobs are being sacrificed on the Trump altar,” lamented Unifor president Lana Payne. “We need the federal government to use Canada’s leverage now to fight for our auto jobs. Stellantis cannot be allowed to renege on its commitments to Canadian workers, and governments cannot stand by while our jobs are shifted to the United States.”
A Stellantis spokesperson has responded by saying that a third shift is being added to the Windsor plant to support increased demand of Chrysler minivans and the new gas-powered Dodge Charger models. Plans for Brampton will be shared upon further discussions with the Canadian government.
