Stellantis is officially outsourcing a major chunk of its autonomous brainpower. The multi-brand conglomerate has inked a deal with Chinese smart-driving specialist Momenta through its joint venture, Dongfeng Stellantis Automotive Technology (DSAT).
Signed in Shanghai on September 24, this collaboration wants to deliver next-generation assisted and autonomous driving capabilities for future Peugeot and Jeep models. Western buyers won’t escape it: these co-developed systems seem explicitly earmarked for Europe and other international markets, proving that Stellantis is fully comfortable letting foreign code dictate your daily commute.
Rather than slapping a generic off-the-shelf driver-assist package onto every dashboard across its sprawling lineup, Stellantis claims it will adapt Momenta’s global R7 software architecture to respect each brand’s distinct driving dynamic.
For Jeep, that means recalibrating algorithms so your digital co-pilot doesn’t panic when crawling over rocks, maintaining that rugged sensation of driver control off the beaten track. For Peugeot, the focus shifts to tarmac agility, razor-sharp steering feedback, and silky-smooth dynamic responses. Crucially, the engineering effort goes beyond bolting on cameras, radars, and sensors.
Momenta and DSAT are directly tuning power steering, brake-by-wire feel, and powertrain calibration so the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) actually feel like an organic extension of the chassis rather than a frantic robot fighting you for control.
The fruits of this digital marriage should hit showrooms starting in 2027, debuting on next-generation electrified platforms spanning both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. Beyond basic lane-keeping, the roadmap encompasses Level 3 autonomous driving technology, allowing vehicles to handle driving duties entirely under specific conditions.
For Stellantis, merging its vehicle design experience with Momenta’s artificial intelligence expertise is a pragmatic survival move in a software-driven era. Meanwhile, Momenta’s balance sheet is on a tear: in the first half of 2026 alone, its technology was on roughly 321,000 new vehicles, an 83.7% jump compared to the same period in 2025. By the end of June 2026, Momenta’s cumulative footprint eclipsed one million vehicles across 105 different models and 26 manufacturers.
