Stellantis closed the first quarter of 2026 in the United States with 305,902 vehicles sold, up 4 percent compared with the same period a year earlier. That result looks even more significant in light of early estimates for the broader U.S. market, which appears to have contracted by around 6 percent.
This marks a reversal from the most difficult quarters of the recent past. Stellantis itself is now openly talking about a turnaround plan that appears to be producing its first effects, supported by a more competitive lineup and by continued work on the dealer network, which remains a central part of the group’s North American strategy.
Stellantis U.S. sales rise 4 percent in the first quarter of 2026 as the market declines
The strongest contribution to the quarter came from the brands on which Stellantis relies most heavily for volume in the U.S. market. Ram delivered especially encouraging signs, with growth driven by pickups and heavy-duty models. Jeep also made a meaningful contribution thanks to gains from the Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, while the Grand Wagoneer posted a particularly strong increase, confirming a more dynamic phase even at the upper end of the lineup. Dodge also added positive momentum, with the Durango continuing to play an important role in volume and the new Charger taking on growing weight in both the brand’s image and its commercial strategy.
At Chrysler, the Pacifica and Voyager continue to support the brand’s position in the minivan segment, while Fiat improved compared with the previous quarter. Alfa Romeo also posted growth in the U.S. market, with the Tonale standing out as one of the more dynamic models, especially in March.
Several secondary factors also helped complete the quarterly picture, and they are far from insignificant. Ram and Jeep both posted strong results in studies focused on reliability and residual value, while Ram’s return to NASCAR forms part of a broader effort to strengthen the brand’s visibility with the American public.
Stellantis will continue through the year with the priorities it has set for 2026 and will present its strategic plan during the Investor Day on May 21 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. That event should help clarify whether the growth recorded in this first quarter marks the beginning of a more stable phase for the group in the United States or whether it reflects a more limited improvement tied to temporary factors.
