Windsor Shutdown May Stall Dodge Charger SIXPACK Launch

Windsor Shutdown May Stall Dodge Charger SIXPACK Launch​

Stellantis' Plant Pause Could Push Back Twin-Turbo Muscle Car Production​

Stellantis has hit the brakes at its Windsor Assembly Plant, and that could mean a delay for Dodge’s highly anticipated return to internal combustion engine (ICE) power with its 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK.

The Canadian facility, located just across the river from Detroit, was idled this past Monday. Although the shutdown is being called “temporary,” it’s expected to last at least two weeks—and possibly longer. This development is creating major uncertainty for both plant workers and local suppliers who rely heavily on the plant’s production schedule.

Windsor Shutdown May Stall Dodge Charger SIXPACK Launch

Stellantis's Windsor shutdown could delay the highly anticipated Dodge Charger SIXPACK launch. Learn more about the impact.

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[Jeeper1961]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this temporary shutdown due to lack of I-6 engines from Saltillo?

 

[TripleT]

Move to Belvedere

 

[dgx]

Move to Belvedere

New RAM mid-sized / Dakota thing is going Belvedere. $3.6B (billion, with a B) invested in Windsor and Brampton to crank out STLA Large sedans, vans, etc.

 

[TripleT]

New RAM mid-sized / Dakota thing is going Belvedere. $3.6B (billion, with a B) invested in Windsor and Brampton to crank out STLA Large sedans, vans, etc.

Same Architecture so it is not an issue.

 

[dgx]

Same Architecture so it is not an issue.

I'm not sure that's true. STLA Large for the Charger + Van, STLA "Frame" for the RAMCharger and possibly the Dakota.

 

[BWS1]

I can’t get used to this new paradigm . A car maker that doesn’t actually make cars. Just can’t figure out how they’re gonna make money. Oh well. Margins I guess.

 

[TripleT]

I'm not sure that's true. STLA Large for the Charger + Van, STLA "Frame" for the RAMCharger and possibly the Dakota.

My understanding is the STLA Large will be the Architecture for the "Dakota" which really isn't that too far from the CUSW. RamCharger is on the Frame that has plenty of USA capacity Toledo, Warren and Sterling Heights.

 

[redriderbob]

 

[redriderbob]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this temporary shutdown due to lack of I-6 engines from Saltillo?

No. Tariffs. That’s the Warren Truck Assembly Plant for engines.

 

[TripleT]

Dakota, Charger, and Pacifica are all similar sized….. capacity diversity

 

[Mopar426]

Annnd tariffs are off again

 

[Mike201]

Most of this maybe over in 2 weeks. Let’s hope.

 

[AlexB]

Most of this maybe over in 2 weeks. Let’s hope.

Tariffs are not off for Canada and Mexico.

 

[redriderbob]

Annnd tariffs are off again

Not for the auto industry.

 

[ipa0628]

Not for the auto industry.

Trump needs to abide by the agreement with Canada and Mexico he signed in either '18 or '19.
If he doesn't like the terms of it now, negotiate it, not idiotic tariffs.

 

[cygnus]

“Dodge will adapt by limiting EV sales to custom orders for the 2026 model year, our sources say.”

Literally called it, along with the EV program being cancelled by the 2027 MY.

Damn I am good

 

[cygnus]

I can’t get used to this new paradigm . A car maker that doesn’t actually make cars. Just can’t figure out how they’re gonna make money. Oh well. Margins I guess.

Absolutely horrific product planning circa 2020-2021 + Tavares caused this.

If they would have listened to my product planning posts on this forum, they would not be in the mess they are in now.

The next mess is the 2026 Grand Cherokee four banger EVO-T4 disaster.

As I’ve stated in previous posts, the ICE powertrain mess will begin to be fixed with Ram and the Hemi for the 2026 MY, but there are huge issues for STLA Large powertrain that probably won’t be fixed until 2028 MY.

 

[AlexB]

Not for the auto industry.

"brand’s U.S. lineup, the Enclave, is assembled at the GM Lansing Delta Township plant in Michigan. However, even the Enclave isn’t immune to tariff-related pressures. Per previous coverage, just 36 percent of the Enclave’s parts content is sourced from the U.S. and Canada (combined figures), while 24 percent is sourced from Mexico"
@TripleT
This applies to the Chevy Traverse,too

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/04/will-buick-survive-in-the-u-s-with-long-term-import-tariffs/amp/

 

[vbondjr1]

An STLA Large Dakota would truly be an interesting vehicle. It would be a direct competitor to the Honda Ridgeline, albeit with more power. It'd have roughly the same wheelbase as the Current Durango (121.1") and have roughly the same amount of interior as the front two rows of a Durango with potential a 5ft bed. Throw the hurricane engines in this and you've got a really nice street truck. Way back when on that STellantis EV day presentation, there was talk of an STLA Large pickup along with another SUV that resembled the Hornet. I don't think the delay will be that long so we should start seeing stuff soon