Stellantis announced a new partnership with Chinese state-owned manufacturer Dongfeng to produce four new Peugeot and Jeep models in China starting next year.
The deal expands their existing joint venture – Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile (DPCA) – which already builds several Peugeot models for Chinese customers. DPCA has manufactured the 4008, 5008, and long-wheelbase 508 L for the local market.
The facility also produced the previous generation Citroen C5 Aircross and C5 X.
Two Jeep models and two Peugeot models will be manufactured for both domestic sales and export markets under the expanded agreement.
Stellantis described the Jeep vehicles as “off-road new-energy vehicles” but hasn’t released additional specifications. The term new-energy vehicle – or NEV – covers electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen-powered vehicles in Chinese automotive regulations.
Details about the Peugeot models remain limited. The company confirmed they’ll be based on the Concept 6 and Concept 8 show cars that appeared at the 2026 Beijing motor show.
The Concept 6 previews a sleek estate similar to the 508. The Concept 8 represents a new flagship SUV that’s reportedly larger than any previous Peugeot model.
Given China’s push toward electrification, both Peugeot models will likely fall under NEV classifications.
Investment Details
The partnership represents €1 billion (£871 million) in combined investment. Stellantis will contribute approximately €130 million (£113 million) to the total.
The Hubei province and Wuhan municipality are providing automotive industrial policy support for the project.
This expansion fits into Stellantis’s broader strategy to strengthen relationships with Chinese joint venture partners. The company is working to establish itself as a major player in the global EV market through these partnerships.
“Dongfeng’s technology is more advanced than what we can deliver in Europe.”
Alain Favey, Peugeot’s CEO, made that statement while explaining the strategic value of the partnership.
Stellantis recently confirmed that another Chinese partner, Leapmotor, will build a new Vauxhall SUV using the Hangzhou-based company’s EV platform. The moves demonstrate how European manufacturers are increasingly relying on Chinese technology and manufacturing capabilities to compete in the electric vehicle space.
The DPCA joint venture will handle production of all four new models at its Chinese facilities.
