Stellantis Q1 2026 Shipments Rise 12% to 1.4 Million Units, Led by North America and Europe
Stellantis reported estimated consolidated shipments of 1.4 million units in Q1 2026, a 12% increase year-over-year, driven by growth in North America and Enlarged Europe.
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What Happened
Stellantis N.V. released its estimated consolidated shipments for the first quarter of 2026, totaling 1.4 million units, up 12% compared to the same period in 2025. The increase was led by Enlarged Europe and North America, with additional contributions from Middle East & Africa and South America.
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up 12% year-over-year from 1.217 million units in Q1 2025
In North America, shipments rose 17% year-over-year to 379,000 units, driven by the Ram 1500 HEMI V8, refreshed Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and the all-new Jeep Cherokee. Enlarged Europe saw a 12% increase to 637,000 units, boosted by Smart Car platform models (Citroën C3, C3 Aircross, Opel/Vauxhall Frontera, Fiat Grande Panda) and Leapmotor-branded vehicles, which reached approximately 27,000 shipments.
Why this matters
The growth signals recovery in key markets, supported by strong performance of new models like the Ram 1500 and Jeep Cherokee, and highlights Stellantis' ability to increase sales despite challenges in regions like Argentina.
Terms in This Story
- Consolidated shipments
- Vehicles delivered to dealers, distributors, or directly to retail and fleet customers, which generally drive revenue recognition for the automaker.
- Year-over-year (y-o-y)
- A comparison of a metric for one period to the same period one year earlier, used to measure growth or decline.
- BEV
- Battery electric vehicle, a vehicle powered solely by an electric battery with no internal combustion engine.
- LCV
- Light commercial vehicle, such as vans and pickup trucks used for commercial purposes.
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