
Stellantis manufactures vehicles under 14 distinct brand umbrellas, primarily categorized by their market region and heritage. The core brands for North America are Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler. In Europe, the key brands are Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Vauxhall, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and Abarth. The group also includes the luxury marque Maserati and plans for future premium electric vehicles under the DS Automobiles brand.
Stellantis was formed in 2021 through a merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the PSA Group. This created one of the world's largest automakers, with a portfolio designed to cover nearly every segment of the market.
In North America, you'll find iconic models like the Jeep Wrangler (a benchmark for off-road capability), the Ram pickup trucks (known for their powertrain and towing capacity), and performance-focused Dodge muscle cars like the Challenger and Charger. Chrysler currently focuses on people-movers like the Pacifica minivan.
Across the Atlantic, the lineup is completely different. European brands like Peugeot and Fiat are leaders in producing fuel-efficient and stylish compact cars, hatchbacks, and vans crucial for urban driving. The Peugeot 208 and Fiat 500 are consistently top-sellers. Opel and Vauxhall (the same cars, just branded differently for European markets) offer a range of mainstream family vehicles.
Below is a table highlighting some of the most recognizable models from key Stellantis brands.
| Brand | Region | Example Model | Key Model Feature/Segment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep | North America | Wrangler | Iconic 4x4 Off-Road SUV |
| Ram | North America | 1500 Truck | Full-Size Pickup Truck |
| Dodge | North America | Challenger | High-Performance Muscle Car |
| Chrysler | North America | Pacifica | Minivan / People Mover |
| Peugeot | Europe | 208 | Supermini / B-segment Hatchback |
| Citroën | Europe | C5 Aircross | Comfort-Focused Compact SUV |
| Fiat | Europe | 500 | City Car / Fashion Icon |
| Alfa Romeo | Europe/Global | Giulia | Sport Sedan |
| Opel/Vauxhall | Europe | Corsa | Supermini / B-segment Hatchback |
| Maserati | Global | Grecale | Luxury SUV |

Honestly, I just think of them as the company that owns Jeep and Ram. Those are the big ones you see everywhere. But my neighbor has a sharp-looking Alfa Romeo, and I was surprised to learn it's part of the same group. It's basically a giant car company formed by mashing together a bunch of other car companies. So if you're looking at a Dodge, a Peugeot, or a Maserati, they're all under the same corporate roof now.

It's fascinating from a brand perspective. They have a portfolio engineered for market coverage. In the U.S., it's the powerhouse of Jeep, Ram, and Dodge. In Europe, it's the volume players: Peugeot, Fiat, Citroën. Then they layer in the specialized brands for performance and luxury, like Alfa Romeo and Maserati. It’s a strategic collection, not a random one, allowing them to compete in almost every automotive segment worldwide without the brands cannibalizing each other's sales.

If you're shopping, the brand matters more than the parent company. You wouldn't cross-shop a rugged Jeep with a fancy Maserati. But it means shared technology. The new Dodge Hornet SUV shares its underlying platform with the Alfa Romeo Tonale. This can be good—proven parts—but can also dilute a brand's unique feel. So while Stellantis makes a huge range of cars, always judge the specific model you're looking at, not just the corporate badge on the building.


