Stellantis Has Huge Presence At The State Fair Of Texas

In an era when not all automakers show up to auto shows - Stellantis is showing up and then some. As we saw during media day last week, the automaker has a huge presence at this year's Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas with displays from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo. 

Chrysler Brand

We checked out the Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept during media day ahead of the fair's opening day.  The concept is Chrysler's answer to van-life adventures, an increasingly popular trend. 

The lifted, all-wheel-drive concept features unique badging, exterior and interior design, and loaded customization options for overlanding.  Third-row seats are replaced with a large cargo floor panel, so you can use the cabin for storage or sleeping.

Dodge Brand 

Dodge brought serious muscle to the fair with not just one, but two Charger beauties - both in gorgeous Redline Red.

New this year, the all-new 2026 Charger Scat Pack, powered by a 550-horsepower SIXPACK High-Output twin-turbo inline-six engine. Other specs include 531 pound-feet of torque, a 3.9-second 0-60 time and a quarter mile in 12.2 seconds. Dodge dubs it the most powerful vehicle in the industry under $55,000.

The all-electric, four-door Dodge Charger Daytona offers muscle car styling with modern practicality, a spacious interior and easier passenger access, which should appeal to those who want performance and everyday usability. It's EV powertrain delivering 670 horsepower, a 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds and a quarter mile time of 11.5 seconds, the Dodge Charger Daytona is the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car priced at a U.S. MSRP of $59,995.

You'll also find the track-ready 2026 Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak on display.  The supercharged, 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine-powered Durango is available with more than six million potential customization combinations. Customers can select from six different wheel options, six available exterior colors, six exterior badge color choices, five seat colors with three seating configurations, five dual-stripe options, and four brake caliper colors and seat belt colors. 

Jeep Brand

Jeep is showing off the new 2026 Jeep Cherokee, which is returning after a short hiatus.  Jeep dubs it as the most capable Jeep ever. It's equipped with a new 1.6-liter turbo-four hybrid engine that can go the distance.  It delivers more than 500 miles to a tank of fuel and an estimated 37 mpg combined.

Other Jeep vehicles on display include the Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer, Wagoneer S and Compass.

At the Jeep display, visitors will enjoy:

• Camp Jeep – buckle up for a ride-along adventure that showcases Jeep’s legendary off-road capability. Professional drivers take guests through a rugged course filled with steep climbs, sharp descents and challenging terrain
• Corn Hole Game – kick back and enjoy some friendly competition with this classic, Texas-sized fairground favorite 
• Kids Drive Zone – little explorers can hop into pint-sized Jeep Wranglers and Ram trucks, designed just for them. It’s the perfect place for young fans to start their journey into the world of adventure
• First-generation Jeep Cherokee Vignette – features a 1983 Jeep Cherokee SJ, the final year of the trailblazing SUV that defined adventure and set the stage for generations of Cherokee vehicles to come 
• Duck, Duck, Guess! – guess how many ducks are in our giant box of ducks to win a $100 gift card

Ram Truck Brand

The big Ram news of late is of course the return the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine to the 2026 Ram 1500 lineup.  It's available on Tradesman, Express, Warlock, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Rebel, Limited and Longhorn. Now enhanced with standard eTorque mild hybrid technology, this iconic powertrain delivers 395 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque and snarls through a standard GT performance exhaust system.  

For Heavy Duty truck fans, Ram will showcase its latest heavy haulers, including the bold Black Express and Warlock models, entry-level customized and off-road truck options that combine style and substance with exceptional value. The Ram display also features a full lineup of Ram trucks that proudly includes the reigning “Full-size Truck of Texas” and “Luxury Pickup Truck of Texas” Ram 1500, as well as the “Heavy Duty Pickup Truck of Texas” Ram 2500.   

Ram experiences and interactive games include:

• NASCAR Truck Zone – celebrate Ram’s return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and get up close and personal to the Ram 1500 NASCAR Concept Truck, showcasing Ram’s racing heritage and performance legacy  
• Bucking HEMI Mechanical Bull Ride – saddle up and hang on tight! Challenge your friends to see who can last the longest on the HEMI mechanical bull 
• RAMdemption Monster Truck – witness the sheer power of RAMdemption, the monster truck that embodies Ram’s bold attitude and unstoppable capability
• Ram 1500 RHO Thrill Ride – buckle up for a high-speed off-road adventure in the Ram 1500 RHO, Ram’s latest full-size sport truck offering 
• RamBox Challenge – race to pack supplies into Ram 1500’s signature cargo management system for prizes and bragging rights

FIAT/Alfa Romeo 

The FIAT brand display features 500e Inspired by Beauty, a special edition of the all-electric hatchback that blends Italian elegance with modern EV technology 

Alfa Romeo showcases its Tonale, which blends 115 years of heritage with turbocharged performance and advanced driver assistance systems.