Egypt to Exclusively Produce New Stellantis Car Model by 2026 under AOI Leadership
Egypt is moving forward with plans to locally manufacture a brand-new car model in partnership with French automotive giant Stellantis, with production expected to commence by the end of 2026. The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) will oversee the project, with a total production target of 240,000 vehicles, as confirmed by the Egyptian Presidency.
The announcement followed a meeting between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and AOI Chairman Mokhtar Abdel Latif, where they reviewed the organization's key industrial activities and the performance of its subsidiaries.
President El-Sisi emphasized the importance of reinforcing collaboration with private sector partners—both domestic and international—as part of Egypt's broader strategy to localize the automotive industry, increase local component integration, and grow exports of domestically manufactured products.
Notably, the upcoming car model will be produced exclusively at AOI's manufacturing facilities in Egypt and will not be built at any other Stellantis site globally.
The AOI is already producing the Citroën C4X locally in cooperation with Stellantis and the Arab American Vehicles Company (AAV), achieving a 45% local content rate. Initial prototypes were completed in March 2025, with plans to produce 7,000 units annually over four years, totaling 28,000 vehicles.
According to AOI Chairman Mokhtar Abdel Latif, the organization is executing a comprehensive strategy aimed at expanding local manufacturing capabilities, increasing exports, and enhancing technological advancement across its factories. Central to this strategy is fostering public-private partnerships by leveraging AOI's cutting-edge industrial infrastructure.
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