The commercial launch of the Fiat Grande Panda, manufactured locally at the Stellantis plant in Tafraoui (Oran), remains highly anticipated in Algeria. While industrial progress is evident through the commissioning of welding and painting workshops using the CKD process, Fiat Algeria has yet to announce an official price or a specific order opening date, having previously dismissed rumors regarding costs. The plant aims to reach a production capacity of 90,000 vehicles in 2026 and 135,000 by 2028. Efforts to increase local integration rates and vocational training were highlighted during an official visit to the facility on October 13, 2026.