Stellantis' Special Vehicles Platform concentrates projects adapted for itinerant vaccination, ambulances and accessible transport
Stellantis consolidated its operations in the Brazilian automotive customization market through the expansion of the Special Vehicle Platform South America. This strategic division, dedicated to adapting factory models to the demands of private companies and public institutions, has focused heavily on the development of solutions aimed at the areas of health, logistics and social assistance, combining advanced engineering with rigorous technical quality standards.
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One of the main recent highlights of this operation is the so-called “Vacimóvel”. Developed from a public bid, the project has already delivered about 200 units that operate as true itinerant health posts in several municipalities of Minas Gerais. The initiative aims to democratize access to immunization in remote regions and facilitate care for vulnerable audiences, such as the elderly and people with disabilities.
To ensure the effectiveness of the medical service, the vehicles leave the factory equipped with a 120-liter refrigerated chamber, air conditioning, anti-flame thermal insulation, sinks for sanitization and even a 24-inch TV.
The offensive in the health area extends to the light commercial vehicle segment, which today offers options for different levels of medical complexity. The Fiat Ducato van, for example, can be configured as a complete Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ambulance.
The Citroën Jumpy acts as a semi-ICU, while the Peugeot Partner Rapid utility vehicle is adapted for patient removal, making it the ideal choice for agile operations on narrow urban roads. According to Frederico Fialho, vice president of Product Planning at the automaker, the goal is to deliver tailor-made solutions that ensure maximum safety and productivity at the end of the day.
In addition to the hospital front, the manufacturer is rapidly advancing on the assistive mobility agenda. In December 2025, Stellantis delivered to the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance (MDS) the first Fiat Ducato vans fully adapted for the transport of wheelchair users.
With capacity for up to 10 passengers — including the exclusive space for wheelchair users — the models have an accessibility elevator and a strict road safety scheme. The official forecast is that more than 500 of these specialized units will hit the streets throughout 2026, consolidating once and for all the brand’s versatility in supporting essential services.
