Fiat is making a strong bet on the renewal of its lineup by opting for larger and more practical vehicles, built using Stellantis’ economical architecture.
The new models aim to fill a gap in Fiat’s range, while also relying on brands and concepts that have already contributed to the Italian brand demonstrating its value.
The first of the two models, currently known only as Fastback, is expected to hit the market before the end of 2025.
Everything suggests that the new model being developed as a mix of the discontinued Tipo, the Fastback already sold in Brazil, and the Egea from Turkey, will result in a compact and practical crossover. The engine options have not yet been revealed, but everything points to a mix of internal combustion engines, hybrids, and very likely, a fully electric version.
However, it is likely that the second new SUV from Fiat will attract attention. This is the GigaPanda, a new SUV that Fiat is preparing, which will be larger than the new Grande Panda, featuring five and seven-seat versions.
The concept revealed last year by Fiat stood out with a purple body, and it may be in preparation by Fiat, as in an interview with “AutoExpress,” Fiat’s design director, François Leboine, noted that the production model will feature some changes compared to the 2024 concept.
“I can’t say that we will do it the same way,” said Leboine about the concept. “But we are working on this family of vehicles and they are ready. The Grande Panda concept was a bit exaggerated, but all the elements were there. It’s more or less what will happen with the GigaPanda.”
Like the new Fiat Fastback, the GigaPanda should also feature various types of engines, which may include the same 44 kWh and 54 kWh batteries that Citroën equipped the new C3 Aircross with, as well as the mild hybrid system with a 1.2-liter engine used by Fiat.
