Fiat brand introduced 5 new concept vehicles inspired by Panda city cars. The company plans to launch a new car every year.
Fiat exhibited 5 new concept vehicles, which it emphasized will inspire a new Panda vehicle family that will come with various powertrains on the same platform.
The new series of the Italian car manufacturer, inspired by the Panda city cars, is said to start production with a new city car in July 2024. It is also said that a new vehicle will be produced every year for the following 3 years. Let us announce here that the concepts are also the harbingers of the fastback sedan, pickup, SUV and caravan. Meanwhile, Fiat gave the good news that it will produce not only electric versions of each vehicle, but also hybrid and internal combustion engine versions.
Let us note that even if the brand is in the leading position in car sales by selling 2023 million vehicles in 1,3, it has difficulty maintaining its presence in North America. The brand noted that it sold only 605 vehicles in the US last year, a decrease of approximately 2022 percent compared to 33. Although the company's new electric vehicle, the Fiat 500e model, is aimed at the North American market, it remains unclear whether US car customers will be interested in such a small vehicle.
It is a matter of curiosity which models of Panda will be released among the 5 new concepts.
The company introduced the city car concept; He calls it a 'Mega-Panda', slightly different from the existing city car and larger in size. For inspiration, the design group can look to architecture, especially the iconic Lingotto building in Turin, Italy, and create cars with features specific to those buildings.
Panda underlines that the city car will be based on Stellantis' multi-power platform, meaning it will be compatible with all types of fuel. It is also likely to have some nice features, such as a 'self-wrapping' icon and a charging cable, which the brand says will make it easier to connect and remove the vehicle. Regarding the high driving situation, he emphasizes that it aims to increase visibility for users who use the city car in an urban environment. However, we should point out that it invites domestic drivers to travel or go on weekend trips.
He said that the pickup model will be based on the Strada model, Fiat's best-selling vehicle in the South American region. The company adds that the vehicle could evolve beyond regional appeal into something more global. Fiat cannot help but say that the Pickup will have the functionality of a light commercial vehicle and the comfort of an SUV, but in a more suitable size for urban environments.
The SUV concept, which is planned to be one step beyond the brand's small car roots, will be a special choice for families and users who need more space. The Panda SUV model will arrive with hybrid or gas/battery or electric engine models.
The caravan concept creates an option for those who want to go on an unusual trip. The company says the following about the repeat concept: “The concept should remind us of the versatility of a car built for the city, with the features of an SUV and the spirit of a safe companion,” he said.
It is currently unknown which of these concepts will make it to the final stage and which will be shelved. Fiat also emphasizes that although it has introduced a total of 5 concepts as of today, it will introduce only 4 new vehicles in the next four years.
