Fiat Gearing Up To Launch New Fastback And ‘GigaPanda’

Fiat previewed the two models last year when it unveiled five striking concept cars

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Fiat is readying two new compelling models, both of which will debut in the next 12 months. Compared to its current range, both models will be big and be underpinned by a low-cost platform from Stellantis. The first of these two new cars, currently known simply as the Fastback, will be unveiled before 2025 is up.

According to a report from the UK, the new Fastback will essentially combine the old Tipo, the current Fastback crossover sold in Brazil, and Turkey’s Egea, into one vehicle. Details about the available powertrains have yet to be confirmed, but there are likely to be a mix of ICE and electrified offerings, including a full EV.

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However, it’s probably Fiat’s second new SUV that will really turn heads. Currently known as the GigaPanda, it will be quite a bit bigger than the new Grande Panda. It will serve as a sister model to the new Citroen C3 Aircross and be offered in both five- and seven-seat guises.

A concept car previewed by Fiat in early 2024 provided us with a look at the new model. Painted in a bright shade of purple, that concept had a retro-themed exterior that includes large pixel LED lights, not dissimilar to those that Hyundai has been using for some of its EVs. Speaking with Auto Express, Fiat head of design François Leboine noted that some changes will be made for the production model.

Fiat GigaPanda Concept

“I cannot say we’ll do it [exactly] like this,” he said of the concept. But we’ve worked on this vehicle family and they are ready. The [Grande] Panda [concept] was a bit exaggerated, but all the cues were there. That’s more or less what will happen [with GigaPanda].”

Like the new Fiat Fastback, the GigaPanda will be offered with a selection of different powertrains. These could include the same 44 kWh and 54 kWh battery packs as available on the Citroen C3 Aircross, as well as Fiat’s 1.2-liter mild-hybrid system. More traditional petrol engines are also likely, as are potential ethanol options for markets like Brazil.

Fiat Fastback Concept