Fiat Unveils Five Panda-Inspired Concepts, Colour Us Intrigued
As the 2024 Geneva Motor Show kicked off on Monday, Fiat released a video showcasing a new range of five electric concept cars inspired by the Panda, the fourth generation of which will debut later this year.
The first car will be presented in July during the brand’s 125th anniversary celebration. That car will then be followed by a new model every year until 2027.
All will share the same philosophy—Functionality should never exist without Fun—and the same technology, not to mention a single global platform developed by Stellantis. They will also feature an efficient use of space together with sustainable materials as Fiat takes on the challenge of producing more sustainable and affordable cars with its “less is more” motto.
Browse through our photo gallery above to take a closer look at these five colourful concepts from Fiat.
City Car
A sort of “Mega-Panda,” this first concept was inspired by the brand’s birthplace: the iconic Lingotto building in Turin with its famous rooftop test track. Interestingly, Fiat aims to make plugging and unplugging easier with a “self-winding cable.”
Inside, the oval shape of the rooftop test track has influenced some of the aspects of the new model’s interiors, from the dashboard to the display and seats.
Pick-up
Fiat is the market leader in South America and the Strada pick-up is the best-selling vehicle on the Brazilian market. This new concept blends the body style of a pick-up with the functionality of an LCV and the comfort of a SUV in a size that is suitable to urban environments.
We have no idea about its capabilities, but if you thought the Hyundai Santa Cruz had a tiny cargo bed, you might want to revise your definition.
Fastback
An heir to two of the brand’s biggest hits, namely the Fiat Fastback in Brazil and the Fiat Tipo in the Middle East and Africa, this fastback aims to follow in their footsteps and establish itself at a global level in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and even Europe.
Fiat sees it as a sporty and youthful alternative to the many SUVs out there.
SUV
The fourth concept is a spacious SUV, or a sort of “Giga-Panda” if you prefer. The stretched body provides more cargo room and versatility for families.
Camper
The last concept is hailed as the ultimate do-it-all vehicle featuring the new dolce vita style and reconnecting people to each other and nature. It pays homage to the “Fun-ctionality” of the Panda from the 1980s, Fiat claims. For sure, the all-terrain tires and innovative cargo system on the roof promise to open up a ton of possibilities.
Campeur
Enfin, le dernier concept se veut un véhicule tout-aller pour les gens qui rêvent de plein air et d’expédition. Selon Fiat, il rend hommage à la « Fun-ctionality » de la Panda des années 1980. Les pneus tout-terrain et le système de chargement sur le toit multiplient certainement les possibilités!