The new Fiat Panda is almost here. A few days ago, my colleague José Antonio already told you about the generational change for this highly successful model from the Italian brand. Fiat wants to boost its sales and regain its rightful place. In that regard, the Panda will play an important role.
We don't know if FCA and PSA, two of the world's largest automakers, will ultimately merge . If this merger does go through, Fiat will have a significant role, as it would presumably position itself as a brand of small vehicles . Many of these are expected to be electric.
And that's where the idea of a future electric Fiat Panda comes in . The Panda's styling, like that of the 500, has a lot of charm. That's why it could be positioned as a neo-retro style product, but with a size and capabilities greater than the upcoming Fiat 500. Our friends at motor.es have created a rendering: the image at the top of this page. Will the next electric Fiat Panda look like this? It's rumored that it could arrive in 2023.
Last year, Fiat unveiled its Centoventi, a prototype intended to preview the design of the next Panda . Undoubtedly, and although it's a concept car , its silhouette and many details perfectly match this hypothetical future Fiat Panda. It's a very compact model with a short hood and a high roof to maximize interior space. It also features distinctive and interesting characteristics at the front and rear.
The main focus of this recreation has been to bring the Centoventi electric prototype closer to a production model. In other words, they've refined details to make it more marketable and move it away from its prototype form. It features more "marketable" body lines, wheels and tires closer to what's available on the real market , and a slightly longer body with five doors, improving the practicality of this city car.
