The New Fiat Fastback is the car that will redefine Fiat’s future. Coming by late 2025, it combines the Tipo, Brazilian Fastback and Egea into one vehicle, with hybrid and electric engines.
The New Fiat Fastback is expected by the end of 2025, alongside the Giga Panda, and promises to be a revolutionary vehicle for the Turin-based brand. This unique car will combine the features of the old Tipo, the current Brazilian Fastback and the Turkish Egea, replacing as many as three models in one fell swoop.
The Fastback 2025 and the Giga Panda revolutionize the Fiat range
Fiat is preparing for a significant relaunch by the end of 2025 with two new models that promise to redefine its offerings: the New Fiat Fastback and the Giga Panda. These two vehicles aim to strengthen Fiat’s global position, as revealed by Gaetano Thorel, head of the brand in Europe, in an exclusive interview with Auto Express.
The New Fiat Fastback
The New Fiat Fastback is intended to simultaneously replace three separate models: the old Tipo, the current Fastback crossover sold in Brazil, and the Turkish Egea. This strategy consolidates the offering, simplifying the range and streamlining production. Rumors from the UK suggest a versatile and functional car.
Although engine details have not yet been officially confirmed, it is safe to expect a combination of internal combustion and electrified powertrains. There will also be no shortage of an all-electric version, in line with Fiat’s commitment to sustainable mobility.
“Lego” design and strategy according to François Leboine
The design of the New Fiat Fastback and Giga Panda will draw inspiration from the retro-modern look of the Fiat Grande Panda. François Leboine, Fiat’s head of design, explained to Auto Express how this philosophy is part of an innovative “Lego” system. This approach allows vehicles of different sizes to be built using many common components, drastically reducing production costs. The 2024 concept cars have already shown the versatility of this system, anticipating the brand’s future styling direction.
With the arrival of the New Fastback and the Giga Panda, Fiat is positioned to complete its rebirth, aiming for a stronger presence in the global market.
The future Fiat Fastback promises to have a distinctive design and a solid technological foundation. According to François Leboine, Fiat’s head of design, the car will sport an angular tail end with a diagonally sloping rear window, echoing the slant of the windshield – a styling element already present in the Grande Panda. Overall, the Fastback’s silhouette will recall that of the Polestar 2, a tall sedan.
Shared architecture for low cost
Underneath the elegant body, the New Fiat Fastback, like the Giga Panda, will take advantage of the low-cost Stellantis architecture. This platform, already successfully introduced on the Citroën C3 and the basis of the Grande Panda, is a strategic choice for the group.
Leboine emphasized that the “smart car platform” will make it possible to “propose and produce new vehicles intended for different regions of the world and different customers, sometimes replacing existing products or even introducing new products.” This means that the full range of electric vehicle powertrains and batteries on the Smart platform will be ready to equip the future Fiat family, providing flexibility and optimized costs.
In summary, the New Fiat Fastback promises to combine modern style, functionality and the efficiency of a shared platform, marking an important step in the brand’s global revitalization strategy.
