Fiat has confirmed it’s launching the new Grizzly as a C-segment SUV with both standard and coupé versions by the end of this year.
The announcement came during the 2026 Stellantis Investor Day, where Fiat CEO Olivier Francois outlined the brand’s expansion plans.
“The new Fiat Grizzly, and you see two silhouettes, because it’s designed for three regions of the world, it completes the Panda and Grande Panda family,” Francois said.
“Same DNA, still built on Smart Car, but it’s a bigger animal.”
The CEO stressed that Grizzly models aren’t Pandas – they’re Panda-inspired. Both versions will adopt the boxy design language from the 1980s original and current Grande Panda.
Design Takes Cues From Fastback Concept
The SUV coupé version draws inspiration from the Fiat Fastback concept. This means pixelated headlight signatures and squared-off wheel arches similar to the Grande Panda.
Fiat’s targeting the value-focused market currently dominated by the Dacia Duster. The Grizzly promises to be “affordable, spacious, and desirable.”
The cabin prioritizes practicality and utility with hard-wearing materials throughout.
Interior design references Fiat’s famous Lingotto plant and its oval-shaped rooftop test track – the same approach used in the Grande Panda. Expect oval design elements mixed with recycled materials like bamboo fibers.
Bright, high-contrast stitching will accent the combination of soft and hard-touch surfaces.
Cost control means the Grizzly will likely share the Grande Panda’s display setup: a 10-inch driver display and 10.25-inch infotainment screen. Physical climate control buttons will remain – a practical choice many drivers appreciate.
Smart Car Platform Brings Two Battery Options
The Grizzly rides on Stellantis’s low-cost Smart Car platform. It’s the same foundation used for the Grande Panda and Citroën e-C3 Aircross.
Two battery options will be available:
- 44kWh battery – provides up to 180 miles of range
- 54kWh battery – manages up to 250 miles on a single charge
The Grande Panda’s in-bumper charging cable design will carry over to the Grizzly.
Expected pricing starts around £25,000 for the standard SUV. The coupé version will command a slight premium.
Fiat’s also developing a “baby” Panda to slot below the Grande Panda. This smaller model will use the new E-Car system being developed for upcoming EU regulations.
Production will happen in Italy alongside the upcoming electric Citroën 2CV – keeping manufacturing costs competitive while meeting European market demands.
