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New Fiat car on the way as a possible replacement for the Fiat Mobi! The new compact hatchback is already being tested in Brazil and promises to conquer the national market. With the idea of being an affordable and competitive car, the model seeks to meet the needs of consumers who prioritize economy, functionality and cost-benefit.
Fiat is implementing a strategic renewal of its automotive portfolio, focusing on the domestic market and now promises to bring a new replacement for the Fiat Mobi. The Italian brand, known for its compact and economical vehicles, is testing a new Hatchback in Brazil that will serve as a replacement for the Mobi and Argo models, which will be the national version of the Fiat Grande Panda, a cheap car that attracts attention abroad.
What will change in Fiat's new car for the national market?
This company movement aligns with the global trend of stellantis to unify its product lines, providing greater profitability. Recently, two units of the new Fiat hatchback were seen at Viracopos International Airport, in Campinas, São Paulo. They show a cheap car painted black and another camouflaged.
Although the replacement for the Fiat Mobi is based on the European Grande Panda, it will not be identical to the European version, but rather adapted to meet the demands of the Brazilian market, serving as the basis for the next generation of the Argo. What should not change in the new Fiat car are the dimensions, with 3,99 meters in length and 2,54 meters in wheelbase.
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The Grande Panda, Fiat's new hatchback, is based on the Smart Car platform, as Stellantis currently calls the CMP platform of the Citroën C3, Aircross and Basalt, and the Peugeot 208 and 2008. This platform is the new standard for the group's compact cars and Fiat is the last generalist brand to adopt it. The launch in Brazil will take even longer because the Betim (MG) factory needs to be updated.
Fiat's new cheap car promises to deliver up to 113 hp
Fiat's new hatchback is being developed and manufactured in Betim (MG), where it will be developed and manufactured as the new generation of the Argo or, codenamed Project 328/F1H. Since the Fiat Mobi does not have a new generation planned, this car will be a replacement for the Fiat Mobi and will be Fiat's cheapest car in Brazil once the older models are discontinued.
The design of the new Fiat car may follow the lines of the Grande Panda, but it won't be exactly the same. The new Fiat car has its name printed on the doors, for example, as well as headlights made up of LED dots. The tendency is for the Brazilian version to have other highlights, especially since it will arrive 2 years later. The square shapes, however, would be a great invitation to revive the Uno name.
One concept that is also maintained is that the Smart Car platform can give rise to cars with combustion engines, which in Brazil will be the 1.0 and 1.3 of the family. Firefly and GSE turbo, with a mild hybrid system, or an electric motor and they can all be manufactured on the same production line. In the cheapest cars, the electric motor can have between 58 hp and 113 hp, and the batteries can have between 29 and 44 kWh.
Other Fiat models that will hit the market automotive
In addition to the new replacement for the Fiat Mobi, the brand plans to launch new generations of Fastback and Pulse with international reach. The strategy aims to integrate the European and Brazilian lines, eliminating regionalism in Stellantis products.
The new concepts, known as Panda Fastback and Giga Panda, represent evolution. With the changes and the arrival of the new affordable car, Fiat reaffirms its commitment to growing in the global market, taking advantage of the synergies of the Stellantis group.
