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Fiat promises to revolutionize the national market with an affordable and innovative model. With a design inspired by the Great Panda and the possibility of electric motorization, the new compact promises to be the brand's cheapest in Brazil.
Prepare for the arrival of a New model that can transform the Brazilian market.
Fiat, in a bold move, is set to launch a vehicle that not only targets the consumer's pocket but also brings a series of technological and design innovations.
Based on the modern Smart Car platform, this new compact from Fiat promises to compete with the Fiat Mobi, being pointed out as the future cheapest car from the automaker in Brazil.
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What to expect from the new model?
According to portal Quatro Rodas, the new Fiat car is being developed at the Betim (MG) factory and is already seen as a future generation of the Argo.
Codenamed Project 328 and F1H, the compact is part of a family of vehicles that will be built on the same platform as the popular Citroën C3 and Peugeot 208, known for their affordability and versatility.
This platform is the basis for Stellantis compact cars and, when incorporated by Fiat, represents a significant advance in local production.
The Smart Car platform was designed to house both combustion and electric engines, a strategic choice that allows Fiat to adapt the model for the future, as demand for electric vehicles increases in Brazil.
Betim: the hub of innovation
The Fiat factory in Betim will be updated to handle the new model and its derivatives.
This investment is not only for the production of a compact hatchback, but also for a new line of vehicles, which will include an SUV inspired by the Citroën Aircross, intended to replace the Fiat Pulse, as well as a coupe SUV that could take the place of the Fiat Fastback.
The bet is ambitious, as it even includes a new double cabin pickup truck that, in the long term, could replace the renowned Fiat Strada.
This family of vehicles, expected to be complete by the end of this decade, reflects Fiat's strategy of expanding its presence in the most desired segments of the market.
Design and differences for the national market
Although inspired by the European Grande Panda model, the design of the national car will have particularities to please the Brazilian public.
Unlike the European Panda, which displays the name prominently on the doors and has LED headlights, the Brazilian version promises a more simplified look and adaptations that better suit local tastes.
There is even speculation about the return of the Uno name, famous for its cost-benefit and practicality.
Fiat and the flexibility of the Smart Car platform
One of the biggest advantages of the Smart Car platform is its versatility.
In addition to supporting both internal combustion and electric engines, this platform allows the manufacture of different types of vehicles on the same production line.
The combustion engines available will be the well-known Firefly and GSE turbo, with 1.0 and 1.3 versions, both equipped with a mild hybrid system to improve efficiency.
In electric models, Fiat is betting on engines ranging from 58 to 113 hp, with batteries that can vary between 29 and 44 kWh.
This range of options is strategic, as it allows Fiat to adjust the product to demand and even to policies to encourage electric cars in Brazil.
A look at the future of electrification in Brazil
With the changes implemented at the Betim factory, Fiat is preparing for a future in which electrification will be part of the reality of Brazilian consumers.
The factory, according to Quatro Rodas, is being structured to produce electric motors and assemble batteries locally, which will allow the manufacture of fully electric vehicles at more competitive prices.
The viability of these models will depend on the infrastructure to electric cars in Brazil, such as the charging network and tax incentives that can reduce production costs and facilitate consumer access to electric vehicles.
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