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Fiat Grizzly
Technical description:
Model: Grizzly
Body Type: SUV, Coupe-SUV
Platform: Smart Car
Battery: 44 kWh, 54 kWh
Range: 180 miles, 250 miles
Charging 10-80%: 30 minutes
Power: 111 hp
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Stellantis has given the clearest look yet at the Fiat Grizzly, the larger model related to the Grande Panda. The car is due to go on sale later in 2026 in two forms: a traditional SUV and the sleeker Grizzly Fastback coupe-SUV. Fiat CEO Olivier Francois says the Grande Panda marked Fiat’s return to affordable family movers, while Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback complete the line-up with two vehicles shaped around different needs and lifestyles.
At around 4.5 metres long, the new model will sit above the Grande Panda even though both cars use the Smart Car platform. That extra size is central to the project, because Fiat is promising more family space and a boot it describes as best in class. The Dacia Bigster and entry-level versions of the Nissan Qashqai are direct rivals.
The design keeps the boxy proportions that make the car immediately recognisable as part of the Panda family. The SUV and Fastback look identical from the front, with a gloss black trim piece running between the four-pixel headlights. Extra illuminated elements appear to converge towards the Fiat badge in the centre.
Both body styles also receive bulky wheelarch cladding and a rear black strip that mirrors the front graphic, again using pixel-style LED lighting. The periwinkle and burned orange colours shown underline Fiat’s plan not to offer grey paint. Buyers should instead expect a range of brighter shades similar to those available on the Grande Panda.
Specifications and technology
The Grizzly uses Stellantis’s Smart Car architecture, already found under the Grande Panda and larger C-segment models such as the Citroen C3 Aircross and Vauxhall Frontera. The platform can take pure-petrol, hybrid and electric powertrains, and it can also be stretched with a longer wheelbase and wider track. That allows Fiat to move into a larger class while keeping common hardware across the group.
Petrol-powered versions will use a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. Hybrid models will pair that engine with a six-speed automatic gearbox that has an integrated electric motor. This layout is familiar from other Smart Car-based models.
Electric powertrain and key figures
Electric versions will be offered with either a 44kWh or 54kWh battery, as in the e-C3 Aircross and Frontera Electric. They should deliver close to 180 miles of range and 250 miles of range respectively. A maximum charging rate of 100kW will allow a 10 to 80 per cent top-up in about half an hour.
The front wheels are likely to be driven by a 111bhp front-mounted electric motor. Fiat may choose a stronger motor to give the bigger cars more punch than the smaller Grande Panda. The interior is also expected to carry over a similar technology package, including a 10-inch driver information display.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | around 4.5 metres |
| Platform | Smart Car |
| Petrol engine | 1.2-litre three-cylinder |
| Battery | 44kWh or 54kWh |
| Range | around 180 miles or 250 miles |
| DC charging | 100kW, 10-80% in about 30 minutes |
Markets, prices and availability
Fiat says the Grizzly will go on sale later in 2026, but no exact launch month or public debut date is given. Prices are expected to start from around £25,000. The full price list, market roll-out, final boot capacity figures and performance data have not yet been detailed.
The range will include two body styles and several powertrain choices. The announced and expected elements are:
- a boxy SUV measuring around 4.5 metres long,
- the Grizzly Fastback as a coupe-SUV version,
- a petrol powertrain using a 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine,
- a hybrid with a six-speed automatic gearbox and integrated electric motor,
- electric versions with 44kWh and 54kWh batteries.
Inside, the focus will be on space, versatility and rugged finishes intended to cope with family use. Fiat also wants to separate its cars from the value-focused Dacia Duster by leaning on heritage and a stronger sense of character, not only usability. The cabin will continue to reference the Lingotto factory, with oval-shaped elements from the Grande Panda likely to return alongside a varied mix of soft and hard-touch materials.
The rivals named for the Grizzly include the Dacia Bigster, entry-level Nissan Qashqai versions and the Dacia Duster as another important reference point. For context, the Bigster offers up to 677 litres of boot space, while Fiat is promising best-in-class capacity. The additional half metre over the Grande Panda should also benefit rear passenger room.
Verdict
The Grizzly takes the Grande Panda theme into a larger family SUV and uses the flexibility of the Smart Car platform to offer petrol, hybrid and electric options. If Fiat combines the expected price, broad powertrain range and promised boot capacity, this model will become a central part of the brand’s renewed European line-up.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Fiat Grizzly premiere or reveal?
In the CarsUpcoming calendar, the Fiat Grizzly premiere is listed for the 2026 season, with 1 June 2026 used as the technical date. Fiat has not announced an exact public reveal month.
When will the Fiat Grizzly go on sale in the UK?
Fiat says the Grizzly will go on sale later in 2026, but it has not announced a UK launch date. The detailed market roll-out has not been confirmed yet.
How much will the Fiat Grizzly cost?
Fiat has not announced official prices yet. The expected starting price is around £25,000 in the UK.
Should I wait for the Fiat Grizzly or buy the current model now?
The Fiat Grizzly has not been described as replacing a specific current model, so a direct comparison is not possible yet. What is known is that it will be a larger family SUV or coupe-SUV on the Smart Car platform, with petrol, hybrid and electric versions; a current model may be available sooner.
What range will the electric Fiat Grizzly have?
The electric Fiat Grizzly is expected with either a 44 kWh or 54 kWh battery. The expected ranges are about 180 miles and 250 miles respectively, with a 10-80% charge taking about 30 minutes.
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