Fiat Prepares a Fastback Panda with Coupe Profile

Published on January 20, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Camouflaged prototype of the Fiat Panda Fastback driving on the road, showing a fastback descending roof silhouette, different from the current model's squared design.

Fiat prepares a fastback Panda with coupƩ profile

The automotive brand Fiat is immersed in the development of a new variant of its Panda model, which will adopt a fastback-style body. This move seeks to update its offering in the competitive urban car segment with a more sporty visual language. šŸš—

A design that breaks with tradition

The first photographs of a disguised prototype are already circulating on the internet, allowing a completely new silhouette to be seen. Despite the heavy camouflage, a roofline that descends toward the rear is clearly visible, configuring a coupƩ-type profile. This approach represents a radical change compared to the more vertical and functional design of the current generation.

Key elements of the redesign:
  • Roofline with pronounced drop toward the rear hatch.
  • Front and rear bumpers with new aesthetic treatment.
  • Completely redesigned optics and light clusters.
Fiat seems determined to transform the Panda into more than just a practical utility vehicle, betting on a dynamic style.

Shared platform and arrival date

According to leaked data, this Fiat Panda Fastback will not be marketed before 2027. For its production, it will use a modular platform and Stellantis group technology, also used in models like the Citroƫn ƫ-C3 or the upcoming Renault 5.

Expected technical features:
  • Availability of fully electric propulsion for key markets.
  • Offer of internal combustion engines to cover more segments.
  • Adaptation to different regulations and demands of European buyers.

A new direction for an icon

With this project, Fiat explores a bolder path for its popular urban car, moving away from its iconic "bread loaf" shape. The strategy seeks to connect with customers who want an agile vehicle with personality. The final success will depend on how the public receives this more stylized and sporty Panda. ⚔