Stellantis has presented its FastLane 2030 plan with an investment of 60 billion euros. FIAT will be one of the leading brands with five new models by 2030, including an electric car manufactured in Europe for less than 15,000 euros, scheduled for 2028. The brand is consolidating itself as a global pillar alongside Jeep and Peugeot, and will manage Lancia in Europe to reduce costs.
SmartCar Platform: the technical foundation for the affordable range 🚗
Three of the new models will use the SmartCar platform, compatible with low-cost combustion and electric versions. Among the planned names are Quattrolino, Pandina, and the Grizzly range. FIAT aims to optimize costs with this modular architecture, which will enable series production of urban vehicles and light off-roaders. The plan includes more than 60 launches within the Stellantis conglomerate.
Quattrolino, Pandina, and Grizzly: names that sound like they came from a pizza order 🍕
With names like Quattrolino, Pandina, and Grizzly, it seems FIAT asked for ideas at a pizzeria. The 15,000 euro electric car promises to be so basic that it might come without a steering wheel, but with a phone charger included. At least, while Lancia dresses to the nines in Europe, FIAT handles the earthly matters: making cars that don't cost an arm and a leg.