Fiat hid a tribute to the 1980s inside the successor to the Fastback

Fiat continues with the development of the new family of models that will have the European market as its initial focus, but which has a direct connection with the future of the brand in Brazil. This time, the interior of the unprecedented Fiat Grizzly — successor to the Pulse and Fastback duo — was spotted for the first time, allowing a detailed analysis of what the manufacturer prepares for its next SUVs.

Although the model shares the technical architecture with the recently launched Grande Panda (successor to the Argo in Brazil), the photos of the flagrante — published by the Italian profile Motorpride.it — confirm that the cabin will have its own identity. Unlike the hatchback, which bets on colored plastics and a more playful look, the interior of the new SUV adopts an all-black finish, a solution that speaks more to the preference of the Brazilian consumer. According to the Italian press, the interior recorded in the images belongs to the Grizzly Fastback, the coupe variant of the family, but will be identical to the traditional body version.

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The dashboard has been completely redesigned, with more horizontal and robust lines, and the perception of quality is greater thanks to the use of contrasting stitching on the top. Another highlight is the central tunnel, which now adopts a suspended structure to accommodate the gear lever, freeing up generous storage space at the bottom. The multimedia center remains centralized, keeping the solution of an open compartment on the side, inspired by that of the Big Panda.

Despite the exclusivity in design, the Grizzly has elements shared with the Panda’s lineage, such as the multifunction steering wheel, the side air vents and the physical air conditioning controls. The seats, on the other hand, have a nostalgic graphic, with diagonal lines that refer to the classic Fiat logo of the 1980s and 1990s.

In Europe, the Grizzly line will have combustion, mild hybrid and electric versions. The range should start from the 1.2 turbo of 100 hp with manual transmission, go through the electrified options of 110 hp and 145 hp with automatic transmission and reach the electric variants of 113 hp, with a range of around 400 km. Less than 4.5 meters long, the duo will have its official debut at the Paris Motor Show and arrive at European dealerships between October and December 2026, with prices starting at around R$ 118 thousand (€ 20,000) in direct conversion.