Next-Generation Fiat Panda Set to Launch in 2030, Will Be Available Alongside Grande Panda | Carscoops

      The fourth-generation Panda is anticipated to share the STLA City foundation with the Fiat 500.

      The Fiat Panda is set to unveil a new generation in 2030, featuring both hybrid and electric powertrain options.

      Like the Grande Panda, the design of this city car will draw inspiration from the original boxy model.

      Fiat is also developing a compact SUV and a Fastback to broaden its European lineup.

      The existence of Fiat heavily relies on city cars like the 500 and the Panda, which is why Stellantis has approved new generations of both vehicles, currently being developed in hybrid and electric versions.

      The third-generation Fiat Panda debuted in 2012 but is expected to continue until the decade's end. The Fiat Grande Panda is not intended to replace the Panda; rather, it targets the supermini (B-Segment) market instead of the city car (A-Segment) segment. This role will be taken over by the fourth-generation Fiat Panda expected to launch in 2030.

      Fiat CEO Olivier Francois shared insights with Autocar regarding the city car's design and its connection to the larger Grande Panda:

      “I anticipate that the design of the Panda successor will be somewhat reminiscent of the original Panda from the ’80s. When observing the Grande Panda alongside the Panda, you will notice a resemblance akin to that of a mother bear and her cub. It will be truly charming. It won’t merely be a smaller version of the Grande Panda, but will include visual connections and the same heritage with the iconic silhouette.”

      The new Panda will use the STLA City platform—a Fiat-developed base distinct from the Smart Car and the STLA Small structures. This chassis is already employed by the Fiat 500e, which will soon be joined by the mild-hybrid 500 Ibrida in 2025. It is also anticipated to feature in the forthcoming next-generation 500, confirmed to be in development.

      Stellantis has committed to keeping the production of both the Panda and the 500 in Italy. The Panda will continue to be produced at the Pomigliano plant, while the 500 will be manufactured at the Mirafiori facility.

      A Growing Lineup

      In addition to city cars, the Italian automaker aims to diversify its lineup into new segments. However, the CEO has clarified that no Fiat model will exceed 4.5 meters (177.2 inches) in length to prevent internal competition with other Stellantis brands like Citroen.

      Concepts inspired by last year’s Panda are expected to evolve into production models slated for release by 2027. These will include an SUV aimed at the “lower end of the compact segment” and a Fastback designed to be a crossover-style alternative to the Tipo.

      Both models will be built on the Smart Car architecture, currently used by the Fiat Grande Panda, Citroen C3/C3 Aircross, and Opel Frontera, accommodating internal combustion engines, hybrid, and electric powertrains. Furthermore, a compact pickup is set to replace the Fiat Strada in South America, likely utilizing the same underpinnings.

      Fiat’s current European lineup comprises the 500, 600, Panda, and Grande Panda, following the discontinuation of the 500X and Tipo last summer due to safety regulations. Regarding the discontinued models, Francois remarked: “It was challenging, but we navigated through it.”