Fiat celebrates 127th anniversary by unveiling Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback SUVs
Fiat has revealed the new Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback SUVs on its 127th anniversary, completing its lineup with two distinct formats for different customer needs.
- 4.4 m
- 4.5 m
- 600 L
- 145 HP
What Happened
On July 11, 2026, Fiat celebrated its 127th anniversary by unveiling the new Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback SUVs in a dedicated video set in an Italian registry office. Olivier Francois, Fiat CEO and Stellantis Global CMO, presented the vehicles as new family movers, turning the bureaucratic moment into an impromptu test drive.
“With Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback, FIAT completes its lineup with two distinct formats for two different customers, each built around real family everyday needs. Grizzly is the SUV for those looking for space and comfort, while Grizzly Fastback is for clients who want the same rational benefits in a more distinctive silhouette. Revealing them on FIAT’s birthday was a natural choice. Because this i”
- Length 4.4 meters, spacious interior, practical SUV format
- Length 4.5 meters, 600-liter trunk, distinctive fastback silhouette
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Official reveal of Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback on 127th anniversary
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Expected commercial launch
- Petrol
- Mild hybrid
- Fully electric (up to 145 HP)
- Manual or automatic transmission (depending on region)
Previously from Fiat
On June 3, 2026, Fiat released the first official images of the Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback, previewing the C-segment SUVs. Today's full reveal provides detailed specifications and launch timeline.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Fiat's official releases.
Why this matters
The Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback expand Fiat's SUV lineup with two distinct formats tailored to family needs, offering petrol, mild hybrid, and electric powertrains. This launch reinforces Fiat's commitment to accessible mobility across its key regions, giving customers more choice in compact SUVs.
Terms in This Story
- SUV
- Sport Utility Vehicle, a type of car with higher ground clearance and versatile interior space.
- Fastback
- A car body style with a sloping roofline that extends to the rear, combining aerodynamic looks with practicality.
- Mild hybrid
- A vehicle with a small electric motor that assists the engine but cannot drive the wheels alone, improving fuel efficiency.
- Powertrain
- The components that generate power and deliver it to the road, including engine, transmission, and drive shafts.
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