Panda Next Likely Fiat to Get an Abarth Model

FiatFiatItaly, 1899 > present159 models
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is considering broadening its AbarthAbarthItaly, 1949 > present30 models
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model line to beyond the 500Abarth 500 (modern)Italy, 2007 > present59 versions
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and PuntoAbarth Grande PuntoItaly, 2007 > present5 versions
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. It is considering and Abarth model of the PandaFiat Panda Gen.3Italy, 2011 > present24 versions
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in the future.

“We are open to all opportunities. It has to be small car, compact car, sporty car and Italian design for sure by the finish. But it also has to be the product that is consistent to our DNA.

“We are open to discuss this kind of thing internally. This kind of discussion is constantly at the center of our team,” said Abarth President Marco Magnanini.

Of the current Fiat lineup, the Panda is the best fit for a future Abarth model because it matches all of the criteria.

Magnanini also said that a dedicated Abarth model is something that has been considered but is still far away from production. Fiat’s financial health would have to improve considerably before a bespoke Abarth is financially possible.

Source: Auto Express