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FIAT, Abarth and FIAT PROFESSIONAL are set to bring an exciting and immersive experience to the 2026 Brussels Motor Show (January 9-18), with an innovative and versatile lineup that captures the essence of joy, energy, and design, from family-friendly vehicles to sustainable innovations.

• FIAT announces major price reductions across FIAT and Abarth fully electric passenger car ranges, offering immediate savings of up to £4,040 off on-the-road prices and making switch to electric more attractive than ever
• Price reductions supersede the FIAT E-grant and come as the brand prepares for the imminent UK arrival of the multi-award-winning Grande Panda and Summer ’26 launch of its new 500 Hybrid
• On-the-road price for Fiat 500e now starts at just £20,995 (a saving of £4,040)
• Fiat 600e is available from £26,750 (a saving of £3,285)  
• Abarth 500e line-up is now priced from £27,995 (a £1,990 saving), and Abarth 600e starts at £33,995 (a £2,990 saving)
• The new prices are available with immediate effect

• Fiat Topolino, the Italian brand’s stylish all-electric quadricycle, will make its UK debut at the inaugural Manchester Motor Show.
• Alongside Topolino, FIAT will present an exciting lineup of vehicles, led by the multi-award-winning Grande Panda and the first UK reveal of its 4x4 Concept version.
• The showcase will also feature the new 500 Hybrid, the new 600 Sport, and the full Fiat Professional LCV range
• The event, which also includes product displays from a host of other brands, will be held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on Saturday 10^th January 2026. Entry is free with registration

• FIAT is extending choice in its 600 range with the launch of a new Sport trim level, blending the brand’s unmistakable Italian design with a bold, athletic spirit
• Designed for active lifestyles, the 600 Sport is tailored for young, energetic families and is available with a choice of fully electric or hybrid powertrains
• A selection of distinctive body colours, including a vibrant new Acid Green, paired with a contrasting black roof, to convey vigour and dynamism
• On-the-road (OTR) prices for Fiat 600 Hybrid Sport will start at £28,750 for the 110 hp version, with the 145 hp Hybrid at £29,750
• Fiat 600e Sport (fully electric) is very competitively priced at £29,750 (OTR), in line with 145 hp Hybrid and offering customers a compelling reason to consider fully electric
• Orders will open in January 2026, with first deliveries expected in April 2026

• FIAT has curated five festive driving routes in London, Cardiff, Manchester, Liverpool and Edinburgh
• Every route takes in the best Christmas lighting displays each city has to offer, from London’s Oxford Street illuminations to wild adventures at Liverpool’s Knowsley Safari Park
• Discover the UK’s most dazzling Christmas light displays and festive markets with EV-friendly journeys designed from Fiat 500e Cabrio and Fiat 600e
• Each trail can be quickly and easily downloaded to Google Maps and seamlessly displayed on the FIAT’s infotainment system
• Each route can be completed on a single charge, although there are convenient charging points and parking locations along the way

• World’s Happiest Christmas Car Playlist by FIAT launched in partnership with leading music psychologist
• Brenda Lee's classic ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’ is scientifically the happiest Christmas song, beating ‘Feliz Navidad’ and ‘Jingle Bell Rock’
• 25 track, hour-long playlist available for FREE on Spotify from today
• Music psychologist Dr Claire Renfrew has detailed the formula that defines the happiest Christmas songs
• FIAT research found nearly half of Brits mood boosted by listening to Christmas songs
• Grande Panda exemplifies FIAT’s happiness brand ethos and is available in fully electric and hybrid powertrains and with a choice of Pop, Icon and La Prima trim levels with prices starting from just £18,995. Visit www.fiat.co.uk for full details.

• FIAT has announced changes to its fully electric Grande Panda range with new Pop trim level replacing (RED) to be consistent with Grande Panda hybrid range line up.
• Both fully electric and hybrid versions of Grande Panda will be available now in a choice of Pop, Icon, and La Prima trim levels.
• To celebrate the 4^th anniversary of FIAT’s collaboration with (RED), all versions of Grande Panda will feature (RED) badging as a distinctive feature on both B-pillars when ordered in red colourway.
• Grande Panda will arrive in the UK in early 2026.

• Production of the new FIAT 500 Hybrid began in Turin in mid-November, with the aim of reaching over 6,000 units by the end of 2025 and ensuring the first deliveries can take place in January 2026. Orders opened November 21 and next weekend the car will be on show at all Italian dealerships in the first "Open Days"
• The redevelopment of the new Office Building officially began today; 86 years after it opened, it is being revamped bearing in mind its unique history but, above all, is looking to the future: by 2027 it will host thousands of people to reaffirm once again the central role that Turin plays for Stellantis and for the automotive world in general.
• The arrival of the new FIAT 500 Hybrid and the start of work on the new Office Building were celebrated in a double event attended by the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, among other major national and local institutions.

• The new Fiat 500 Hybrid is not just a simple launch. It’s a moment of reconnection with the historic Mirafiori plant and the city of Turin, where FIAT’s journey began and continues to evolve, beautifully entwined thanks also to a special TORINO launch edition.
• The launch will be celebrated with a series of unforgettable events under the theme L’Italia che piace, paying a beloved homage to the car and its lasting impact on Italian culture, history and society.

• The Fiat 500 Hybrid celebrates its deep connection to Mirafiori, FIAT’s legendary car manufacturing plant in Turin, where passion, heritage, and innovation come together with the launch of the iconic model reinterpreted with a refreshed design, enhanced comfort, and smarter technology.
• Offered as Hatchback or Convertible in two distinctive trims – ICON and LA PRIMA — as well as a special TORINO hatchback launch edition.
• The Hybrid powertrain has a 1.0 litre, 3-cylinder engine, 65 HP, a 12-volt Li-ion battery and 6-speed manual gearbox
• Production started mid-November, with a production target of over 5000 vehicles by the end of 2025.

• FIAT once again renews its connection to the city of Turin and the worlds or art and cinema by announcing its key role as official partner of the 43rd Torino Film Festival.
• During the festival, a dedicated fleet of Fiat 500 Hybrid TORINOs will be the official transport for VIPs and the 500 Hybrid will be displayed at the Mole Antonelliana symbolising the iconic role of FIAT’s car in Italian cinema and history.

• FIAT 500e wins City Car category at Auto Express Used Car Awards 2025
• 500e also receives commendation in Electric Car category
• Awards recognise best value and ownership experience for used car buyers
• Recognition adds to growing list of accolades, including What Car? Car of the Year award for 'Best Small Electric Car for the City' in 2024

• Fiat Grande Panda has been awarded the title of “Auto Europa 2026”, the prize presented by the Italian Union of Automotive Journalists (UIGA), which for 40 years has celebrated innovation, design, and quality.
• Grande Panda has been recognised for its Italian style, innovation and accessibility, all at the service of everyday mobility.
• Embodying FIAT’s mission to offer freedom of choice to everyone, the Grande Panda will arrive in the UK in early 2026 and is available with a choice of fully electric or hybrid powertrains to meet the diverse needs of customers.

FIAT is proud to announce that the Grande Panda has been selected among the seven finalists for the prestigious Car of the Year 2026 award.

• Fiat Grande Panda has received a major industry accolade ahead of its UK launch with the award of ‘Best Small Car’ at The New Car World Championships.
• Best Cars of the Year (bestcarsoftheyear.com) is an unaffiliated, not-for-profit organisation that created and runs the New Car World Championships. Its international judging panel includes industry-leading car designers, engineers, racing drivers and executives together with automotive media professionals, based mainly in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
• The latest recognition for Grande Panda adds to a growing list of awards, including being named ‘Supermini of the Year’ by Auto Express and ‘Best Small Car’ by Autocar.
• Judges highlighted the car’s fresh design, practicality, powertrain choice, affordability and flexibility.
• Available with both fully electric and hybrid powertrains, Fiat Grande Panda will arrive in the UK in early 2026 after making its UK auto exhibition debut on the Best Cars of the Year stand at The British Motor Show in August.

• FIAT has expanded its Grande Panda fully electric UK line-up with the opening of the Icon trim level, previously only available on hybrid versions.
• Icon will be offered as an additional choice for customers alongside the entry level RED and top of the range La Prima version.
• Exterior highlights of the Icon trim include 16” black alloy wheels, front & rear skid plates, roof rails and rear privacy glass.
• Inside, Icon features ‘Style’ fabric seats with a 40/60 rear split, a soft-touch steering wheel, a 10.25” touchscreen radio with wireless mirroring, and manual air conditioning.
• On-the-road price for the Fiat Grande Panda Electric Icon starts at £21,995. This compares with the entry level RED at £21,035 and top of the range La Prima at £24,035.  
• The reintroduced FIAT E-Grant offers a £1500 saving on the OTR price of fully electric versions of Grande Panda

• FIAT has announced a new Icon trim level for the Fiat 600e with orders open from 1^st September 2025.
• Fiat 600e Icon will be offered alongside the entry level 600e (RED) and the top of the range 600e La Prima trim levels, all with fully electric 115 kW (154 HP) powertrain.
• Key specification includes 17” diamond-cut alloy wheels, Black and Ivory bi-colour fabric seats, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera with 180⁰ view and satellite navigation.
• On-the-road price for the 600e Icon is £31,535.
• Reintroduced FIAT E-Grant offers £1500 saving on the OTR price of all fully electric FIAT models including the new Fiat 600e Icon.  

• ​​​​​​FIAT has announced UK opening of orders for its award-winning Grande Panda.
• Unprecedented levels of interest have been recorded for the new, uniquely styled model, which will arrive in UK retailer showrooms from 4^th September, when a nationwide ‘preview tour’ begins.
• Fiat Grande Panda has won several prestigious awards during 2025, including ‘Best Small Car’ from Autocar, ‘Supermini of the Year’ from Auto Express and ‘Most Eagerly Awaited Electrified Car’ from Eco Car.
• Fiat Grande Panda is available with a choice of fully electric or hybrid powertrains, with on-the-road (OTR) prices starting from just £18,035
• Reintroduced FIAT E-Grant offers £1500 saving on the OTR price of fully electric versions of Grande Panda
• Further details of Grande Panda and its ‘preview tour’ can be found at www.fiat.co.uk

• Exclusive playlist is scientifically formulated to bring joy to listeners
• Specially selected songs have been picked to celebrate 70 years of the Fiat 600 and the arrival of the award-winning Grande Panda into UK showrooms in September
• Featuring 30 upbeat hits, the unique Spotify song list has been carefully curated in partnership with FIAT by a musical psychologist
• Mood-boosting tracks include Shake It Off by Taylor Swift, Dynamite by BTS and Mamma Mia by ABBA
• Featuring songs from across the decades, ‘The World’s Happiest Car Playlist by FIAT’ is guaranteed to deliver happiness and family harmony on any road trip

• Reintroduced FIAT E-Grant offers £1500 saving* on the OTR price of Fiat 500e, Fiat 600e, Abarth 500e and Abarth 600e models
• Exclusive offer is available to all retail customers on orders placed from 1^st August 2025, enhancing existing retail offers on the four popular models
• FIAT originally introduced E-Grant in June 2023, becoming the first car manufacturer in the UK to launch its own electric car grant, following the ending of the UK Government’s scheme to incentivise car drivers to go electric in 2022
• For more information on FIAT visit www.fiat.co.uk   
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