New Fiat Concept (by me)

**simond21** · 02-15-2011

I am in my final year at uni (studying car design) and I have decided to do a project on Fiat. could do with some insight as to how this would go down in the fiat community though. would love some feedback if possible?
The Fiat concept is based around Fiat’s long history of making fun small cars, such as the original 500 and the current, the x1/9 and the barchetta.
This concept aims to continue the line up of fun cars by introducing an all electric coupe to the range. Due to the lack of engine, the package has been tweaked to achieve small front and rear overhangs to enable a compact/fun/sporty feel to the car. This vehicle is aimed at individuals who enjoy seeing the world and documenting it. Day trips and weekends away to absorb different cultures and explore what is around them. The interior would give the user an opportunity to share what they have seen with the world using photo and comment uploading, much like flickr or facebook.
A concept that I would be keen to investigate would be to connect all these users by way of an online community which could be named ‘Fiat &me’. It would give a sense of community to owners of the vehicle and would enable them to share stories, photos and gps positions of their adventures in their vehicle. I think it would give a modern twist to the idea of a car/owners club.
any feedback or critisism would be much appreciated!

New Fiat Concept (by me)-fiat-render..jpg

**MEP** · 02-15-2011

It certainly sounds like something off of the gadget show, but equally something fun and interesting. It'd certainly be something that would appeal to me.

**Fifteen** · 03-13-2011

I like the looks of it - the design language is more attractive than Fiat's current as witnessed in New Uno and Punto Evo.

An all-electric drive doesn't appeal to me, though (weight, range and costs issues). Fitting an ICE means losing all that lovely proportions. What a shame.