Fiat refuses to change its DNA and asserts: We will only build small cars

Fiat refused to change its DNA despite the shift to electric cars, as it emphasized that it would maintain its small-sized cars, whatever the other requirements.

The Italian company categorically refuses to submit to attempts by some to force it to manufacture large-sized cars. This was expressed by Fiat CEO Olivier François in an interview with Auto Car, when he said clearly, “We are committed to keeping our electric cars small in size.”

As part of Fiat’s overhaul of its current lineup, the company is dedicating itself to introducing five new models in the next five years, all of which will compete in the compact car market.

As part of the Stellantis empire, Fiat has access to several platforms, powertrains and some cutting-edge battery technology, but it appears Fiat’s new small electric cars will use the same CMP platform as other small cars such as the Peugeot 208.

François continued, “What we focus on a lot are A,b,c (compact) cars, but with the right engine, body and technology. The things the customer will really crave at that moment are very small cars, but with a smart package.”

At the same time, François admitted that the exit of other giants from manufacturing small electric cars opened the way for Fiat very much, as he said, “The fact that there is no Ford Fiesta on the road or a Volkswagen Polo on the road is great only because it is where we really belong, it is the place where we belong.” People expect us to be in it.”

But even if there is a big gap for Fiat to bridge, the cost of producing electric cars that are affordable, efficient and attractive remains a challenge, which François expressed, “The only profitable and easy way to use electricity is to make it super high quality because you include the high cost of batteries in something.” Expensive anyway.”

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