Italian automaker Fiat will begin sales of its new Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback in the second half of 2026 across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as part of Stellantis’ broader strategy to regain market share through new model launches.
The two mid-sized vehicles, built on Stellantis’ “Smart Car” platform, will be available in petrol, hybrid and fully electric versions, Fiat said on Wednesday.
Measuring under 4.5 metres in length, the models are designed to target the compact SUV and crossover segments, which remain among the fastest-growing categories in global automotive markets.
Fiat said the rollout will initially focus on the EMEA region before expanding into Latin America, as part of a wider international expansion strategy.
The vehicles are part of Stellantis’ long-term product plan through 2030, which includes more than 60 new launches and 50 model refreshes across its brands.
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The group, which owns Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën and Jeep among others, has been under pressure to recover lost market share in key regions including Europe and North America.
Stellantis has identified Fiat as one of its four core global brands and plans to concentrate a significant share of investment on its future product line-up.
The company did not disclose pricing details for the Grizzly models. However, production is expected to take place in Morocco, according to sources familiar with the plan, reflecting Stellantis’ growing manufacturing footprint in North Africa.
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The launch comes as global automakers accelerate investment in hybrid and electric platforms while also maintaining petrol engine options to cater to uneven EV adoption across markets.
Industry analysts say the dual-powertrain approach reflects ongoing uncertainty in demand for fully electric vehicles, particularly in emerging markets where charging infrastructure remains limited.
Fiat’s latest models are expected to compete in a crowded segment dominated by Asian and European manufacturers, as automakers intensify efforts to capture cost-sensitive consumers in both developed and developing markets.
Fiat’s upcoming Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback form part of a broader product and industrial strategy by parent company Stellantis as it seeks to rebuild competitiveness across key global markets.
Stellantis has been pursuing a large-scale renewal of its vehicle lineup through 2030, with plans for more than 60 new model launches and 50 major refreshes across its 14 brands. The strategy reflects pressure on the group to recover market share in Europe and North America, where competition from Asian automakers and shifting consumer preferences toward SUVs and electric vehicles have reshaped demand.
Fiat, one of Stellantis’ core brands, has been repositioned toward higher-volume and more globally scalable models after years of declining sales in some traditional segments. The new Grizzly models are expected to sit in the compact-to-mid-size SUV category, one of the fastest-growing segments globally as consumers continue to move away from smaller hatchbacks.
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The vehicles will be built on Stellantis’ “Smart Car” platform, a flexible architecture designed to reduce production costs while supporting petrol, hybrid and fully electric powertrains. This approach allows the company to tailor offerings for different regions, particularly markets where EV infrastructure remains uneven.
Production is expected to take place in Morocco, reflecting Stellantis’ growing manufacturing footprint in North Africa, which has become a key export base for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The region offers lower production costs and proximity to European supply chains, making it strategically important for compact vehicle manufacturing.
The rollout of the Grizzly models also aligns with Stellantis’ wider effort to streamline investment across its portfolio, concentrating resources on brands and platforms seen as most competitive in mass-market segments.
