FIAT Brings a Modern Italian Piazza to the Paris Motor Show

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FIAT brings a colourful, open and welcoming stand to the 2026 Paris Motor Show, inspired by the traditional Italian piazza as a place for people to meet, connect and share everyday experiences. The stand reflects the brand’s core values of accessibility, simplicity, ingenuity and optimism.

Posted on 29 Oct 2026 Posted by Jess Stanbrook

 

Strong global performance: FIAT has surpassed one million vehicles sold worldwide in 2026, maintaining its position as Stellantis’ leading brand by volume since 2021. In Europe, sales are up 20% compared with the previous year, including growth of 19% in Italy and 33% in France since the beginning of the year.

Growing popularity with private buyers: FIAT has climbed eight positions to enter the European Top 5 brands among private buyers, demonstrating the appeal of its accessible, practical and versatile model range.

A range designed for everyday mobility: Guided by the philosophy “Simple. Compact. Ingenious. Never obvious”, FIAT continues to offer solutions across micro-mobility, city cars, compact vehicles and family cars, catering to a wide variety of lifestyles and needs.

Multiplay concept makes its debut: Unveiled at the Stellantis Media Night ahead of the Paris Motor Show, the FIAT Multiplay explores a new approach to family mobility. At 4.45 metres long, it combines the space efficiency of an MPV, the character of an SUV and the versatility of a pick-up in one adaptable concept.

A three-in-one vehicle: Multiplay is designed to transform from a family vehicle into a pick-up, allowing one vehicle to serve multiple purposes. Its innovative C-pillar ‘Metamorfosi’ architecture enables the rear module to slide along dedicated guides, changing the vehicle from a six-seat-plus-one configuration into a four-seat pick-up with an open cargo bed.

Flexible seating and clever storage: In family mode, Multiplay accommodates six occupants plus the modular ‘Petsenger seat’, which can function as a child-seat mounting point, a space for a pet, a small table or a storage compartment. In pick-up mode, the open rear bed provides space for bicycles, sports equipment and bulky items.

Designed around families and pets: Practical features include a detachable cushion section that can be used as a leash, a folding bowl stored in the door and waterproof finishes in the children’s and pets’ areas. The rear compartment is designed to make the third row more usable, accommodating up to two children or, when needed, an adult.

A new way to relax on the move: The front passenger seat transforms into the ‘Sunseat’ when the vehicle is parked, creating a lounge-style chaise longue beneath the panoramic roof. Large windows and generous glass surfaces enhance natural light and create a greater connection with the outdoors.

 

Integrated bicycle transport: The rear spoiler rotates to become an integrated bicycle rack capable of carrying up to two bicycles in pick-up mode, combining aerodynamic and practical functions without requiring a separate external accessory.

Italian summer-inspired design: Multiplay’s bright green exterior takes inspiration from watermelon rind, while red, pink and turquoise tones bring the Italian summer into the cabin. The design celebrates FIAT’s distinctive use of colour and its philosophy of carrying exterior colours into the interior.

Innovative and more resource-conscious materials: The concept uses monomaterial textiles created through a no-stitch 3D knitting process, helping reduce waste while providing soft, adaptable surfaces. Waterproof monomaterial finishes add practicality to areas used by children and pets.

Technology integrated into the interior: A discreet display is built into the dashboard and disappears when the vehicle is switched off, creating a clean, uncluttered cabin. Multiplay serves as a laboratory for future FIAT innovations rather than a preview of a specific production model.

Inspired by FIAT heritage: Multiplay builds on the legacy of the 1956 FIAT 600 Multipla, which accommodated six people in approximately 3.5 metres, and the 1998 Multipla, which offered six seats across two rows in a vehicle under four metres long. The new concept continues FIAT’s tradition of maximising interior space within compact dimensions.

European debut of the Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback: FIAT returns to the larger family-car segment with two new models making their European debuts in Paris. Both measure less than 4.5 metres long and offer 3.5 m³ of overall interior space, with a choice of petrol, hybrid and electric powertrains.

Space and practicality for families: The Grizzly offers a 545-litre boot, while the Grizzly Fastback provides 608 litres, making it the most spacious in its category among vehicles under 4.5 metres, according to FIAT. The range will offer manual or automatic transmissions and both hatchback and Fastback body styles.

Powertrains and availability: The Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback are displayed in La Prima trim with a 145-hp mild-hybrid powertrain. Orders are expected to open in early 2027, with vehicles scheduled to arrive in the UK during summer 2027. The models are intended for more than 100 countries across three global regions.

 

Grande Panda showcases the new FIAT family: Presented in La Prima trim with a mild-hybrid powertrain and Yellow Bicolor finish, the Grande Panda brings the spirit of the original Panda into the B-segment and forms one of the pillars of FIAT’s new global model family.

500 Cabrio celebrates Italian heritage: The 500 Cabrio La Prima appears in Rose Gold and is produced at FIAT’s historic Mirafiori plant in Turin. July 2027 will mark both the 70th anniversary of the original 1957 Fiat 500 and the 20th anniversary of the modern generation launched in 2007.

600 Sport adds a dynamic edge: Completing the main model display is the FIAT 600 Sport with a 145-hp mild-hybrid powertrain and Green Bicolor finish, highlighting the sporty side of the brand’s range.

Topolino leads FIAT’s urban micro-mobility offering: Europe’s best-selling electric quadricycle, the Topolino has received more than 40,000 orders since launch and leads the market in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and France. It demonstrates FIAT’s commitment to making sustainable urban mobility more accessible and enjoyable.

Three distinctive Topolino versions: The Paris stand features the Topolino Sport, with white bodywork and red stripes inspired by the 1958 New 500 Sport; the Topolino Corallo, with glass doors and a glass roof; and the open-top Topolino Dolcevita Verde Vita, featuring canvas doors and a canvas roof cover.

Bringing the stand to life: The Topolino also connects the main Piazza FIAT display with the motor show’s outdoor spaces, reinforcing the idea that mobility extends beyond the car itself and into the way people experience their cities.

A vision for the future of FIAT: Across its new concepts, family cars, compact models and electric micro-mobility solutions, FIAT demonstrates how its Italian heritage continues to inspire practical innovation. The Paris Motor Show provides a platform for the brand to explore new ways of combining space, versatility, sustainability and distinctive design to meet the changing needs of modern drivers.

 

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