Fiat is preparing a new rival in the popular small SUV segment with global ambitions called the Grizzly, hunting down the BYD Atto 3.
It has confirmed these models will be targeting global consumers, but at this stage, they are only coming to Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, so Australia is not an immediate priority.
Australia has been contacted for comment to see if there are any future launch plans for the Grizzly.
Fiat’s line-up in Australia mainly consists of diesel-powered vans like the Scudo and the Ducato, along with and variants of the 500 .
The addition of could reignite the brand’s potential Down Under offer increased diversity, following consistently declining sales.
There are limited details available on the Grizzly so far, other than it will measure at less than 4500mm long, placing it in the small SUV category, and that it will come in petrol and fully-electric set-ups.
It was also be available in either a standard SUV or a sportier fastback shape.
This means it lines up as a rival to the popular Korean duo of the and , which also now boast electrified set-up choices.
It will also take on the strong-selling electric-only compact SUV.
Despite its small stature, Fiat said there will be high levels of interior and storage space to give it substantial practicality.
The car has all-round boxy proportions, with the fastback variant showing off a more poised look than its sibling.
Both cars have the same standout head and rear light designs, which features unconnected straight lines of LEDs.
The Grizzly will make its official debut in the second half of this year.
These models are the latest from Fiat as it looks to increase its footprint globally, following the launch of the Grande Panda compact SUV, which also comes in electric and set-ups. It is also yet to be made available in the Australian market.