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Fiat vehicle lineup updates in Brazil

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2026-10-26 18:59 UTC → 2026-10-29 22:22 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Fiat is restructuring its Brazilian vehicle lineup, centered on the transition toward the Argo X crossover. As of late 2026, production for the Argo X has begun at the Betim Automotive Pole in Minas Gerais, with a commercial launch expected in December. The model has completed over 1 million kilometers of testing and is the first product from the Betim plant to benefit from Stellantis’s R$ 32 billion South American investment plan. Built on the Smart Car platform, the Argo X adopts a global design language inspired by the European Grande Panda, featuring pixelated LED lighting. ~~It is expected~~ While the exterior maintains similarities to the Panda, the Brazilian model will feature a centered Fiat logo and lacks side engravings. The interior is a hybrid of Stellantis components, utilizing a dashboard structure based on the Fiat Grizzly and air vents shared with certain Citroën models. The Argo X will be offered in various versions, including a 1.0 Firefly aspirational engine with a five-speed manual transmission producing 75 cv, and a 1.0 Turbo Flex T200 mild hybrid (MHEV 12V) producing 116 cv and 20.4 kgfm of ~~torque.~~ torque with a CVT gearbox. Safety features may include up to six airbags, autonomous braking, and lane maintenance assist. To prepare for this launch, ~~Fiat is adjusting its current offerings. The~~ the existing Argo will continue production as the Argo Urban to coexist with the new model. The Argo is being offered as a 2027 model line, though limited to the entry-level Drive 1.0 version, suggesting higher-priced segments will transition to the Argo X. Urban. Additionally, the Fiat Cronos sedan is seeing significant price reductions, with some dealerships offering discounts exceeding R$ 20,000 on specific models via trade-ins. While the Cronos saw a 10.6% increase in registrations in September 2026 compared to the previous year, its year-to-date sales through September have declined by approximately 5.2%. reductions. Fiat is also expanding its portfolio with the Grizzly, which will be assembled in ~~Betim. The Grizzly, available~~ Betim in SUV and coupe body ~~styles,~~ styles. The Grizzly will coexist with the Fastback and ~~is expected to~~ will include gasoline, mild hybrid, and fully electric ~~variants.~~ variants, with the electric version capable of a 400 km range.

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