Inspired by the ownership of my personal Fiat Panda 169 100Hp. Up until now, the majority of my automotive portfolio has focused on coupes and supercars, so working off the Panda II's proportion aided in understanding more unconventional packages.
One thing the original 100Hp achieved was character. Ultra-firm suspension, pokey engine, compact dimensions, fat tyres, and cheeky add-ons which all help create its "cute-aggression". This was essential to carry over into the redesign and effectively communicate through its appearance.
I believe the 100Hp's exterior design is unique & quirky, however, taking a standard Panda II and converting it into a "lukewarm" hatch meant that the more ordinary underpinnings were still prevalent. The blend between city car and sports car created some awkward areas of the exterior, which posed an interesting design challenge. "What if Fiat made a dedicated design to modernise the 100Hp?" A baby hot hatch sitting below the 595 Abarths, with a distinct look of its own. Namely, crisp surfaces,boxy proportions and solid forms as a contrast to its more powerful/rounded sibling. Designed to compete with the likes of the Up! GTI and Renault Twingo GT.
One thing the original 100Hp achieved was character. Ultra-firm suspension, pokey engine, compact dimensions, fat tyres, and cheeky add-ons which all help create its "cute-aggression". This was essential to carry over into the redesign and effectively communicate through its appearance.
I believe the 100Hp's exterior design is unique & quirky, however, taking a standard Panda II and converting it into a "lukewarm" hatch meant that the more ordinary underpinnings were still prevalent. The blend between city car and sports car created some awkward areas of the exterior, which posed an interesting design challenge. "What if Fiat made a dedicated design to modernise the 100Hp?" A baby hot hatch sitting below the 595 Abarths, with a distinct look of its own. Namely, crisp surfaces,boxy proportions and solid forms as a contrast to its more powerful/rounded sibling. Designed to compete with the likes of the Up! GTI and Renault Twingo GT.
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