Fiat and Kartell have joined forces again to create the most stylish Grande Panda yet
Fiat and Kartell have unveiled the new result of their co-operation - the Fiat Grande Panda Kartell concept. The premiere took place during the Milan Design Week 2025.
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In the 1950s, long before the famous plastic furniture, the Italian company Kartell was just beginning its journey to global design recognition. Among the firm's early designs, an unexpected product stood out - a stylish and practical ski rack for Fiat cars. Seven decades later, these two iconic Italian brands have once again joined creative forces, but already for a large-scale project - a concept car Fiat Grande Panda Kartell.
The new concept is a modern interpretation of Fiat's recognisable angular design. The project is based on a design-oriented approach, complemented by a characteristic for Kartell play of colour blocks, the use of advanced materials and a pronounced individuality.
The concept draws attention with its rich fiery red body colour, a dynamic hue that references Kartell's signature palette. Contrasting black panels form an expressive colour block effect, reinforcing the visual impression. The recognisable "K" logo from Kartell is integrated into various elements of the car - from the rear pillars to the interior trim.
The interior offers a pleasant surprise for design connoisseurs: a miniature replica of the legendary Kartell lamp placed on the front panel as a witty reference to the brand's lighting solutions.
Polycarbonate 2.0, a new-generation polymer based on renewable raw materials, has found its way into the interior trim. The material is known for its combination of high strength and low weight, which serves as a subtle reference to Kartell's most significant environmental innovations.
The seat upholstery demonstrates an equally advanced approach to production. "tex to tex" technology transforms production waste from the Kartell Foliage chair into textile fibres, which are then recycled into yarn for the covers. The result is a visually and tactilely pleasing interior that demonstrates the possibilities of the circular economy in the automotive industry.
Source: Kartell
