Inovev forecasts 100,000 units per year for the new Fiat Grizzly
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Inovev forecasts 100,000 units per year for the new Fiat Grizzly
- Fiat has unveiled its new Grizzly model, a 4.40m long SUV (bordering the B and C segments) available in two different body styles: a 5-seater coupe SUV and a 7-seater station wagon SUV. The Fiat Grizzly is based on the Grande Panda, sharing its Smart Car platform (already used on the Citroën C3, Citroën C3 Aircross, and Opel Frontera) as well as its 1.2-liter 100hp (74kW) petrol engine , 1.2-liter 145hp (107kW) hybrid engine , and 156hp (115kW) all-electric engine.
- The 7-seater Grizzly can be considered Fiat's version of the Citroën C3 Aircross and Opel Frontera, while the 5-seater coupé version is unique, as it is not available in Europe from either Citroën or Opel. However, the Citroën Basalt, sold in India and South America, is very similar.
- As presented, the Fiat Grizzly, which will be entirely produced in Morocco (in the Stellantis factory in Kenitra) at an annual rate of 100,000 units per year according to Inovev , will succeed the Fiat Tipo in Europe in all its versions (except in Turkey) while also taking on the Dacia Duster and Dacia Bigster, which seems to be the preferred target of the new Fiat.
- Indeed, the Fiat Grizzly will be sold at prices close to those of Dacia SUVs, namely 22,000 euros for the petrol version, 25,000 euros for the hybrid version and 28,000 euros for the electric version.
- With the Grizzly, Fiat completes and expands its range upwards at little cost (thanks to the sharing of components), while abandoning the idea of only selling Pandas, 500s and 600s in Europe.
Inovev forecasts 25,000 units per year for the new Nissan Juke
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Inovev forecasts 25,000 units per year for the new Nissan Juke
- Japanese automaker Nissan has unveiled the next generation of its B-segment SUV, the Juke, but until further notice, this model will only be available as a fully electric vehicle. It is therefore expected to coexist with the combustion engine version (launched in 2019) for several more years.
- The new Nissan Juke, which still features a divisive design as it has since its first generation, is based on the CMF-EV platform shared with Renault, already known on the Renault Mégane E-Tech and Scénic E-Tech, as well as the Nissan Leaf and Ariya .
- The technical specifications of the new Juke are not yet known, given that this model presented in advance (due to the current difficulties of the Nissan group) will not be marketed until 2027, but it seems that the new generation will be about ten centimeters longer for better interior space (the current Juke does not exceed 4.21 m).
- The new generation of the Nissan Juke will be produced alongside the old generation at the British site in Sunderland, in the north of England.
- The new Nissan Juke electric will attempt to attract public attention once again to the entire Juke range, whose production volume fell from 150,000 units in 2012 to 100,000 units in 2017 and then to 50,000 in 2019, before rising again in 2020 to 70,000 units thanks to the new generation launched in 2019. This second generation was less successful than the first, as it did not exceed 100,000 units produced for three consecutive years, in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Production of the Polestar 3 is being transferred from China to the USA
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Production of the Polestar 3 is being transferred from China to the USA
- Swedish automaker Volvo Cars – a subsidiary of the Chinese Geely Group – has just acquired a 20% stake in Polestar, a premium brand that originated within Volvo but became independent when Geely acquired Volvo in 2010, while simultaneously focusing on electric vehicles. This suggests that Volvo is gradually regaining a foothold in Polestar, and the first likely consequence is the transfer of the Polestar 3 model from a Chinese factory to Volvo's North American plant (Charleston), which currently produces the large electric EX90 SUV and remains largely underutilized. This move will allow Polestar to avoid the tariffs applied to vehicles sold in the US from China.
- In Europe too, the Polestar brand will produce its cars (in a factory in Slovakia located in Kosice) in order to avoid customs duties applied to vehicles sold in Europe from China.
- We also learn that Volvo will now take charge of importing Lynk&Co models into Europe, previously available only by subscription (the Lynk&Co brand is also part of the Geely group ), a system which did not give complete satisfaction.
- Polestar, which according to the Geely group produced nearly 50,000 units in China by 2025 (47,500 of which were exported to Europe), took the opportunity to announce plans to launch four new models by 2028 (including the upcoming Polestar 5 and Polestar 7) to expand its international sales. It's worth noting that Polestar also produced 8,200 cars (Polestar 3) in the United States last year, with 7,200 sold domestically and approximately 1,000 in Canada.
Inovev forecasts 40,000 units for the new DS N°7 by 2030
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Inovev forecasts 40,000 units for the new DS N°7 by 2030
- The French premium brand DS has unveiled the second generation of its mid-range SUV (C-segment), the DS N°7, which slots into the manufacturer's current lineup between the DS N°4 (C-segment hatchback) and the DS N°8 (D-segment SUV). This new model abandons the sleek, classic style of its predecessor in favor of a more complex silhouette inspired by the DS N°8.
- The DS N°7 is based on the STLA Medium platform, first used by the Peugeot 3008 in 2023, Peugeot 5008 in 2024, Opel Grandland in 2024, and Citroën C5 Aircross in 2025. Like these three SUVs, the DS brand's mid-range SUV will be available with a mild-hybrid powertrain (1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo engine producing 143 hp) or as a fully electric vehicle. The plug-in hybrid and diesel versions that were available on the previous DS 7 will not be offered on the DS N°7.
- Two batteries are offered: a 73.7 kWh NMC battery equips the 230 hp (169 kW) version, allowing a range of 540 km WLTP, and a 97.2 kWh NMC battery equips the 245 hp (180 kW) and 350 hp (257 kW) versions, allowing a range of 740 km WLTP.
- The DS N°7 is 4.66 m long, 7 cm longer than the previous DS 7, while retaining the same width (1.90 m) and height (1.63 m). Its wheelbase is 5 cm longer (2.79 m). Its dimensions are close to those of a Peugeot 5008 or even a Volvo XC60, meaning the DS N°7 is approaching the D segment, even though it remains 16 cm shorter than the DS N°8 (which is currently only available with a 100% electric powertrain).
- The DS N°7, which will compete with the Audi Q4 E-Tron and BMW iX3, will go on sale this fall starting at €49,000 for the hybrid version. It will be produced at the Italian plant in Melfi at a rate of 40,000 units per year, according to Inovev.
Ford unveils a new Transit: the all-electric Transit City
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Ford unveils a new Transit: the all-electric Transit City
- Currently, among light commercial vehicles, Ford Europe offers an electric Transit Courier (N1-1-BEV), an electric Transit Custom (N1-3-BEV), and a plug-in hybrid Transit Connect (N1-2-PHEV), but no electric van positioned between the Courier and the Custom. Ford has therefore unveiled a new vehicle in its Transit range called the Ford Transit City, a 100% electric van (N1-2-BEV), manufactured in China and positioned in terms of size between the electric Transit Courier and the electric Transit Custom.
- The Transit City is designed to meet a specific need for urban delivery vehicles, with sufficient range for a full day's work in the city. This concept is reminiscent of GM's American Bright Drop (which has since been discontinued) or Renault's Flexvan models.
- Designed in collaboration with Jiangling, one of Ford's two Chinese partners, the Transit City is based on an exclusive platform , new to Ford's European lineup, although a Jiangling version is already available in China. The Transit City is equipped with a 148 hp (109 kW) electric motor and a 56 kWh LFP battery, providing a range of approximately 257 km, which should be sufficient for the brand's target users. According to Ford's data, the average daily distance traveled by electric van users is less than 113 km. The Transit City should therefore easily meet these requirements.
- Orders for the Ford Transit City will open soon, at a price announced to be between that of the electric versions of the smaller Transit Courier and the larger Transit Custom. The first deliveries, planned for China, Europe, and potentially the USA (if the Trump administration agrees to import this Chinese-made vehicle), are expected before the end of the year. No passenger or taxi version is currently planned.