Before Fiat and Chrysler worked out the final deal, a group ofsecond-year students at the Turin-based IED were asked to design a car capable of combining to the platforms and the values of the two brands.
First up is the Biov that is the work of by Roberto Testolin. The idea behind the small pod-like automobile is the creation of an affordable and ecological vehicle positioned in the A segment that’s aimed at young and eco-conscious buyers. The car‘s body panels are made of lightweight plastic materials that are said to reduce the car’s “production complexity” and “engineering costs”.
The second and comparatively more realistic proposal is the Jeep Pygmy by Vasily Kurkov. The odd-looking three-door SUV is based on the platform of the Fiat Panda Cross 4×4. According to the designer, the exterior styling blends European and American aesthetics while the interior that can seat two, is said to combine retro features with high-tech details.
