{"id":63760,"date":"2025-07-14T12:08:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/?p=63760"},"modified":"2025-07-14T12:08:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:08:53","slug":"fiat-grande-panda-wins-the-red-dot-award-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/fiat-grande-panda-wins-the-red-dot-award-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiat Grande Panda wins the \u201cRed Dot Award\u201d 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Italian automotive brand has been honoured once again with the prestigious Red Dot Award in the &#8220;Product Design&#8221; category for the Grande Panda, recognized for its outstanding interior and exterior design, marking another significant achievement on the international automotive stage. The esteemed awards, determined by an international panel of 43 leading design experts and academics, were presented yesterday during Designers&#8217; Night in Essen, Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO&nbsp;and&nbsp;Stellantis Global CMO, commented: \u201cOur objective with Grande Panda was to bring together simplicity, ingenuity, and style.&nbsp;Winning the Red Dot Award with a car that so much embodies the evolution of Fiat&#8217;s DNA is a great source of pride. We see this prestigious award as an indication that responsible mobility can still spark emotions\u201d.<\/p><div class=\"autoestrada-nel-contenuto autoestrada-entity-placement\" id=\"autoestrada-3989797277\" style=\"position: relative;padding: 30px;border: 2px solid red;margin: 25px auto 35px;text-align: center;width: fit-content;\"><div class=\"autoestrada-adlabel\">Advertising<\/div><div id=\"autoestrada-3636638053\"><!-- START ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar uri = 'https:\/\/impfr.tradedoubler.com\/imp?type(img)g(25346028)a(2263928)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);\r\ndocument.write('<a href=\"https:\/\/clk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=289682&a=2263928&g=25346028\" target=\"_BLANK\"><img src=\"'+uri+'\" border=0><\\\/a>');\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- END ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com --><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grande Panda signals FIAT\u2019s bold return to the B-segment \u2013 a category the brand has dominated for decades. Inspired by the iconic 1980s Panda and designed in Turin at the Centro Stile, the newest addition blends heritage and innovation. One standout feature is its PXL LED lighting thanks to pixel-inspired elements stretching from the upper grille to the headlights that evoke retro video games and echo the Lingotto\u2019s cube-shaped windows. Furthermore, for the first time in the automotive industry, aluminum and plastic from recycled beverage cartons are integrated into the blue plastic of the interior \u2013 the equivalent of 140 cartons per vehicle. FIAT also breaks new ground with&nbsp;BAMBOX Bamboo Fiber Tex\u00ae, a sustainable, bamboo-based fabric used for the dashboard of the Grande Panda La Prima \u2013 another step in combining style with responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Francois Leboine, Head of FIAT Design, expressed its enthusiasm:&nbsp;\u201cOur goal with the Grande Panda was to reinterpret a beloved icon through a contemporary lens, blending emotional design with functionality \u2013 a hallmark of Italian creativity. We wanted to create more than a car \u2013 a symbol of how Fiat can respond to new mobility needs with ingenuity and style. In true Italian spirit, fun follows function \u2013 our design brings joy not only through aesthetics but also through ingenious, emotional solutions. Winning the Red Dot Award is an extraordinary recognition for the entire team behind the project, and a celebration of Italian design at its best.\u201d<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ABOUT THE RED DOT DESIGN AWARD<br>The Red Dot Design Award has strong roots, with a history dating back to 1955. Recognized globally as a benchmark for excellence in design, the Red Dot Design Award celebrates outstanding achievements across three key areas: Product Design, Brands &amp; Communication Design, and Design Concept. 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