Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The Chrysler Revival PlanOnce a proud luxury automaker, Chrysler has been whittled down to just one model, and this has been the case for quite some time already. That said, Stellantis wants to breathe new life into the brand, and we can expect three new models in the coming years.That's all part of the conglomerate's Fastlane 2030 initiative, which sees Chrysler launch sub-$40,000 models to address ever-increasing average car prices. While Chrysler won't be getting a bulk of the budget Stellantis is allocating for the brands under its wing, it is getting a lifeline from Fiat.Meet the GrizzlyFiat just unveiled the Grizzly, a subcompact crossover that comes in two body styles. It's based on a stretched Fiat Panda platform and is aimed at the likes of the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Kona. In its home market, it aims to be an alternative to the slew of Chinese crossovers that have been undercutting legacy automakers over there.AdvertisementAdvertisementPowertrain specifications are yet to be revealed, but it can be inferred from its mechanical siblings, the Opel Frontera and Citroen C3 Aircross. Those small crossovers are available with a 1.2-liter turbo-three or a fully electric powertrain. The compact turbo mill makes either 100 hp or 143 hp, while the EV version puts out 111 hp.The Grizzly is expected to start below €20,000 or under $25,000, a sweet spot in the subcompact crossover market in Europe. It'll also be sold globally as a budget-friendly vehicle, likely including the U.S.FiatThe Arrow and Arrow CrossAccording to Automotive News, what you're looking at is likely to be Chrysler's sub-$30,000 vehicle. Of course, there will be styling changes done to it to adapt to American tastes. It's likely that it won't be a straight-up rebadge, too, given that all the models that use the Grizzly's platform have different appearances inside and out.CarBuzz reckons that the Chrysler version will be called the Arrow and Arrow Cross. Those names were previously shown by Stellantis as part of its Fastlane 2030 program. Arrow was previously used on Plymouth models, first on the rebadged Mitsubishi Celeste subcompact coupe in the late '70s, and again on the first-generation Mitsubishi Triton pickup until the early '80s.AdvertisementAdvertisementIt's still unknown whether the Americanized Grizzly will feature the same 1.2-liter turbo or get a larger engine from within Stellantis' ranks. Some of the expected features in the Grizzly might not be able to make it to the U.S. version to keep prices lower. What is sure is that it'll be accompanied by a larger crossover with the upcoming Airflow. With that, the Pacifica should finally have company.FiatThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jun 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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