Fiat Puntona EV - Concept
My take on an evolved, next generation of Fiat Punto: the "Fiat Puntona EV". Numerous elements of the car body and inner cabin are nostalgic reinterpretations of the older generation models, the Fiat Punto MK1, MK2, Fiat Grande Punto, Punto EVO and Punto MY2012. The front bumper with the inner bumper design takes from the MY2012 and EVO models, with a modern twist and molded LED daytime running lights, with turn signals cutting them in half. The headlight is a modern reimagination of the classic Grande Punto teardrop headlights, merged together and connected through a daytime running light bar that connects the two sides. Being a family car with a family-friendly budget in mind, the headlights are replaceable halogens, with higher trims with LED Projectors available as an optional. The charger port is located at the nose, underneath the FIAT Logo. Despite its predecessors being hatchbacks, the Puntona is an all-electric SUV, allowing for a bigger battery and a competitive mileage.
The transmission is controlled via the "eGears" gear stick. This device is a highly sophisticated EV transmission experience with simulated clutch pedal, able to realistically simulate a 5 or 6 Speed Manual Transmission, Semi-Automatic Manual as well as Traditional Automatics. The device is purely acting as a drive-by-wire input and it is not mechanically connected to the engine. While programmed to realistically impair gear changing abilities unless the digital clutch is depressed, it is not programmed to emulate:
- Gear Change Stalls: high gears at low speeds will lead to simulated vibrations on stick and steering wheel (Option to turn off) and a power limitation to emulate high gear at low speed slack;
- Move Off Stalls: at a standstill, the digital clutch will never emulate a failed start by means of raising the foot too quickly, with the option to avoid or completely turn off excessive jumpiness with rapid cluch release.
In automatic mode, the eGear Stick allows access to One-Pedal mode via the gear "SeleSwitch" which will also maximize regen brake by default, represented by an icon with an S sorrounded by revolving arrows. When SeleSwitch is selected, with the car going from running to a stand still, the car will automatically switch to "P" (Park). At a standstill, when depressing the throttle pedal, the car will automatically switch to "D" (Drive) and move off.
Model created in Blender, Textures created in Photoshop, Rendered in Blender.
Promotional Render with "Street Smart" slogan.
Front of "Puntona EV"
Back of "Puntona EV"
Side of "Puntona EV"
Size comparison between the "Puntona" and the previous generation model.
The Fiat Grande Punto, which after great success went on to become the Punto EVO in 2009, and lastly the Punto MY2012 in 2012, was the perfect B Segment Supermini family car.
Color Options for the "Puntona EV". Inspired by the colors of Italy, these nuances offer a coloful product that is sure to catch eyes on the road. "Grigio Punto" is a commemorative colorway inspired by the stock-color of the Grande Punto.
Close up of the headlight.
Close up of the charger socket, with Key-Proximity opening.
Center console with heated and cooled cup holders, various function control buttons, the eGear shifter, USB C charging ports and wireless charger phone nook.
the eGear system simulates the transmission of previous generation manual or automatic Puntos, for customers still attached to their Family Hatchback who don't see themselves switching to a modern automatic EV. Comes with 4 transmission styles.
Close up of the dashboard action area.
Close up of the steering wheel.
Explanation of Steering Wheel function buttons in detail. The Fiat Emblem on this steering wheel is a modern take on the 2009 Logo Style.
Close up of the instrument cluster.
Close up of the left hand stalk.
Close up of the right hand stalk.
Headlight switch with buttons for automatic headlight throw direction, cornering fog lights and automatic on / off / high beams. To flash your high beams, turn and hold on "FLASH" icon, release to stop. They will flash at a fixed rate automatically.
Close up of the buttons area of the center console. In this screenshot, the cup holder is set to cool, the launch control is OFF and ready to be switched ON, the passenger airbag is ON and the Auto Hold is being controlled by SeleSwitch one pedal mode.
Inside the cabin from the point of view of the windscreen.
Arm rest with backseat climate controls and USB C charging ports.