Nov 23, 2022 by Mo Bhana
Fiat 500ec Designio
British designer Afzal Kahn has unveiled the Fiat 500ec Designio, a version based on the ultimate electric city car.
The Fiat 500ec Designio showcases Anglo-Italian styling, bringing diverse influences into balance in a decidedly contemporary design.
The styling of the front and rear has been sensitively refreshed to ensure that the much loved 500 DNA remains, but with a more modern, aggressive feel.
Adorned with a plethora of sporty and luxurious upgrades that set it apart from the standard 500ec, this quintessential city car sets a new benchmark with its more powerful appearance.
A Designio grille in gloss onyx black gives the vehicle an unmistakable identity, whilst a remodelled satin black front bumper valance has been inspired by track focused racing vehicles from both past and present.
The satin ceramic grey bonnet with its deleted LEDs gives the vehicle a more purposeful demeanour, while the vortex generating strakes from touring race cars provided the inspiration for the remodelled rear diffuser. Black side skirt paint detailing and shadow tint rear lights complete the striking look.
The 4-spoke 18" light alloy wheels were manufactured at Fondmetal, legendary Italian foundry and long-time associates of Kahn, and are finished in hyper silver, while the sports suspension, which lowers the vehicle by 25mm, was developed in partnership with industry-leaders H&R.
The Designio theme is continued with Designio insignia shields, finished in gold, and a Designio signature coach line emphasising traditional British craftmanship.
A full carbon steering wheel with a silver 12 o'clock line provides a final luxurious touch.