2021 Fiat Strada Sends Toro Vibes In First Official Images

Fiat has dropped a revealing second image of the ‘Nova’ Strada small pickup truck that confirms our initial assessment that it looks like a re-sized mirror version of the larger Toro (thanks to Automonthly for the head’s up). No additional information has been shared at this point. [Updated 2/12/2020]

Last month, we saw a prototype of the Fiat Strada subcompact unibody pickup camouflaged in such a way it reminded of Tesla’s Cybertruck.

We’re glad to say the finished product won’t look at all like the squashed pyramid-shaped electric truck but rather like a smaller version of the Fiat Toro compact pickup. In this first official teaser image, the 2021 Strada clearly reveals its Toro-inspired styling.

That’s most obvious in the dynamic profile, the shape of the headlights and taillights, the window line and the shape of the wheel arches. While the teaser photo shows a crew cab body style, the new Strada will also be available in single cab configuration.

2021 Fiat Strada

Unfortunately, Fiat Brazil did not reveal any information along with the teaser image but the upcoming 2021 Strada is not a total mystery. The most important thing to know is the new model replaces the Palio-based namesake pickup Fiat has been selling on various markets worldwide since 1996.

Besides the modern design, the new Fiat Strada is likely to adopt a new platform that will combine the Argo’s Small MP1 architecture with a longer wheelbase and components designed specifically for it. The new model will most certainly be bigger than the original Strada, though it won’t grow too much to avoid generating unwanted internal competition for the Fiat Toro.

2020 Fiat Toro

Nothing is confirmed regarding the powertrains but reports from Brazil suggest the 2021 Strada will pack a 100 HP (101 PS) 1.3-liter Firefly engine as standard. A turbocharged version of the same power plant could be offered as an option. Base models should get a manual gearbox while an automatic transmission will be offered on higher-spec variants.

The 2021 Fiat Strada will debut later this year, possibly at the Sao Paulo Auto Show in November.