You don’t know what is this? This is a Fiat Sentiero, a new Italian concept. The new concept was created as part of Prodan’s final year project, is a conceptual proposal for a compact-sized pickup truck for the European market. The designer states that the vehicle’s styling is based on Fiat’s current design language and Italian design in general – whatever that means.

The concept study features several storage compartments that include those behind the doors, the rear bed and even once incorporated in the tailgate. The Romanian designer says that the proposed engine for the Sentiero is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel with an output of around 250 HP driving all-four wheels.

Look at the new FIAT’s concept. Its a Sapor Roadster which was conceived by diseno-art studio as a concept proposal for a small entry level sports car.

The Sapor was designed to feature a front-mounted engine that sends power to the rear wheels. The designers claim that one possible option could be Fiat’s 1.4-liter turbocharged four that makes 180HP in the Abarth Grande Punto Esseesse hatch.

Press release:

Drivetrain
One possible and readily available engine which could easily be fitted in the Sapor would be the 1.4 litre, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine from the Fiat Grande Punto Abarth EsseEsse. This engine produces 180 hp @ 5750 rpm and 272 Nm (201 lb/ft) of torque @ 2750 rpm. In the Sapor the power would be sent to the rear wheels through a six speed manual gearbox.

Exterior Design
The exterior styling of the Fiat Sapor is influenced by both past and current Fiat models. The simple uncluttered lines are designed to echo those of previous Fiat convertibles which used classic proportions instead of complicated styling to provide curb appeal.

The retro-influenced front end uses styling cues from classic Fiats like the 1600S and popular Fiat 124 Spider, the stylized chrome headlight bezels are also adapted from these models. The lip spoiler and lateral air intakes positioned just forward of the front wheels are similar to those found on the very latest Abarth spec Fiat models.

In contrast to the curvaceous front end the squared off rear panel of the Sapor is partially influenced by the angular shape of the Fiat X1/9.

To appeal to racers and enthusiasts the body panels, wheel arches and sideskirts can be easily and quickly replaced, repaired or customized.

Interior
The interior of the Fiat Sapor is a strict two-seater. The driver and passenger are separated by a high center console which is painted in the same color as the body, this continues one of Fiat’s trademark styling themes which is to accentuate the interior with body colored trim elements. The short-throw gear stick sits prominently atop a cylinder integrated into the center console.

The Fiat Sapor concept is equipped with a canvas roof instead of a folding hardtop. This is to help keep both the weight and price down. When down the roof stows into a compartment just behind the seats.

Fiat is planning a re-launch the evocative Dino badge on a Lotus-derived sports car. Not to be confused with the Dino of Ferrari fame, Fiat’s version was all about affordable, stylish transport.

The new Fiat sports car will arrive to dealerships in 2011. It had been thought it would use the newly resurrected Abarth badge. However the Italian firm’s CEO Lorenzo Sistino told us: ‘I think it would be great to go into the small two-seater roadster market again – and it would be brilliant if we could bring back the Dino badge, too.’

Fiat launched its first car with the Dino badge in 1966. Echoing modern platform sharing techniques, it was a convertible built around the same basic chassis as the firm’s 124 Spider.

Look at the new FIAT’s concept, called Portofino Concept. The Portofino will be unveiled at the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf from August 29 to September 7. The new FIAT’s concept is actually inspired from the open-topped beach cars that were built onto small Fiat models by Italian coachbuilders in the 1960s. Based on the Fiorino platform, the Portofino Concept has not only lost its roof but also its doors that have been somewhat replaced by nautical ropes. To compensate for the structural loss, Fiat’s designers added a rollbar-like central ring.

Inside, the Portofino design follows a nautical theme with the interior flooring made out of wood. Other changes include the repainted dashboard and the new seats that have been upholstered with natural fibres treated using a special waterproofing process.