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Sanlorenzo gives the Fiat Topolino a yacht-inspired one-off

Sanlorenzo gives the Fiat Topolino a yacht-inspired one-off RUSSPAIN.com © russpain.com
Sanlorenzo gives the Fiat Topolino a yacht-inspired one-off © russpain.com
Fiat USA has unveiled a bespoke Topolino created with Sanlorenzo, while the 2027 range adds the Open Air body. The US starting price is $13,995 before delivery, compared with €8,990 in Spain after Fiat's discount.

On 2 November 2026, Fiat presented a one-off Topolino with yacht-inspired finishes aboard the Sanlorenzo SX100 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida. The vehicle is a design showcase, not a model buyers can order, and Fiat did not announce a price or customer sales for the Sanlorenzo version.

Sanlorenzo's boatbuilding materials shape the cabin: the seats and dashboard use natural fabrics, while the solar roof receives a bespoke finish. Genuine leather details and customised seatbelts add to the treatment; the floor is made from natural nautical-grade wood inspired by the teak decks of Sanlorenzo yachts.

The distinction matters for buyers. This Topolino remains a one-off, unlike the production and plant-upgrade plans discussed in Ebro's investment plans. Fiat has also expanded the 2027 range with the Topolino Open Air, a body style new to the US market. Its retractable soft-top roof opens the cabin to the sky. The range also adds Corallo Orange and Luna Greige exterior colours and a full-colour digital instrument cluster.

The US Topolino is classified as a low-speed vehicle, with a maximum speed of 25 mph and operation restricted to roads with speed limits of up to 35 mph. Published specifications for the model list a 5.4-kWh battery, about 46 miles of range and charging in roughly four to five hours from a standard household outlet. It measures 99.6 inches long, 56.4 inches wide and 61.2 inches tall, and weighs slightly more than 1,000 pounds. Fiat initially allocated 300 vehicles to US dealers; nearly all had sold by 8 November 2026, according to Yahoo Finance. About 60% of buyers reportedly chose the open-air Dolce Vita configuration, which uses rope-style barriers instead of conventional doors.

US prices start at $13,995, given as €12,500, before shipping. Fiat offers free home delivery within 50 miles, about 80 kilometres, of the dealership where the vehicle is bought. In Spain, the stated entry price is €8,990 after the brand's €1,000 discount on the most affordable version. Those figures make the American Topolino substantially more expensive on the prices supplied, although the US price excludes shipping.

The model was Europe's best-selling electric quadricycle in 2025 and retained the lead during 2026, according to Fiat. In Italy, it accounted for 42.2% of the light electric quadricycle segment in the first eight months of the year. Time also included it among its best inventions of 2026 in the design category.

Frank Miller RUSSPAIN.com
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