Yugo (revival)
| Yugo | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Production | 2027 (to commence) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
The Yugo is an upcoming subcompact hatchback slated for release in 2027. It marks the revival of the Yugo brand, originally known for its affordable vehicles in the 1980s.
History
[edit]The original Yugo, produced by the now-defunct Zastava Automobiles in Yugoslavia (present-day Serbia), was introduced in the 1980s as a budget-friendly vehicle based on the Fiat 127 and 128 platforms, with production having ceased in 2008.[1]
In 2025, Serbian university professor Dr. Aleksandar Bjelić secured the rights to the Yugo name to revive the brand.[2] He collaborated with Serbian designer Darko Marčeta to conceptualize a modern iteration of the classic Yugo.
Overview
[edit]The new Yugo's design retains the boxy aesthetic of its predecessor while integrating modern elements. Key features include slim LED headlights and taillights, large alloy wheels, flush-fitting door handles, a distinctive front grille, and an angular rear hatch. The classic 'Y' emblem remains a prominent detail.
The vehicle will utilize an "established platform" from a cooperation partner, ensuring modernity, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with current safety standards.
Production
[edit]A design model of the new Yugo is anticipated to be unveiled later in 2025, with a finished prototype expected to debut at the Belgrade Expo 2027.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Yugo, as it turns out, isn't dead yet".
- ^ Anderson, Brad (February 19, 2025). "The Yugo Could Be Making A Retro Comeback". Carscoops.
- ^ "The Yugo is go! Long-forgotten brand to return with new petrol hatch".