Fiat tried to unify its design language and introduced the 125 model in 1967 as a replacement for the 1500 lineup and brought it closer to the 124’s look.
The Italian carmaker tried to get the most out of the 1300’s platform, which was not that old, but retuned the suspension and introduced new engines and transmissions for the 125. Its marketing department convinced the company’s management that the engine displacement usage as a name was not the best idea for vehicles sold to families.

With the 124 already on the market, the carmaker introduced the 125 in 1967 as a larger version. While some considered it a large vehicle, the car sat below the Fiat’s flagship 2300. Its squared-looking bodywork and square double headlights system made the 125 look different from the rest of the range. Yet, it resembled its 124 smaller sibling in many ways, especially since they shared the same front doors.

Inside, Fiat’s designers kept the linear speedometer for the 125, as it was on the 1300 and 1500 models. Only the smaller brother featured the round dials. Thanks to its longer wheelbase, the 125 offered an adequate room for up to five people, but there was some limited footwell room in the back due to the transmission tunnel.

Under the hood, Fiat installed a 1.6-liter engine that provided 90 hp. It was a big number for those times, and the 125 was considered more of a sporty sedan than just a regular family vehicle.