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Yugo Revival: Scale Model of Redesigned Budget Car Unveiled in Munich

Serbian professor Dr. Alekasandar Bjelić plans to reintroduce the infamous Yugo with a retro-modern design and affordability focus, targeting a prototype debut in 2027.

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Overview

  • Dr. Alekasandar Bjelić, who owns the Yugo naming rights, revealed a 1:5 scale model of the revamped car at Car Design Event 2025 in Munich.
  • The new Yugo features a retro 1980s aesthetic with modern updates such as LED lights and alloy wheels, designed by Darko Marčeta.
  • Plans include an affordable two-door petrol model with manual and automatic options, with potential electric variants in the future.
  • A working prototype is targeted for presentation at the Belgrade Expo in 2027, with production and market entry to follow if plans proceed.
  • The original Yugo, once labeled the 'worst car in history,' ceased production in 2008 but remains a cultural icon with a divisive reputation.