This year is all about the panda. The Fiat Panda namely. In summer, the Italians pull the curtain on the all-electric Fiat Panda; and an attractive special model of the small car called “Pandina” with a gasoline engine has already been presented.
For Fiat, the Panda is not just another series; the small car is one of the Italians’ most successful models and is a reliable source of sales – especially on the Apennine Peninsula. More than 100,000 Fiat Pandas were sold in Italy in 2023; A total of eight million units have been sold across all series to date. The all-wheel drive models from the first Panda series are legendary and in demand; The technology for this came from Steyr-Daimler-Puch.
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The Pandina is based on the Panda Cross and will have yellow ears, i.e. exterior mirror caps. There are new digital instruments inside; The steering wheel was also refreshed. The standard equipment also includes a 7-inch touchscreen on the center console, into which the smartphone can be integrated using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
The level of safety has also been increased, which is due to the new EU regulations. Among other things, traffic sign recognition, a braking system designed to avoid rear-end collisions, as well as drowsiness and lane change assistants are being introduced. The number of airbags has also been increased from four to six.
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Mild hybrid with 51 kW/70 hp
The proven mild hybrid petrol engine is available as a drive. The three-cylinder engine delivers 51 kW (70 hp). Fiat is still silent about the prices, which will be available when the market launches in the summer. The Fiat Panda currently starts at a list price of 14,150 euros in this country.
At the unveiling of the Fiat Panda Pandina, which will be offered alongside the current models, it was also announced that the series would continue to be produced in the factory near Naples until at least 2027.
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Clemens Schuhmann
Head of Car & Motor
Clemens Schuhmann
