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Fiat Grande Panda: Petrol Joins the Family, Completing the Lineup

The Fiat Grande Panda has just welcomed its final sibling into the fold, and it’s a familiar one: petrol power. With order books now open for the new 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo, Fiat officially completes the Grande Panda lineup, giving buyers the full menu of propulsion options—gasoline, hybrid, and EV. It’s a strategic move that underscores Fiat’s pitch for accessibility and versatility in an increasingly fragmented small-car market.

A Traditional Choice in a Tech-Heavy World

The newcomer is a 100-hp turbocharged triple paired with a six-speed manual, good for 205 Nm of torque and a touch of old-school driving engagement. Start&Stop tech lends a hand in city traffic, but make no mistake: this is the most straightforward, cost-conscious way into the Panda range. It’s aimed at drivers who still prefer a clutch pedal over a drive mode selector and want simplicity without feeling stripped bare.

Three Ways to Panda

With petrol now on the books, the Grande Panda family offers a clear three-tiered approach:

  • Petrol: 100 hp, 1.2-liter turbo, 6-speed manual
  • Hybrid: 110 hp with a 48-volt lithium-ion battery and eDCT, promising seamless stop-start urban cruising with better fuel economy
  • Electric: A 44-kWh battery paired with an 83-kW motor (113 hp) for zero-emissions driving and respectable urban range

This mix not only broadens appeal but also reflects Fiat’s flexible powertrain philosophy, letting customers decide how quickly they want to transition toward electrification.

Trims that Match Personalities

Fiat keeps things simple with three trims—POP, ICON, and LA PRIMA—available across all powertrains. POP keeps costs down with manual A/C, a basic 10-inch digital cluster, and solid safety kit (six airbags, lane assist, auto braking, and rear sensors). ICON strikes the balance with LED lighting and a bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless mirroring. And for those who want the fully loaded city cruiser, LA PRIMA brings 17-inch alloys, navigation, sustainable interior materials, and a 360-degree camera setup.

Add seven bright paint options—including cheeky shades like Limone Yellow and Acqua Azure—and the Grande Panda comes across as far less utilitarian than its ’80s namesake.

Retro Spirit, Modern Execution

Fiat didn’t just slap a historic badge on another subcompact. The Grande Panda’s styling leans heavily on retro-modern cues: blocky proportions, pixel-style LEDs, cube-like taillights, and bold “PANDA” lettering stamped into the doors. Inside, it’s equally people-focused, with wide shoulder room for its class, clever storage solutions, and enough tech to keep up with the competition.

In short, Fiat has crafted a lineup that nods to its roots while covering all the bases for today’s urban drivers. The petrol version may be the last to arrive, but for many, it’ll be the most familiar—and possibly the most fun.

Source: Stellantis

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Grande Panda Fever: UK Orders Open After Record Interest

Remember the old Fiat Panda? The unapologetically boxy little brick that buzzed around Europe in the 1980s, often carrying more goats than passengers in some parts of Italy? Well, it’s back—sort of. Meet the Grande Panda, FIAT’s brand-new city car, a small car with big ambitions and even bigger expectations.

FIAT has officially opened UK orders, and if early numbers are anything to go by, Britain’s car buyers are already smitten. Thousands of people have signed up for “tell me more” emails before the car has even touched UK soil. Dealers are reporting floods of curious punters wandering into showrooms asking about it. And to fuel the hype even more, FIAT is rolling the car out on a nationwide “preview tour” from 4th September to 11th October, where the Grande Panda will be shown off like a pop star on a comeback tour.

And you know what? The hype might actually be justified.

Retro Roots, Modern Swagger

The Grande Panda was designed in FIAT’s Centro Stile in Turin, which means it’s dripping with Italian flair but hasn’t gone full Gucci handbag. Instead, it riffs on the 1980s original with crisp, blocky lines and a refreshingly uncluttered interior. It’s smart, it’s practical, and it doesn’t feel like it’s trying too hard. Think less “look at me” and more “I’ll quietly look cooler than your crossover.”

Judges seem to agree. It’s already scooped up a trio of gongs: Best Small Car from Autocar, Supermini of the Year from Auto Express, and the rather charming Most Eagerly Awaited Electrified Car from Eco Car. Not bad for something that hasn’t even properly landed yet.

Power to the Panda

Buyers get two flavours: fully electric or hybrid. The EV comes with a 44kWh battery and 83kW motor (that’s 113 horsepower in old money), good for 199 miles of WLTP range—more than enough to handle the Tesco run, the school drop-off, and the occasional road trip to the seaside without breaking a sweat.

If you’re not ready to cut the petrol cord entirely, the hybrid uses a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo with a 48V battery and a slick 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox, delivering 110 horsepower. It’s not going to snap your neck in a traffic light drag race, but it’ll sip fuel and smile while doing it.

Value With a Wink

Here’s the kicker: prices start at just £18,035 for the hybrid and £21,035 for the EV. Throw in FIAT’s newly reintroduced £1,500 E-Grant, and the electric Panda suddenly looks like one of the best-value EVs on sale. Trims range from the cheekily named Pop to the fully loaded La Prima, while the EV can even be had in the socially conscious (RED) edition.

The Grande Panda isn’t pretending to be a hot hatch or a premium SUV. It’s a car for the real world: compact enough for city streets, clever enough for family life, and stylish enough to pull off a bit of retro cool.

If FIAT’s early success is any indicator, the Grande Panda might just become the new darling of Britain’s roads—just like its 1980s ancestor once was. Except this time, you won’t have to push it up the hill when it rains.

Source: Fiat

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2026 Fiat Grande Panda 4×4

In June 2024, Fiat announced the arrival of a new version of its small city car, the Grande Panda, and now company CEO Olivier François has also announced a 4×4 version, but also spoke about the technical problems the company is facing.

The arrival of the Grande Panda 4×4 is not in doubt, but it is still being considered whether it will be offered with a hybrid or electric drive or both options. “We are looking for solutions, but we got the point and we would like to do something soon,” said CEO François.

François also spoke about the possibility of a seven-seat version, which he said would not be on offer. When it comes to design, Fiat does not abandon the standard box-design characteristic of the first generation. Protective elements have been added in the lower part of the front and rear bumpers emphasizing the SUV style, while the headlights are made of opal cubes and refer to the style of windows on the facade of the Lingot factory, and the daytime running lights and indicators are integrated into the same light block.

Although Fiat has not decided on the powertrain of the new Grande Panda 4×4, some information says that the hybrid option could be a 1.2-L turbo gasoline engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 128 hp (95 kW), while the all-electric Grande Panda would be powered by a single electric motor with 113 hp (84 kW), and will be equipped with a 44 kWh LFP battery that provides a range of 320 km. François also confirmed that the offer will include a version with a combustion engine paired with a manual gearbox.

Grande Panda will be 3.99 meters long and will be positioned in the compact B segment, unlike its smaller brother (Panda), which is an A segment model.

Source: Fiat