Fiat Panda (04-11) - Review

Review by David Ross on
The original Fiat Panda was a low cost, compact, cheap to run, lightweight car. The new Panda stays true to that ethos but unlike the earlier version, is well built, comfortable and durable. Thanks to the upright body it's also surprisingly spacious inside and you can easily carry two adults, a couple of kids and luggage (if you pack carefully). It's also good fun to drive, with light but precise steering making it great in town while it is equally capable on motorways where it can happily cruise along with minimal fuss. The interior is fairly basic but well laid out and the seats are comfortable too. But what really makes the Panda appealing is it's value for money and low running costs. This really is Fiat doing what it does best.
4 out of 5

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Equipment

The base-level Active model is only available with the 1.1-litre engine but standard equipment is adequate and includes power steering, central locking, electric front windows, an immobiliser, a CD stereo and ABS. The Dynamic adds a rev counter, trip computer, multifunction display and remote central locking. An 'Aircon Pack' is available with the Dynamic along with a 'Sky Dome' electric sunroof. The top of the range Eleganza gets 14-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, digital climate control, a height adjustable driver's seat and 50:50 split rear seats with Isofix mountings. Optional equipment includes parking sensors, side and window airbags, ESP (including ASR, MSR and Hill Holder), smart windscreen wipers, Follow Me Home headlights and Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity.

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  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Metallic Paint
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
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