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Fiat Panda Hatchback boot space, practicality and safety

2004 - 2011 (change model)
Practicality rating: 3 out of 53.0

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

The Panda only scored three-stars in Euro NCAP crash tests, which is disappointing for a modern car. Nonetheless, all models have twin airbags and ABS, plus more expensive versions get side airbags and stability control too.

With such a small body it’s little surprise that luggage space is tight – the Panda has a boot capacity of slightly more than 200 litres, which although small is still more than a MINI. The boot area can be expanded by dropping the rear seats, boosting space to 861 litres, but most models only come with a folding rear seat – there’s no 50:50 split unless you go for the Eleganza trim.

In the city, the Panda is a trusty companion and perfectly suited to scurrying through the rat race. A ‘City’ button on the dashboard makes the steering even lighter for tight slow speed manoeuvres and parking.

Euro NCAP rating

What is Euro NCAP?
Adult Occupant: 3 out of 5
Child Occupant: 2 out of 5
Vulnerable Road User: 1 out of 5

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (9)
  • ABS
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Active Standard Equipment (2)
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
Active Optional Equipment (5)
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Central locking
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
Alessi Standard Equipment (12)
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Climate control
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
Alessi Optional Equipment (1)
  • Alloy wheels
Dynamic Standard Equipment (2)
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Remote locking
Dynamic Optional Equipment (12)
  • Air conditioning
  • Audio remote
  • Central locking
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Roof rails
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
Eleganza Standard Equipment (12)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Climate control
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Eleganza Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Mamy Standard Equipment (9)
  • Air conditioning
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Metallic Paint
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
Mamy Optional Equipment (3)
  • Alarm
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Traction control
MyLife Standard Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Remote locking
  • Space saver spare wheel
MyLife Optional Equipment (4)
  • Central locking
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Roof rails
  • Steel wheels
Sporting Standard Equipment (5)
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Front fog lights
  • Metallic Paint
  • Remote locking
  • Space saver spare wheel
Sporting Optional Equipment
  • n/a

Dimensions

Length 3538mm
Width 1578mm - 1589mm
Height 1540mm
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