We know that regular people with limited budgets might want to buy this sort of previous generation car, so we’ll give it to you as straight as we can. Fiat now has a new Panda, revealed only last year, but they will continue to sell the previous generation model, marketing it as the Panda Classic.
The model has gone on sale today in Italy, France, Hungary and Spain and availability should be extended across the European market soon. The Panda Classic is available with the 69 HP 1.2 petrol, 75 HP 1.3 MultiJet 16v diesel, 69 HP 1.2 EasyPower (LPG/petrol) and 77 HP 1.4 Natural Power (methane/petrol) engines.
There is only one trim level available, which now comes with front airbags, ABS complete with EBD, height-adjustable steering wheel, Dualdrive electric power steering, electric windows, central locking, radio set-up, bumpers in body colour and protective strips.
The key to selling this car will be the attractive entry price. “The price list (turn-key) starts at Euro 9,050 for the 69 HP 1.2 Classic version. Thanks to the contribution made by Fiat and its sales network, during this initial stage of the launch it is possible to buy the 69 HP 1.2 Classic version at Euro 7,900 (turn-key) or at Euro 8,650 (including manual climate control) or at less than Euro 8.850 (including the Climate Pack that contains manual climate control, fog lights and roof rack bars),” Fiat says.
The bottom line in our opinion is the fact that in 2004, the Panda got a three-star Euro NCAP safety rating, and only two for child occupant protection. The styling was never a strong point, and if you are willing to stretch your budget another €1,000, some cool new mini cars are within reach, like the new Kia Picanto.
There is only one trim level available, which now comes with front airbags, ABS complete with EBD, height-adjustable steering wheel, Dualdrive electric power steering, electric windows, central locking, radio set-up, bumpers in body colour and protective strips.
The key to selling this car will be the attractive entry price. “The price list (turn-key) starts at Euro 9,050 for the 69 HP 1.2 Classic version. Thanks to the contribution made by Fiat and its sales network, during this initial stage of the launch it is possible to buy the 69 HP 1.2 Classic version at Euro 7,900 (turn-key) or at Euro 8,650 (including manual climate control) or at less than Euro 8.850 (including the Climate Pack that contains manual climate control, fog lights and roof rack bars),” Fiat says.
The bottom line in our opinion is the fact that in 2004, the Panda got a three-star Euro NCAP safety rating, and only two for child occupant protection. The styling was never a strong point, and if you are willing to stretch your budget another €1,000, some cool new mini cars are within reach, like the new Kia Picanto.
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