Fiat Panda Gets Euro 5 Engines

As we patiently await for the 2012 Fiat Panda, which was recently revealed thanks to a leaked patent filing and spotted testing in hot weather in Italy, the company’s British division has just announced the introduction of Euro 5 engines across the city car range.

The greener units bring higher top speed, stronger acceleration, improved fuel consumption and lower O2 figures, and are fitted to the Panda 1.2 Active, 1.2 MyLife, 1.2 Dynamic and the diesel 1.3 MultiJet Dynamic.

Taken separately, the 1.2-litre Euro 5 engine replaces the Panda’s previous entry-level 1.1-litre petrol unit. The 69bhp unit can take the car from 0-62mph in 13.4 seconds and gives it a top speed of 101mph. It returns 57.6mpg (combined cycle) and has a CO2 figure of 113g/km.

On the other hand, the 1.3-litre MultiJet diesel version delivers 0-62mph acceleration in 13.1 seconds and a maximum speed of 103mph. With a combined cycle fuel consumption figure of 67.3mpg, it gives a 109g/km CO2 figure.

The Active variants, priced from £8,445 (currently available at £6,645), are fitted with power steering, electric front windows, body coloured bumpers and driver and passenger airbags as standard.

MyLife cars - priced from £9,255 (currently available at £7.245) - add as standard, equipment such as alloy wheels, remote central locking and 12V power socket. FInally, the Dynamic trim ( priced from £9,865) adds body coloured door mirrors and handles, roof bars, air conditioning, pearlescent paint, split folding rear seat, MP3 player and fog lights.

“And we plan to continue that with this new range of cars. The addition of the Euro 5 engine to the line-up makes the Panda an even more tempting choice for drivers looking to save on fuel costs and keep CO2 figures as low as possible,” said Elena Bernardelli, marketing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK and Ireland.