Alexandre
The news Fiat Grande Panda is already causing a stir on Italian roads. Recently, it was spotted in Turin without any camouflage, on the occasion of some advertising shots. Passers-by had the chance to see the new model in two distinct colors: a bright yellow variant, which could well be the launch color chosen by Fiat, and an elegant bronze metallic version.
As is often the case in such circumstances, the new Fiat Grande Panda has not escaped the scrutiny of smartphones and cameras. These images, posted on social networks including au_tospotter, give us an idea of the road presence of a model that is preparing to complement the iconic Fiat Panda (or Pandina).
The photos confirm the impressions of previous days. June 14th, Fiat had already shared the first official images of the Grande Pandaa model destined to write the first pages of the brand's future, according to Fiat CEO Olivier Francois. This new car embodies the new design features typical of Fiat, inspired by the Lingotto's emblematic styles.
The Grande Panda strives to retain the values of the Panda of yesteryear, drawing inspiration from the design of the most iconic Panda designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The new Grande Panda now enters the B segment with small crossover proportions and a length of 399 centimetres, slightly below the segment average of 406 centimetres.
Recent images reveal some interesting details, including a front-mounted charging socket on the electric versionhidden under the Fiat logo. The interior also incorporates elements of the Centoventi concept whether with the steering wheel or the large screen in the shape of the Lingotto.
The new Grande Panda will initially be marketed in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, before expanding into other markets. It will be available in electric and hybrid versions, meeting market expectations. The full presentation is still scheduled for July 11, 2024.
It's light-years away from the elegance of the Centoventi concept, but it's quite effective. I like the interior, it's clean, sober and you can actually see a few covers. I like the rounded shape - minus the square air outlets - and I'm curious to see the box facing the passenger.