- Fiat has launched the official configurator of the Grande Panda in Italy.
- The entry-level Pop trim has black steelies and spartan equipment.
- The model looks significantly more stripped compared to the La Prima.
Fiat has launched the all-new Grande Panda in Italy, with the configurator giving us access to all of the available trims. The entry-level Grande Panda Pop with a sticker price of €18,900 ($19,600) is the most interesting of the bunch, thanks to its utilitarian looks and bare-bones equipment.
The cheapest version of the mild-hybrid Grande Panda rides on 16-inch black steel wheels, and is finished in the no-cost Passione Red. Note that the electric Grande Panda Red has the same color-wheel combination although in that case, the steelies are finished in white.
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The biggest difference between the Grande Panda Pop and the rest of the lineup is the lack of LED lights, making it look more like the original Panda from the ’80s. Of course, this is not the only model that comes with halogen headlights in its base trim, with many automakers – including Mercedes-Benz – adopting this cost-effective solution in their more basic trims.
Moving inside, the highlight is the large plastic cover that occupies the spot of the infotainment display, right next to the standard 10-inch digital instrument cluster. The bulky plastic serves as a “smartphone station”, thanks to an integrated device holder and a USB-C port, sending strong Dacia vibes.
Fiat Grande Panda Pop
The spartan equipment includes manual A/C and manual rear windows, but at least Fiat added rear parking sensors to help owners park the 3.99 m (157.1 inches) long supermini in tight spots. As required by law for all new cars sold in the EU, the Grande Panda comes standard with a basic ADAS suite including auto headlights, AEB, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Lane Keeping System.
Buyers who want more can always opt for the mid-spec Grande Panda Icon which costs €20,400 ($21,200) and adds plenty of extra features. Finally, the Grande Panda La Prima which stars in the commercials with the shiny spec will cost you €22,900 ($23,800).
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The prices stand for the mild-hybrid 1.2-liter engine since the fully electric Grande Panda is more expensive. More specifically, the EV starts at €24,900 ($25,900) for the Red trim and tops out at €27,900 ($29,000) for the La Prima. This means that the price gap between the cheapest and the most expensive versions of the model is €9,000 ($9,300).
Another interesting comparison is with the Citroen C3, which is a sister model to the Fiat Grande Panda. The French supermini has an entry list price of €15,240 ($15,800), although this stands for the ICE-only version without hybrid assistance. The fully electric Citroen e-C3 starts at €23,900 ($24,800) which makes it €1,000 ($1,000) cheaper than the equivalent Fiat Grande Panda.
Fiat Grande Panda Red
Fiat Grande Panda La Prima
