One of the Fiat Group’s most important new cars of 2012 has arrived in the UK. The first deliveries of the third generation Fiat Panda will begin at the end of this month with on-the-road prices starting from £8,900 for the base petrol model rising to £12,250 for the top-of-the-range diesel variant.

The new Panda is available at launch with a choice of three Euro 5-specification engines including a 69bhp 1.2-litre petrol, an 85bhp 0.9-litre TwinAir turbocharged two-cylinder petrol, and a 75bhp 1.3-litre MultiJet 2 turbodiesel.

There are also three different trim levels named Pop, Easy and Lounge.

Standard equipment in the base Pop grade includes power windows and locks, four airbags and Dualdrive electric power steering, while the Easy trim level adds remote central locking, air conditioning, roof rails and a higher grade audio system.

Finally the Lounge additionally receives 15-inch alloy wheels, heated electric mirrors, front fog lamps, body coloured mirrors and door handles, and side mouldings.

Buyers will also be able to choose from 10 exterior colours and six interior/dashboard combinations.

For more details on pricing, check out the list that follows.

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