FIAT Panda (2004 - )  

Introduction

It's cheap. It's cheerful. And it was a deserved European Car of the Year 2004.

The first thing that strikes you is its cuteness. It's smaller and sweeter than it looks in pictures. You instantly want to like it. Get inside and the central knobs and switches panel is simply the best in any car at any price. It's a model of clarity and every single button falls instantly to hand. So does the neat little dash mounted gear lever.

Next: What's Good »

Last updated 5 January 2012
More at the FIAT website  

Related News & Road Tests

  • Road Test: Fiat FIAT Panda 100HP
    Thursday 8th February 2007 I'm a Panda fan. I like the Panda 1.1 Active. I like the Panda diesel. I like the Panda 4x4. So why did the...
  • Road Test: Suzuki Splash
    The old Suzuki Wagon R and Vauxhall Agila were archetypal old people's cars. They had upright seats and were easy to get in and out of, but...
  • Road Test: Hyundai i10 Blue Road Test
    At 99g/km the new Hyundai i10 Blue is VED and Congestion Charge exempt, but is £400 more than the faster and better equipped i10 1.2.
  • Ask HJ: Economical second hand cars
    What are the most economical second cars you recommend? I don't want to spend more than £3000 if possible. The car will mainly be used for journeys up...

    Cars For Sale

    New Cars Used Cars

    Latest cars for sale

    Best monthly deals on new cars

    Also Consider

    • Citroen C1 2005
      Cheap to run. Group 1 insurance. 60mpg. handles well. Low list prices. Good Euro NCAP score. 2012 model emits just 99g/km CO2.
    • Hyundai i10 2008
      One of best small cars around, cheap to own, all models get air con and five seatbelts, flat folding rear seat, rides and handles well, 99g/km Blue model from late 2010.
    • KIA Picanto 2004
      Great value small car that is cheap to buy and run, seven-year warranty on all new models from January 2010, good rear passenger room, much improved interior on facelifted cars from 2007.
    • FIAT Panda 2012
      New Panda has a softer shape and less boxy look, powered by Fiat's great TwinAir engine, promises improved interior quality.

    Honest John's Car Buying Advice

    Get the low-down on how to buy and sell cars the hassle-free way

    Sign up for Honest John's Email Newsletter

    Road Tests • Buying Tips • Deals