
Easy to park, fun to drive, manoeuvrable and cheap to run, the little car is king in the congested city.
Put aside any nostalgic memories of the original Fiat Panda – nostalgic fans may love its basic charms, but it wouldn’t cut it by today’s standards,
But the all-new Panda – which first appeared in 2003 – is a different beast and the millionth model has just rolled off Fiat’s Polish production line.
It’s even deemed good enough to be the everyday vehicle of Top Gear’s Captain Slow — James May. We took one on loan for week to see if it lives up to its hype.
Looks
Like with most city cars, the Panda is a cute-looking motor. It’s tiny but tall and has a flat rear end which make reverse parking a simple task. And as the engine is so small, there is no need for a long-fronted bonnet. The front lights are cased in a diminutive rectangular frame, while the rear lights adopt a long vertical pose.
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Griffin Mill Fiat
Upper Boat Pontypridd
Rhondda Cynon Taf
South Wales CF37 5YE
Tel: 01443 341 157
Fax: 01443 842 584
Opening Times
Mon – Thurs: 9:00 – 18:30
Friday: 9:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
FIAT 500C 1.2 POP
(with beauty treatment)
SMALL BUT PERFECTLY FORMED, smooth, beautiful and sporty model seeks trustworthy owner for long drives and companionship.