FIAT
GRANDE PANDA BEGINS ITS JOURNEY BY
TAKING ON THE B-SEGMENT IN IRELAND
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The
new Fiat Grande Panda will soon make its debut in Ireland equipped with both
electric and hybrid powertrains, taking on the entire B-segment, a segment
where FIAT has been a European leader for decades. The new Fiat Grande Panda,
the first model of the new global family, truly represents the Italian brand
for its Italian design, compactness, inclusivity, and sustainability. Reflecting the brand’s signature style, the new
model is an ideal fit for both family and urban life. Designed at the Centro
Stile in Turin, the Fiat Grande Panda is notable for its compact size and
features clean lines with a well-organised interior. The car’s robust and
structured appearance, along with its dynamic wedge-shaped design, emphasises its
strength and distinctive character. The Grande Panda is the first FIAT built on
the Stellantis “Smart Car Platform”. This new “family mover” is socially
significant due to its flexible and versatile multi-energy platform, which can
cater to the needs and expectations of customers from various markets. The
Grande Panda is the first model of a new FIAT car family set to be introduced
in the coming years. FIAT’s innovative project aims to produce this new global car
family using the same Smart Car platform. This approach enables the brand to
develop a variety of vehicles and meet the diverse needs of customers around
the globe.
An Italian Design inspired by an icon
The Panda from the 80s is living a second life
in the modern era thanks to the new model, showcasing a cool personality with
iconic features and its Italian signature from the Centro Stile in Turin. This
is the first time that “Grande” does not mean large. The Grande Panda is unique for its compact
size—a 3.99 metres in length — below the segment average — from 1.57 metres in
height and 1.76 metres in width (without mirrors), offering comfort for 5
people. The new model truly embodies its forerunner’s values through the
strength it conveys and its structured volume. Its design has been conceived to be simple but
functional and surprising, claiming the “Italianness” of which the Brand is
proud thanks to the vehicle’s iconicity.
The
prominence of the wheel arches, emphasised by structured lines and soft and
bold surfaces, conveys a self-confident and protective personality thanks to a
stable appearance. The exterior look is also enriched by many design elements
that go back to FIAT’s origins as the new creation is proudly a Panda. Among
them, the lettering on the car reaffirms the Brand’s roots with details such as
the 3D-branded, low-relief “PANDA” letters on the doors and the “FIAT” ones on
the rear. In addition, the lenticular print on the C-pillar that goes from the
modern FIAT logo and the 4 FIAT stripes creates a dynamic visual effect. The
lettering also appears on the rear
in a glossy black bezel, which shows the three-dimensional letters of Panda,
and on the front with the FIAT logo.
The
inspiration from past trends is also reflected in the PXL LED lamps, which
recall 80s video games, with the lamps merging functionality with style.
Indeed, the captivating X design together with the black pillar finishes and
the 17” diamond-cut alloy wheels with FIAT logo hubcaps create a distinctive
and evocative look. Pursuing FIAT’s “No Grey” initiative, the new model will
come in seven colours - Limone yellow, Luna Bronze,
Acqua azure, Lago blue, Passione red, Cinema black, and Gelato white.
Compact
outside, roomy inside
The Grande Panda can carry up to five people in
absolute comfort thanks to its roominess and smart use of space. Indeed, the
Grande Panda hides spacious storage in unexpected parts of the vehicle such as
the 13 litres within the dashboard. Additionally, the Grande Panda presents
above-average boot space, with 361 litres of maximum capacity (electric
version), making this vehicle the perfect choice for family business and
everyday shopping.
In
keeping with its colourful strategy, FIAT brings attention to cheerful details in
the interior of the Grande Panda. Specifically, the infotainment area with the
tunnel pad, the dashboard, the vents, and the seats’ stitching, which are
embellished with yellow details. The main interior theme includes a special
colour named Blu Tasmania, which perfectly matches the splashes of colour.
Furthermore, the Italian and FIAT influence can be seen in the Grande Panda
through some singular elements such as the 10’’ cluster and 10.25” digital
radio which feature a unique style inspired by the shape of the Lingotto track and
the opal cubes in the headlamp and rear
lamp which recall the windows on the façades of the Lingotto factory.
Grande
Panda: electric and hybrid powertrains
The
firstborn in FIAT’s new family will be available in both electric and hybrid
versions. With a 44 kWh battery and an 83 kW e-motor (113 HP), the electric
Grande Panda offers 320 km of range in the WLTP combined cycle, making it the
perfect vehicle for urban daily use and weekend getaways. The electric Fiat
Grande Panda boasts a maximum speed of 132 km/h and a 0-50 km/h acceleration in
4.2 seconds (0-100 km/h in 11 seconds).
The
new global model is equipped with an integrated AC retractable cable at the
front (in addition to the rear charging port), capable of charging at up to 7
kW, completing a charge from 20% to 80% in 4 hours and 20 minutes. As an
alternative to the retractable cable setup, based on customer preference or
specific market requirements, a rear-only 11 kW charging port can be chosen,
with a recharging time from 20% to 80% in 2 hours and 50 minutes. For both
solutions, a standard DC fast charging port at the rear is included, offering
100 kW charging power and completing a charge in just 27 minutes.
The Hybrid version is equipped with a turbo 1.2
litre, 3-cylinder engine, 100 HP, a 48-volt Li-ion battery, and the 6-speed
electric dual-clutch transmission (eDCT) which includes the 21-kW e-motor,
inverter, and transmission central unit. All these elements work in synergy,
driving the Grande Panda's performance to the next level.
Thanks to the Miller Cycle, the vehicle
achieves an estimated CO2 output of just 123g (provisional
pre-homologation figures) making it highly competitive with other brands.
The hybrid powertrain offers numerous advantages, including the e-launch
function—the ability to start in 100% electric mode—to provide a smooth, silent
startup with zero petrol consumption. Likewise, the electric engine boosts the
vehicle’s efficiency and dynamics and enables the ICE to turn off in certain
situations. It happens when traveling in the city or on rural roads with smooth
driving, providing up to 1 km electric range at speeds below 30km/h. It engages
also in stable conditions, on flat road or on highway with a downhill slope
when the driver releases the accelerator, enabling efficient power demand and
battery management. The e-creeping function relies solely on electric power and
is primarily used for making short forward movements without pressing the
accelerator, such as when one is stuck in traffic (e-queueing). It also used to
park in 100% electric drive, either in first gear or in reverse (e-parking).
The benefits of this technology are immediate with reduced consumption, greater
environmental respect, less noise pollution, enhanced comfort, and a more
enjoyable driving experience.
FIAT’s
sustainable milestone: impactful materials used to produce the new
global model
Enhancing FIAT’s pioneering role within the
automotive industry in terms of sustainability, the Grande Panda also offers
customers the chance to choose an eco-friendly and ethical mobility solution
thanks to the use of sustainable materials in its production. Each Grande Panda contains the recycled material from 140
beverage cartons. Indeed, in an automotive first, FIAT plays a crucial role in
extraction and recycling. Each of the 140 beverage carton bottles used per
vehicle consists of 80% carton and 20% non-recyclable plastics and aluminium,
usually thrown away during recycling. FIAT
reached another milestone in the automotive industry using, for the Grande
Panda La Prima version, “BAMBOX Bamboo Fiber Tex®”, a dedicated textile
containing real bamboo fibres, to create Grande Panda’s dashboard wrapping.
A
special lineup: two configurations for the 100% electric version
The new family mover in its electric version
comes in two configurations:
its fully loaded,
top-of-the-range Grande Panda La Prima, and the (Grande Panda)RED, a more accessible and even more
socially relevant model that supports a cause. The latter features distinctive
design elements such as the 16” white
steel wheels and the “RED” logo on the B-pillar. The (Grande Panda)RED also
represents FIAT’s commitment to global health in partnership with (RED).
Established in 2021, the partnership exemplifies the shared belief that each of
us can make a difference. For the ease of the customer, FIAT provides two
options, and the customer only has to choose the colour.
The hybrid version in POP, ICON, and LA PRIMA
trims
First off, there is the POP trim, the no-frills
entry version that gets straight to the point: complete ADAS, manual air
conditioning, 10” cluster, automatic eDCT, Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and,
for its drivers’ amusement, connected services through the dedicated smartphone
station.
The Icon configuration, the “core” version, has
been created to provide customers with high levels of modern features such as
infotainment system with 10,25” screen, headlights and tail lights with LED
technology. Indeed, this version allows them to upgrade their equipment through
two packs: tech or style. The tech pack features automatic climate control,
embedded and connected navigation, front parking sensors and rearview camera,
and a wireless charger enhancing comfort, safety, and convenience; meanwhile,
the style pack includes 16-inch alloy wheels, roof racks, skid plates, and
privacy glasses, adding to the look of the vehicle.
Capping off the hybrid range, there is the
Grande Panda La Prima, the flagship of the first model of the brand’s new
family. What sets it apart is clearly visible in its dedicated 17" alloy
wheels, high-quality fabrics, and innovative “BAMBOX Bamboo Fiber Tex®”, also
including all features provided by both tech and style packs.
ADAS
The Fiat Grande Panda features a comprehensive
suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for a safe and convenient
driving experience. Key options include Parking Assistance with rear sensors
(and standard on La Prima front sensor and rearview camera), as well as
assisted driving features like Cruise Control, Speed Limiter, Active Safety
Brake and Lane Keeping Assist.
Connected
services for every need
Traveling with peace of mind is becoming more
affordable than ever with Fiat Grande Panda. With its 10” digital cluster,
10,25” touchscreen which guarantees wireless mirroring to have all the phone
functions on the big central screen, and the wireless phone charger combined
with up to 4 x USB-C fast charging, life onboard has never been easier. A
selection of connected services will also be available to help make each drive
safer, life easier and every trip exciting, including SOS Help Call, Vehicle
Finder, Connected Navigation and e-ROUTES.
The New FIAT Grande Panda is due to arrive in
Ireland from February 2026, in both electric and hybrid with prices starting
from €22,995
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