FIRST LOOK: New Fiat Grande Panda. Does it have the bear necessities? | Electrifying

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The Panda has been an amazingly successful car for Fiat, especially here in Italy, where they are more common than pasta. They are cheap to buy and run, practical and great fun to drive. This all new car will be the first of a family of Pandas, which is weird as any zoologist will tell you it’s notoriously hard to breed them. These will include a bigger SUV, a coupe, and a mini-MPV. There will be a city car too, which will be the size you’d expect a Panda to be.
This one is called the Grande Panda and will arrive first in early 2025. The entire range of Pandas should be in showrooms by 2027.
That Grande name reflects the fact that it’s bigger than you might expect. It’s 3.99-meters long, which is a massive 30cm longer than the outgoing petrol Panda.
So it’s not a city car to rival the likes of the Dacia Spring and is more ‘supermini’ sized. That means it’s got to compete with the Renault 5,Hyundai Inster and BYD Dolphin. The price will be around £22,000 for the all-electric version - there will be a cheaper hybrid petrol too.
Fiat isn’t ashamed of its heritage and there are plenty of nods to the original boxy Panda from and the later models.
The Grande’s styling is a clever mix of the themes from the original 1980s Panda. Did you know that boxy first generation car was designed by the same man who did the Lotus Esprit, the original Golf and the, er, Ssangyong Rexton?
In homage to the classic Panda 4x4, the Panda letters are ‘embossed’ on the doors, and it has upright rear lights.
Under the bodywork, the Grande Panda shares its hardware with the Citroen e-C3. That’s no bad thing as it’s a car we like and helps keep cost low. This means we get a 44kWh battery, giving a range of 195 miles on the official test cycle. It will also have 100kW DC charging capability.
A clever little innovation is the tethered spiral charging cable, which promises to make the experience of plugging in easier and tidier. The Grande Panda is the first vehicle since the Renault Twizy to include an integrated charging cable, which works with AC chargers up to 7 kW. The spiral cable has a special housing in a hatch at the front of the car. This means you don’t need to carry a cable around in the boot and it avoids the grime of traditional cables.
Join Nicola as she takes a look around the Fiat Grande Panda for the first time. Has Fiat pulled it off? Will you be considering it for your next car? Let us know in the comments below.
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[@bmc8195]

Far too many car reviews are done by people who are sober. This makes a refreshing change.

[@Mizerables]

Ha!

[@victorrussell6284]

Yes! What a fun review

[@gonia24]

It came out very well

[@Manifestus.]

It's not in Germany that's why

[@williamfence566]

Nicola's first thought for a frunk . A bottle of wine. 🤣

[@copaloadofthis]

getting her priorities right 😊

[@jupiterfive3379]

😂😂😂

[@anthonyxuereb792]

Females, chocolate and wine.

[@fryke]

@@anthonyxuereb792 Please do not try and put females in the frunk, it's much too small for it.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

@@fryke Yes you are right, I tried.

[@6ettinold]

At last, we are getting some seriously funky, interesting commuter boxes. I bloody love this. The embossing is simple and a stroke of ruddy genius. I want.

[@ristekostadinov2820]

Which the whole point of the Panda always was, funky looking, affordable, no nonsense car. I wonder if they're gonna release AWD version and if it's going to be as good as the ICE in off-roading or it's going to be just a commuter car.

[@zoltrix7779]

I dont love the stupid buttons for gear selection, along with the insane fat steering wheel,.

[@brendonoleary519]

@@ristekostadinov2820 Max torque at low rpm, simple vehicle with small dimensions and no ICE to get waterlocked means this could be a very capable off roader with not alot of modification, in my opinion. The 4x4 Panda always punched above its weight and this could continue in the same way.

[@ristekostadinov2820]

@@brendonoleary519 when i saw that Panda 4x4 off-road review by Carwow i was really impressed.

[@patrickmonkman8151]

Commuter box? It’s an SUV

[@ISuperTed]

Now that is how to do an EV refresh of a classic. Ford Capri take note. Love the outside detailing and that interior is absolutely fabulous. Yes it’s a clone of the e-C3 underneath but for once Stellantis have got this absolutely right.

[@johnnodge4327]

This is so much more deserving of the Panda name than the new Ford Capri abomination.

[@baronvonjo1929]

Looks better than the Capri but it's still a terrible car for what it is man. Let's not hype it up because a competitor fell to land the mark.

[@ISuperTed]

@@baronvonjo1929 I think it’s a great car in its own right, but you’re welcome to your opinion.

[@richardrichard9631]

​@ISuperTed as someone who owned an original 1982 Panda, I love it. All the car you need at an affordable price. A great city or 2nd car.

[@baronvonjo1929]

@ISuperTed It's a fun concept. But a terrible buy. It dosent do anything right. All style. Little to nothing else.

[@samuxan]

Having the cable fixed to the car is such a brilliant idea, and kind of obvious one after seeing it. I don't know why other cars haven't done it before

[@aoh4905]

Because you are paying for something so useless..

[@samuxan]

@aoh4905 sometimes you don't have easy access to your own cable..it'd be so much easier and faster this way

[@timscott3027]

How is this useless? All of the type 2 chargers don't have cables built in. I think this is a brilliant idea.

[@jasoneldridge4738]

​@@timscott3027I don't understand what's useless about this ?

[@timscott3027]

@@jasoneldridge4738 it's not its a great idea. Someone else said it was useless.

[@patentlord6396]

That charge cable is brilliant. I wonder why luxury brands just dont give a damn about the customer and let you mess with a dirty wet cable which you need to connect every day. Thanks Fiat for innovating

[@jameschapman4824]

Yeah ,now that was innovative someone actually had a light bulb moment with that in the design department.,

[@achmadosman9807]

That front tethered cable is sheer genius. More cars should have that.

[@shroomyesc]

Definitely more convenient albeit costlier to replace should the cable break. But I don't know how often type 2 cables really need replacing.

[@kimmeddies6689]

Good in theory, only time will tell if it is robust enough for extended use

[@AlanTov]

The more small EVs the merrier👍

[@toyotaprius79]

The more less-SUV inspired cars the better too, means more efficiency and range 👍

[@ffotograffydd]

It’s hardly small.

[@shroomyesc]

​@@ffotograffydd It's smaller than most cars on sale today.

[@ffotograffydd]

@@shroomyesc On sale where?

[@thomasheitmann1804]

FIAT

[@robcole5805]

As a Fiat 500L owner who really wants to go EV at some point soon, I really like this!

[@hejmuesli]

I hope they build a non-Grande version as well. I'd love to see an even smaller Panda :)

[@pdstn]

In Italy they still sell the "old" 3.69 meters long Fiat Panda, but they have updated it with the latest ADAS, a digital cockpit and a touchscreen radio and they renamed it "Pandina" (literally "little panda") to distinguish it from the Grande Panda, in order to satisfy those who want the smaller panda but also those who want the larger one.

[@MrChristocentric]

hyundai inster

[@BMWHP2]

Ah Nicola, thats a treat. Thanks for the happy time and making us smile🤗. Nice EV, I thought of the Panda as "the box of Pandora" And indeed it is . . . sort of, with that cable at the front. Same platform as the EV that we bought, . . . the ë-C3 Max. Same battery, some engine and about the same size, same screen and same buttons and gear selector. Guess the chairs and suspension of the C3 will be better. Probably the same price range.

[@joaquimbarbosa896]

The ec3 is cheaper, but the fiat looks much better and has better infotainment systems, also has recycled materials. Decently different for cars based on the same platform

[@sntxrrr]

This car looks more 1990 than cars from 1990. Nice to see a car with personality.

[@irnbrukidsm]

Panda hire car always brilliant to drive in Italy….This Panda is a wee gem…..lovely design and the cabin up front looks really good

[@tacodias]

Sadly this means the end for the panda rental… No rental company is going to shell out 22k for a car, and people want the range and comfort of ice

[@alunhoskins4513]

I had an original MK1 Panda back in....well, whenever it was. It was utterly brilliant and did EXACTLY what it was designed to do, very well. Had one of the later models too, also excellent. Even today the Panda is still the best selling car in Italy. This looks like it will continue the success story. Love it. Nice review too.

[@chargeheadsuk]

I want to see the review with 4 glasses 😂

[@markbennett6658]

Particularly doing laps around that roof top😂

[@simonwhitcombe841]

I love a happy drunk

[@toyotaprius79]

YES! like American Dad's morning mimosas 🥂

[@marketingwizdom]

That’s the nicest Fiat I’ve seen in years. Could be a Hyundai. And since Hyundai and Kia these days are so good, that’s means a lot. Pity about the rear legroom though … it seems to be the Stellantis blight! What a contrast in style with the revolting new Ford Capri!

[@andysmith9913]

I used to sell Fiats in the 90s and had the unstoppable panda 4x4. Most fun I ever have in a small car, it could go anywhere. There is more room in the back of the new one than there is in my Vauxhall Nokia e

[@ciaranmurray6623]

Vauxhall Nokia?? New model😂

[@kevinwillis6707]

i like the presenters bubbly enthusiasm, and the car..

[@LaunchKaffee]

Not just cheap, but innovative as well and I hope more manufactures copy that charging cable solution. This is honestly so great. Also I love her enthusiasm, makes the car double exciting ❤

[@Mobile_Dom]

Nicola videos are just next level fun

[@logjam88]

Panda in sage green? Yes please!

[@tonyhilliarduk]

I remember the original Panda launch. I was 16. I love this. Might buy one.

[@teomolca]

The cable thing is brilliant, having to mess around with my charging cable is the most annoying thing of my EV experience so far. I had thought of a similar solution but with a spring loaded drum like some garden hoses.

[@markplain2555]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! ... YES ... I have never been this excited about FIAT... Please, please, please bring this car to Canada and the US.... well Canada at least (I care a little less about the US).

[@bowtoy]

Hey, now we care a little less about you too but we weren't saying anything. And we also want this car

[@prof1982]

Now now boys be neighbourly 🤣​@@bowtoy

[@jdillon8360]

I hope it comes to Australia too.

[@VacantInside]

A proper car sized EV with decent specifications and pleasant styling back to simpler times. Looking forward to the drive reviews and to take one for a spin myself. I have an SUV and honestly regret it 90% of the times I drive.

[@milan51259]

May I ask why you regret having a SUV? Thanks.

[@VacantInside]

@@milan51259 poor MPG, high tax and insurance, not that much space inside yet feels big on the road. It’s my first SUV and after this I’ll go back to small hatchbacks. This new Panda really appeals to me

[@MrGMawson2438]

Looks a lot better inside than it did back in the days

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

Did the original panda look worse when it was released back in the day? Did people back then, looking at it through 1980's eyes really thought it looked bad? I was born in the 80's and the original panda interior looked pretty nice back then

[@BenoitXVIII]

​@@TheAllMightyGodofCod Les gens la voyaient comme une voiture joyeuse, originale, pleine de trouvailles pratiques et très économique, très bon marché.. et donc personne ne voyait la qualité médiocre des matériaux ou de la finition comme un véritable défaut.

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

@@BenoitXVIII oui. Precisament ça!

[@dzonikg]

@@TheAllMightyGodofCod As one who car fanatic in 80s also FIAT Tipo with digital dashboard was awsome then.My father had it as his companu car and would steal it from him and when i drive it i felt like a king. Also FIAT Uno had great interior with digital dasboard ,it was also produced with licence here in YUgoslavia and i wanted it so bad but did not have money

[@adamhopkinson7299]

This looks fantastic, hope it drives well and the range holds up.

[@joemartino6976]

Love your enthusiasm and love the car. A $25,000 Jeep version of this is being touted here in the US.

[@mattltvtoyreviews1955]

That...was...brilliant!!! Nicola, you hid the 2 glasses of bubbly well, love your reviews!!!Loving the new Panda too, had a red 1988 one as my first car. 🚘👍

[@bowtoy]

If you think she hid the two glasses of bubbly well, you should go watch some of her other reviews.

[@megapangolin1093]

Great looking car, brilliantly boxy, exactly right for people and carrying things, genius. Other nice touches, good wheelarch protectors. I like the branding all over, great fun. Well done, great, enthusiastic video. Looking good (you and the car) amongst all the Italians, no mean feat...

[@mattym8038]

very funky, very retro, very boxy, very tipsy 😂 that's the sight of people loving their job. well done team 👏👏👏

[@jamesmccormack3229]

This is how u do it! Ford take notes! An awesome wee car. Always had a soft spot for the Fiat panda (had one years a 2007 model, it was like a mountian goat the thing cud and did go everywhere in all weather) loving this retro lool inside and out, well done Fiat.

[@HygienistDentist]

American here. Love this. Very funky

[@avtomad722]

Truly surprised about this, I had almost given up hope that FIAT would make anything other than a re-badge of another Stelatntis model, but this really is quite a charming and attractive little car, it is back on my list!

[@marvin3935]

It is not a mere badge engineering, yet still a platform play (e-C3). Same for the two more bodystyles, an Aircross/Frontera long-wheel base (7-seater as ICE), a Citroën Basalt like SUV Coupé.

[@telbel4979]

Love it! Twenty grand! Decent range and 0-60. Way more appealing, practical and funky than that Dacia.

[@martinclay7557]

Nicola's final comment, "I'm so hot" You're not wrong girl, you're not wrong.

[@marktoby8113]

I absolutely love it!!! This is going to be a huge seller for Fiat. Funky small cars - welcome back Fiat!! Brilliant.

[@ImmortalMachine]

More EVs around the 20k mark is what is needed. Lovely car. 👍

[@tshikosiphathutshedzotshik1396]

This is beautiful, can't wait for it to reach South Africa

[@brummiesalteno-81]

I was not a massive fan of the original panda, but this I like. It's quirky without being too out there. Also relatively affordable.

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

What a fab looking car, Fiat has really hit gold with this. I haven't seen pricing but I expect this will fly out of showrooms.

[@hishamg]

I like it, but then I’m biased, I had a Fiat Punto and loved that, and my Dad had several Fiats, including a 1967 Fiat 500, so yes I have a soft spot for Fiats. I really hope it will be a reasonable and affordable price, ideally more or less the same price as an ICE Panda.

[@dcvariousvids8082]

Fiat have managed to reproduce the same sound of the door closure, as that of the old Panda. But oh that boot lid, made from a beans’s can…

[@jupiterfive3379]

Not bad at all and it’s mileage is certainly a step up when you compare it to the Dacia you drove a short while ago. True, the Panda is more expensive (though still reasonably priced for an EV) but faced with the Dacia or the Fiat, I’d deffo choose the Fiat.

[@nakfan]

Excellent review in crowded circumstances 👍

[@kendouble9705]

All KZbin videos should be presented after two glasses of champagne.

[@Undisputed_King]

I wish there were only 2 seats at the back with an armrest and cupholders in the middle

[@jharvey56]

What is the driving position like? Is it high up like the Suzuki Waggon? Good review thank you

[@jonathantaylor1998]

Just a joy... Nicola - you NEVER disappoint in your wonderful quirkiness...! 😍

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

This looks really really nice, shame that in the states and south america they’ll send us the jeep or Citroen version of this.

[@petardenchev75]

Such an entertaining review! I couldn't believe I watched it to the end. The Panda is great as well!

[@urbmak]

Congrats on that super espresso presentation. Amazing car, amazing presenter

[@richardhargrave6082]

That looks brilliant, great job Nichola

[@rafalplatek4955]

Nice Citroen, good work PSA 😊

[@MrGMawson2438]

I like it cheers Nicola and the team

[@dewarmc]

Well done Nicola for getting out such a great review given the attendance from all the media, how did you chill after that :-)

[@juliandclarke]

Just brilliant design from Fiat. Good value EVs will help drive the market. Look at this compared to Ford Capri.

[@Paul-Thomas-LifeCoach]

Sure it was only a "couple" of glasses of champers??? You should do all future reviews at this level of "excitement" :)

[@nyana73]

First time watching her. She really have a way to make her thoughts about the cars interessting. Happy and cool.

[@joemacleod-iredale2888]

The design team had a lot of fun in this one.

[@klaverro]

Good preview of this nice Fiat Grande Panda. Love this Italian design better than the e-C3. Never before have I seen Nicola so enthusiastic about a new car and hopefully about to drive it soon.

[@andyking576]

Really funky and I love the nod to the original design. Well done Fiat 👍

[@FriedaFuzzypaws-f3h]

Nicola can make anything fun to watch. Love her

[@2010SmartFortwo]

That bamboo box is where you store leaves for when the car gets hungry😆

[@egonhorowitz5408]

Nice looking little car - waiting for ICE engine version (hopefully without terribly faulty 1.2 PureTech but something reliable, so that in 30 years these cars will still be running fine, just like original Pandas drive around villages in Italy today)

[@dzonikg]

YOu are out off luck,stelantis put that engine everywhere .And before Engine was only thing that was great on FIAT ,on my mother Fiat Punto 2 1.2 engine was 500 000 km when we sold it ,car was falling apart but engine was still like i just started

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Great review as always with Nicola, she does make me laugh. Loving the new E-Panda just what we needed and at a sensible price too. 10/10 Fiat.

[@barryrathbone]

That is gorgeous but please can they have a bigger battery option?!

[@glennkennedy441]

Thanks for this very entertaining review of the new Panda! I love it too, hoping it makes it's way to the US, fingers crossed......

[@Edin14bpg]

Would be nice if there was an 4x4 Panda too

[@meganmcbeth6521]

Exactly the same length as a FIAT Multipla. Just needs two extra seats!! It does look very fetching though - more so than the Multipla.. Job well done.

[@Guitar6ty]

The Bam Box is made from Bamboo a nod to Henry Ford who made and ran an entire car made from Bamboo and was also fuel supplied from Bamboo. He was way ahead of his time producing a really green powered vehicle.

[@gbtivbay]

Well done Nicola, grabbing those minutes with it I really love it

[@masoodrazaq]

I hope they do a ruggedized, lifted offroad version. That would be awesome!

[@th42]

£20k when the ICE is still £14. Love the design, just too expensive.

[@tristancollins3037]

Is this just a pimped citroen e c3?

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

Yes, but this looks a lot nicer, it has the soul of its predecessor.

[@TheJ1s]

Small cars aren't my thing but this looks cool. Fiat did a really good job, too bad it might not make it into the US.

[@ffotograffydd]

It’s not particularly small.

[@joemartino6976]

This chassis is the basis of the $25K Jeep EV currently being touted by Stellantis. Unless there's a change of plan, you will see a US version in Jeep clothing.

[@dzonikg]

I also hate small cars but for town small EVs makes most sense ,low price ,low consumption

[@echodub81]

This looks really cool! And cool colors too!

[@rajeshoa71]

Nicola Hume as usual brilliant presentation 😍🤩🙏💯👍👌💐

[@alexp-de]

the design is really good and the front cable is so clever. Well done, Fiat.

[@kloqueman]

Just two glasses of champagne? 😂 Brilliant.

[@violaknight1989]

Finally a real competitor for the Chinese DACIA spring version. I hope the Panda price will be also good and close to spring.

[@BMWHP2]

That the Citroën ë-C3 already. Build in the EU and same price range. Probably more luxurious ride and seats, but the Citroën has no front cable, and no frunk. For the rest, both have the same battery, engine, buttons, and about the sizes.

[@MrHabushi]

Closer in price to the R5 than the Spring, by the sounds of it.

[@dzonikg]

NOt comparable,Dacia has only 45 HP

[@davidspencer7254]

​@@dzonikg 45 or 65.

[@ianbradley9838]

Trend setter ! Defo need more tipsy car reviews 😂 Love the Panda too 👍

[@RCnerd74]

You make me wanna buy this car. Review full of energy❤❤❤

[@rajeshoa71]

Brilliant car 😍 Great presentation by car j😍

[@gorangoran9292]

Top speed 135kmh? how good is it for him to drive on the highway at almost full throttle(130kmh)?

[@bowtoy]

She really needs to get a little drunk for all her reviews cuz this is the best one I've ever seen.

[@jdillon8360]

I love it. Much better looking than any Tesla. And proper buttons for climate! Hopefully for radio as well. Nobody wants to use a touchscreen menu to adjust temp or volume.

[@MrGMawson2438]

My first car was a fiat panda

[@69niggsy]

Mine too. A blue 750L 😀

[@ISuperTed]

Mine too, cost £200!

[@dzonikg]

@@ISuperTed That is expansive for used FIAT

[@KevanUP]

This looks fantastic, hope it drives well and the range holds up👍👍

[@tubelessrim]

I know this is a more "basic" car but it's so good to see a car without a stupid, wasteful electric boot lid that adds extra weight and is completely unnecessary

[@mz2031au]

Great review as always from Nicola. This is such a cool little car! Only thing is the lettering on the seats - “Panda Made with Love in Fiat”. Is it me or should it be “by Fiat” rather than “in Fiat”?

[@colinrenfrew48]

The designers have gone a bit nuts….but it’s great. Really like it.

[@gianvisentin1232]

Hope they come 4x4! That’s the famous one!

[@JackMelqart]

just as a fun fact.. in Hungary we had today 39C and they projecting 40C in some places of hungary tomorrow..

[@tomceslonce]

lol same in Serbia, and she was like 32 is a lot :D I wish we had 32 :D

[@jacobwhite9006]

What's the range, and 4x4 capabilities, etc... I can make up my own mind about looks thanks very much for no information

[@MiguelEstornino]

Second question, would they make 4x4 version?

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Hilarious review, hic. All presenters should film when merry 🎉

[@peterthwaites5891]

I`m not an EV fan but this Panda certainly has the looks and the character to make it a big seller.... how about a petrol version too Fiat? ... Nicola just has to be my number one presenter too.😍

[@lesvassallo5760]

Belissimo 🎉 It's a new 🐼 And buttons for the climate control 21k for an electric car As Nicola says It's very lovely 🌹

[@aleksandarbrzic8351]

Great stuff, both the car and the video👍