Fiat unveils Grande Panda Turbo 100 with manual transmission in Europe

Fiat has launched the new Grande Panda Turbo 100, a compact crossover equipped with a manual gearbox and priced below €18,000. The model is built on Stellantis' Smart Car platform and is assembled in Serbia and Algeria, reinforcing Fiat's European production network.

A UK‑based automotive blogger test‑drove the car on rural roads in Herefordshire and praised its retro styling, cheerful character and practicality for city driving, noting that it feels “genuinely Fiat” despite being a cost‑engineered product. An Italian review on Il Fatto.it highlighted the theme of “freedom” in Fiat’s marketing and positioned the Turbo 100 as a return to normality for urban motorists in Milan.

The launch has been supported by promotional videos emphasizing the availability of a manual transmission for drivers who prefer a non‑hybrid, non‑automatic experience. The car’s pricing, under €18,000, places it competitively within the European small‑crossover segment.