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Fiat Panda and Grande Panda vehicle developments

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In late July 2026, coverage of the Fiat Panda spanned from market-oriented reviews to niche engineering projects. On 26 July, reviewers in Romania evaluated the newly released Fiat Grande Panda, emphasizing its practical design and 412-litre cargo capacity. By mid-August, the Grande Panda expanded into the UK, where critic James May described the 110-horsepower hybrid as an ‘appliance on wheels’ lacking the ‘fizz’ of previous generations. In late September, Fiat introduced the Grande Panda in Spain with three powertrain configurations: a gasoline version starting below 15,000 euros, a 110 CV 48V micro-hybrid, and an electric version featuring a 44 kWh LFP battery with a 320 km WLTP range. In October, Stellantis Japan confirmed the Grande Panda Hybrid will launch on 7 November. The Japanese B-segment compact SUV will offer ‘ICON’ and ‘La Prima’ grades, featuring a 1.2L three-cylinder turbo engine paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission producing 110ps. The ‘La Prima’ trim will utilize sustainable materials such as bamboo fiber. Simultaneously, Fiat updated the Grande Panda Electric range in Europe. In the Netherlands, a new version featuring a 54 kWh battery has been introduced, increasing the WLTP range by 25% to 400 km. In Turkey, Fiat launched October 2026 campaigns for the electric model, offering cash discounts or zero-interest credit options alongside trade-in support. By late October, the Grande Panda received the AUTOBEST ‘Best Car Design of Europe 2026’ trophy at a ceremony in Paris, following professional jury evaluation and public voting across 32 nations. The electric lineup expansion includes the 54 kWh battery version, which now features an 11 kW on-board charger as standard, replacing the previous 7.4 kW model. In the Netherlands, this upgraded version is priced at 27,499 euros, representing a 1,000 euro increase over the 44 kWh base model.

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