General 2012 New Panda - all comments here please :)
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Hello guys, I'm new here and as a previous (04) Panda owner I am desperate to see this new 2012 version, and will most likely purchase one as the last one was so fantastic!
FIAT is doing a great job keeping the new Panda away from the press, it's less than a month before its launch and all we have seen are disguised prototypes, plus a few photoshop mock ups, so far I like the look of it.
FIAT is doing a great job keeping the new Panda away from the press, it's less than a month before its launch and all we have seen are disguised prototypes, plus a few photoshop mock ups, so far I like the look of it.
It's rumoured to be launching at the Frankfurt Motor Show 
It's rumoured to be launching at the Frankfurt Motor Show
Oh, being revealed, launch is when the dealers actually start advertising them and flogging them I though
Some more spyshots from alvolante today:
http://www.alvolante.it/news/nuove_foto_spia_della_fiat_panda-511491044
Doesn't reveal a great deal more, although one of the images suggests there will be audio controls on the steering wheel (perhaps Blue&Me?).
Not personally keen on the cream seat fabric but that's not a big deal!
http://www.alvolante.it/news/nuove_foto_spia_della_fiat_panda-511491044
Doesn't reveal a great deal more, although one of the images suggests there will be audio controls on the steering wheel (perhaps Blue&Me?).
Not personally keen on the cream seat fabric but that's not a big deal!
that new panda look quite nice i think an abarth would be nice tho
And some more!
http://www.alvolante.it/gallery/51566
These are apparently official shots released by Fiat (according to the article anyway).
That interior is sweet though, really really nice.
http://www.alvolante.it/gallery/51566
These are apparently official shots released by Fiat (according to the article anyway).
That interior is sweet though, really really nice.
Yes, they are the official photo's. Looks great!
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Fiat have just put the same shots on their official facebook page, the more pics I see the more I like it
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Try the auto express site
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/271822/new_fiat_panda_revealed.html
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Quite like it.
I do miss my old Panda, and could be very tempted to change the fiesta.
I do miss my old Panda, and could be very tempted to change the fiesta.
I really like the new interior its very swish for a Panda. Not that keen on the exterior its a bit too curvy for me. I would like to see what they will do with a sporty version if they make one. Hopefully they will be a proper Abarth version this time. I know Abarths arent known to be powerfull firecrackers but I do wonder how "Abarth" 105 horses will be. I cant see a Panda Abarth having the same power as the 500 as they will clash. I also wonder how much premium a Panda with an Abarth badge would command. Personally I thought the 100HP was pretty expensive.
I like the interior also. Can't make out on the passenger side of the dash if that's a big bin / storage area in black, or just a cover.
I think it's a big bin in homage to the original panda
It seems to take a lot of its design queue's from the Brazilian built Punto. I can't say I'm overwhelmed, although I often seem to change my mind when I see a car in the flesh. As for the interior, the squared off dials give it a bit of a 70's vibe.
I do wonder about the state of Italian automotive design. Bringing things in house might bring economic advantages to a manufacturer but after the Punto 'facelift' disaster and what looks like a only a 'so so' job on the Panda I wonder if the savings justify ignoring people like Guigario.
I had a look at the Alfa Guillieta over the weekend. A lovely looking car from the side and back. The front I find disappointing, particularly when compared to the 156 and 159. The Mito just looks odd. Again, I understand both are in house design efforts.
I do wonder about the state of Italian automotive design. Bringing things in house might bring economic advantages to a manufacturer but after the Punto 'facelift' disaster and what looks like a only a 'so so' job on the Panda I wonder if the savings justify ignoring people like Guigario.
I had a look at the Alfa Guillieta over the weekend. A lovely looking car from the side and back. The front I find disappointing, particularly when compared to the 156 and 159. The Mito just looks odd. Again, I understand both are in house design efforts.
I agree - the styling is a bit bland and I liked the sharp, boxy nature of the current car. And why do cars always have to get bigger and bigger....... Suspect weight will be over the magic tonne now, which will be a shame.
Can confirm however that 110bhp in a sub-tonne Panda 4x4 definately does fly the Abarth flag in terms of attitude and fun though, so I suspect 105bhp in the new one will be a good option. Might look better with some Abarth aggression in the bodywork too.
PG
Can confirm however that 110bhp in a sub-tonne Panda 4x4 definately does fly the Abarth flag in terms of attitude and fun though, so I suspect 105bhp in the new one will be a good option. Might look better with some Abarth aggression in the bodywork too.
PG
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