We have known for many months that the FIAT prepares her 4th generation of Pandawhich will pass into her world electric drive. However those who believed that the iconic city carwhich was presented for the first time in 1980will retire, they were wrong.
The CEO of the company, Olivier Francoispresented at a press conference held at the Giambattista Vico factory in Italy new Panda. Actually, the Pandinaone special seriesas denoted by diminutive of his name, which constitutes upgraded version her existing generation. According to the brand itself, it is the more secure and technologically advanced Panda that ever existed.
The choice of this particular date was not made by chance, as on February 29, 1980 the first Panda was presented to the president of Italy, Sandro Pertini. “I am proud to present this special series, on this particular day I can also announce that the Panda will continue to be produced in Pomigliano d'Arco at least until 2027»Francois pointed out characteristically.
Essentially, Pandina ensures that the Thermal Panda which we all know will continue to exist in the range at least until 2027 and to be sold in the European markets, alongside the its electric version which will be presented this summer. Yes, its production will increase by 20% to be able to satisfy the demand that exists not only in Italy but also in the rest of Europe.
After all, a few hours have passed since the revelation – again by Olivier Francois – of a series of concept cars which all derive their inspiration from first generation of Panda. The first of these, the city car, one «Mega Panda»will be presented on July 24, 2024as part of the celebrations for the completing 125 years of the brand's life and it will be the all-new electric Panda.
Until then, though, we have Pandina. The edition which upgrades the 3rd generationexternally maintaining the classic design, but acquiring some new design detailssuch as for example the yellow mirror capsthe inscription Pandina on the sills, new rims and new ones two-tone ceiling (in black) with the range of body colors to which Positano Yellow is added.
Bigger is the freshening up inside. There we meet new 7-inch digital instrument panel with three different layouts and same diagonal screen for the new infotainment systemnew three-spoke steering wheel but also renewed Seaqual Yarn upholstery on the seats, a type of synthetic fabric made from recycled plastic. In addition, there are several white details on the dashboard and elsewhere, as well as yellow stitching on the seats.
FIAT endowed the Pandina with connectivity Apple CarPlay and Android Autobut also with sophisticated safety and driver assistance systems, such as automatic braking system, traffic sign recognitionsystem lane keepingautomatic headlight activation, rear parking sensors, cruise control and system driver fatigue detection.
In the “heart” of Pandina will be preserved the 1.0 L mild hybrid gasoline engine which yields 70 PS and 92 Nm and combined with 6-speed manual transmissionwhich transmits the drive to the front wheels.
At our countrythe possibility to order of Pandina will be active since summer and the first deliveries are expected to take place on autumn.
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