babbo_umbro
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Does the new Panda have the anti-roll-bar rear suspension of later 500s?
Depends how you define platform of course: the wheelbase of the old Panda (and 500) and the new Panda is identical, although the new car is wider and the floorpan is extended at the back for better luggage capacity. The modifications made by Fiat were done as economically as possible, although the new car is more than a simple re-skinning.
Basically the new Panda is just a necessary bit wider and has more boot space. The improved suspension underpinnings could be applied to the 500 very easily without making it any longer as the Panda's extended boot isn't important for the 500.