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General Fiat Panda 4th generation (2019)

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General Fiat Panda 4th generation (2019)

FIAT IS INTRODUCING THE NEW PANDA CONCEPT CAR
FIAT STA PER PRESENTARE LA NEW PANDA CONCEPT CAR

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Apparently FIAT will show a next generation Panda Concept Car.

Quattroruote, sul numero di marzo 2019, anticipa con questa sua interpretazione la concept car New Panda che Fiat presenterà a Ginevra il 5 marzo 2019.
Ma Quattroruote è in grado di dare delle anticipazioni.
Al Salone di Ginevra vedremo un anticipazione di quello che sarà la quarta serie della Panda, attesa nel 2021.
Un modello che punterà su spazio, flessibilità, riprendendo soluzioni e filosofia della prima Panda.
Insieme a lei, Alfa Romeo esporrà un anticipazione di quello che sarà il nuovo C-UV che sarà prodotto a Pomigliano, dove stanno partendo i lavori per la sua produzione.
Per maggiori informazioni vi rimando al numero di marzo di Quattroruote e alle notizie che verranno pubblicate il 5 marzo 2019 su

www.passioneautoitaliane.com
 
Translated from Pretenders post:


"Quattroruote, in the March 2019 issue, anticipates with this interpretation the New Panda concept car that Fiat will present in Geneva on March 5th 2019. But Quattroruote is able to give anticipations. At the Geneva Motor Show we will see an anticipation of what will be the fourth series of the Panda, expected in 2021. A model that will focus on space, flexibility, recovering solutions and philosophy of the first Panda. Together with her, Alfa Romeo will exhibit an anticipation of what will be the new C-UV that will be produced in Pomigliano, where the works for its production are starting. For more information, please refer to the March issue of Quattroruote and the news that will be published on March 5, 2019 on£
 
The Ecobasic was fun...a pity it wasn't made, although some of the styling cues did resurface in the 169 Panda, if in a more sober form.
 
Didn't know the Argo existed. Would it pass Euro N Cap? If so, will just be renamed Panda. And if we don't like it, tough would have thought.
 
Al D said:
Didn't know the Argo existed. Would it pass Euro N Cap? If so, will just be renamed Panda. And if we don't like it, tough would have thought.
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It looks like a nice little car, but it's no Panda. Looks more like a budget Mazda 2, probably could compete nicely with the MG3. I think while the Panda is still very popular in Europe, they won't want to mess with the formula too much. Fiat aren't really the daring type, I mean the 500 hasn't changed much since it was launched in 2005/6, and they still seem too scared to make an all new one.
 
Alsatian1 said:
It looks like a nice little car, but it's no Panda. Looks more like a budget Mazda 2, probably could compete nicely with the MG3. I think while the Panda is still very popular in Europe, they won't want to mess with the formula too much. Fiat aren't really the daring type, I mean the 500 hasn't changed much since it was launched in 2005/6, and they still seem too scared to make an all new one.
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If it aint broke...............




but yeah....the 500 replacement is going to be tricky for Fiat.


What do they do....change is a little bit as MINI did to the next one, and the next one, effectively just making them a bit bigger each time...


Or do they do something crazy and radical? It's been such a success (and you still see a lot around), i dont think they'll want to change it too much.


The Panda however....they can probably do a bit more with.


Seperately, I think Fiat Should make a modern version of the 60's 600 Multipla. Like a mini MPV type car based on the 500, keeping most of the styling cues.
 
Hi.
The 500 still sells reasonably well in the UK unlike the Panda that is disliked by UK car snobbery. Both in my mind need little work to be done, the formula is right as is for both. Retooling and new models will always cost money so prices creep up. Cars like the original VW type 1, Morris 1000 and mini lasted for many years and although sales did drop off latterly any car can be made for a considerable time so long as they keep up with regulations and sell in sufficient numbers to be worthwhile for the manufacturer to continue making them.
 
Punto MC said:
If it aint broke...............




but yeah....the 500 replacement is going to be tricky for Fiat.


What do they do....change is a little bit as MINI did to the next one, and the next one, effectively just making them a bit bigger each time...


Or do they do something crazy and radical? It's been such a success (and you still see a lot around), i dont think they'll want to change it too much.


The Panda however....they can probably do a bit more with.


Seperately, I think Fiat Should make a modern version of the 60's 600 Multipla. Like a mini MPV type car based on the 500, keeping most of the styling cues.
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If they focused on recreating their classic cars, and not just the 500, I think their desirability would shoot up. The problem they had with the Punto was that they tried to put 500 styling cues on it, and subsequently ruined it. Fiat could become a seriously cool brand if they played it the right way and I would love to see this version of events. Annoyingly, I actually think the new Honda Urban looks like something Fiat could do with in their range.
 
All the other car companies only really make city cars to check the box for a full range of models, many will share costs like the C1/108/Aygo and the VW Curry's Trio.

But as Fiat (should) specialise in small cars, and now seems to be coming to that conclusion (no more Tipo / 124 / 500L X as its Panda / 500) I'd really love to see them dominate the segment.

Full R&D force on the next generation 500 and Panda

- Extremely well finished
- Extremely well equipped
- Steady, if a little boring, reliable petrol
- Full Electric OR Hybrid option
- Class leader in safety for the size (like a Jazz)
- Superb ride quality / dampening for a small car
- Better refined

Not cutting corners in small cars, but really giving an option to the new generation of young people who don't have an issue with a small sized vehicle, but at the same time after their first car don't want to be driving in a bargain feeling car.

The best city cars money could buy, frankly. If they diverted the money behind the 124, Tipo and 500X in the past 5 years I know they'd have been able to come up with something.

Just like the Focus / Golf are considered then best in their class, and the Range Rover and Land Cruiser are the best in their class, and the Fiesta / Polo in their class... why doesn't Fiat really try to be the best in what it does? It's own niche.

The 2003 Panda saved them from bankruptcy, and the 2007 500 has kept them afloat for so long... Why neglect the two models that are keeping them afloat?
 
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