I think it would be cheaper for Fiat to fit all the essentials to the base car rather than have to fit them on the production line according to individual orders. Economies of scale should kick in too.
Oh yes, what I consider essentials that is
Since people are of different heights a standard adjustable seat would make punters smile, as would remote locking and A/C. Given that the folding front seat back makes the little car a real potential long-load lugger, and is also a cheap thing to make and complies with the notion of the Panda being an everyman sort of car, the standard icorporation would charm potential customers and provide real showroom appeal. The Honda Jazz has its very clever seating configuration as standard, so why not Fiat!
I'd better explain my position a little I suppose. I don't know anybody who has had A/C who doesn't consider it essential. It makes driving in summer comfortable and keeps the windows clear in winter, so it is a real safety item. And this is why I believe it should be standard.
I would add a proper spare wheel too, and for the same reason!
Removing these things from the spec just makes Fiat look cheap, not inexpensive, cheap. And since the Koreans and Japanese sell similar cars for less than the Pop, properly equipped, I don't think Fiat is being too clever.
Oh yes, what I consider essentials that is
Since people are of different heights a standard adjustable seat would make punters smile, as would remote locking and A/C. Given that the folding front seat back makes the little car a real potential long-load lugger, and is also a cheap thing to make and complies with the notion of the Panda being an everyman sort of car, the standard icorporation would charm potential customers and provide real showroom appeal. The Honda Jazz has its very clever seating configuration as standard, so why not Fiat!
I'd better explain my position a little I suppose. I don't know anybody who has had A/C who doesn't consider it essential. It makes driving in summer comfortable and keeps the windows clear in winter, so it is a real safety item. And this is why I believe it should be standard.
I would add a proper spare wheel too, and for the same reason!
Removing these things from the spec just makes Fiat look cheap, not inexpensive, cheap. And since the Koreans and Japanese sell similar cars for less than the Pop, properly equipped, I don't think Fiat is being too clever.
