A few months ago, we already mentioned the possibility of a more affordable Fiat Grande Pandaequipped with a simple petrol engine and manual gearbox. What was only a rumor at the time, relayed during press tests, is now an official reality: since September 3, 2025, Fiat opens the controls of its petrol Grande Panda.
A simpler, more accessible Grande Panda
The novelty is considerable: this version is available in Italy from €14,950, and in Germany and Austria from €15,990. That's enough to break the €15,000 barrier for a modern model equipped with the latest safety technology. In France, Spain, Belgium and Switzerland, on the other hand, you'll have to wait and see: the petrol version is not yet in the catalog, but its arrival seems inevitable.
The internal combustion engine makes a comeback
Under the hood is the now familiar 1.2 turbocharged 3-cylinder engine with 100 hp and 205 Nm of torque, combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox and Start&Stop system. A choice that allows the Fiat Grande Panda appeal to customers who value simplicity and affordability, in a market where hybrid and electric vehicles are increasingly dominating catalogs.
With this new offer, Fiat now has a complete range to suit all driver profiles. :
- a 100hp petrol version with manual gearbox,
- a 110hp hybrid version with 48V battery and eDCT gearbox (automatic),
- an electric version with 113 hp and a 44 kWh battery.
Always three finishes
Like the other versions, this petrol Grande Panda is available in three trim levels:
- POP: the simplest, with manual air conditioning, 10-inch digital instrumentation, smartphone dock and full safety equipment,
- ICON: more technological with its 10.25" touchscreen, wireless smartphone compatibility and full LED projectors,
- LA PRIMA: top-of-the-range, with 17-inch wheels, rearview camera, automatic climate control and eco-sourced dashboard.
All this is accompanied by seven vivid colors: Bianco Gelato, Rosso Passione, Azzurro Acqua, Giallo Limone, Blu Lago, Bronzo Luna and Nero Cinema.
An embarrassing question for Fiat: what happens to the current Panda?
The arrival of this petrol Grande Panda does, however, pose a paradox. The "classic" Fiat Panda is still sold at a list price of €15,950. In other words, the more modern, roomier and better-equipped Grande Panda is officially cheaper than the Panda.
Fiat is trying to rectify the situation with an aggressive promotion on the little Panda: €12,580 subject to financing and only in Italy. But it's hard to imagine this model lasting long in the face of the Grande Panda, which ticks all the boxes of the modern all-purpose city car.
Stellantis' strategy is clear
By aligning itself with Citroën (new C3 at €16,000) and Jeep (Avenger thermal at around €17,000), Fiat is playing an obvious card: maintaining a thermal offering at a low price to appeal to budget-conscious buyers. The predicted success of the petrol Grande Panda could therefore reshuffle the cards, not only in the European city car market, but also within the Fiat range itself. It remains to be seen when this version will cross the Italian, German and Austrian borders to arrive in the rest of Europe.
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Assuming Fiat can get them built, this is great news. It does surely hasten the demise of the classic Panda, but Grande Panda should really be selling in huge numbers since Fiat have ticked all the boxes on style, price etc....Already positive results for August in Spain & Italy - hopefully better times are back for Fiat. Maybe Fiat will have a model that can hit +250k a year!