Fiat presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show the new Panda, consistent evolution of a town of 31 years of success in life has always been synonymous with functional design, handling, space, reliability and comfort. Panda is all that and something more: a brand full of rational and emotional values, which has earned more than 6.5 million drivers, providing simple but intelligent solutions to the practical needs of daily mobility. Aboard Panda everything is easier. It is easier to move, park, have the right space and modulate at will, to feel comfortable and relate to others. Solutions that result in essentially a philosophy of life. Moreover, before a car, the Panda is an idea that has generated a different way of experiencing the car in complete freedom. Yes, because, as now, those who choose Panda is free of the box, from fashion and labels. In a sense we can say that the car is a "maverick" which since its first generation has been able to impress with easy solutions but not granted.
Indeed, it is his vocation to the simple design and realization allows her time to evolve further without losing its true revolutionary nature of the car. Just think that was the first car in this segment to be awarded the prestigious title of "Car of The Year 2004", the first compact, with a length of less than 4 meters, to introduce a diesel engine (1986); the first to bring both four-wheel drive (1983) is to offer a range of engines and environmentally conscious consumption (in 1990 it was sold the Panda Elettra, one of the first electric cars), the first city car 4 × 4 to get to the advanced base camp Everest at 5,200 meters (2004).
With the third generation, Panda comes to full maturity by taking another quantum leap in terms of comfort, technology and safety features, and showing a new look modern and harmonious line. Without giving up the soul "saucy" and everything to do-that has always distinguished it.
Starting from the concept that each of us has different needs, the new Panda maximizes interior space, minimizing clutter. While continuing to be very compact, Panda grows a few inches to ensure the achievement of the highest safety standards and further improve the spaciousness and luggage space. 365 cm long, 164 wide and 155 high, the new Panda can comfortably accommodate up to five people and is equipped with a luggage compartment of the most spacious in the segment. In addition, the modularity of the space is enriched with numerous storage compartments and the different configurations of front and rear seats. After all, everyone has their own style of life, a personal relationship with their objects, has his own way to distribute in space. And to find them. In this sense, therefore, the new model is a place to fill in a very personal but at the same time is a place that was happy to share with others.
Once again, Fiat moves the bar higher to confirm character of the evolution of super-compact segment, where so much of history bears his name: the first 600 to 500, from 126 at the first Panda, from sixteenth to the seventeenth century, by the second generation of Panda (2003) launched the new 500 in 2007. There has always been a city car, Fiat with the people, now it's time again for Panda, whose production will begin in the fourth quarter of 2011. Designed inspired by the most recent trends, the new Panda offers an elegant exterior styling update through soft lines and rounded on a volume of a regular shape, high efficiency space. The front is now a strong personality where the hood slightly "dished" marries the elegant horizontal grille and new headlamps, rounded, highlighted by an additional separate function "Daylight" (Daytime Running Lights).
New also in view Side where I reread some of the hallmarks of the second generation Fiat Panda: starting with the third window, now with rounded corners in accordance with the softer lines of the exterior, which creates a seamless glass surface to the vertical rear lights. Soft, rounded shapes for the side strips on bumpers and side panels that present, in addition to paying homage to the first generation Fiat Panda, accentuate the look "all-terrain" model also strengthened by the marked wheel arches. Finally, as the current series, the lower portion protrudes from the rear window of the door: this, together with the side line, gives the impression of a canopy supported on the body.
The internal consistency continue with the stylistic choices of the exterior and interior offer a spacious and comfortable, that has little to envy to the higher category of cars. Moreover, the Panda is always the flexibility one of its strengths, as demonstrated by the rear seat, which can be split and sliding, and the back of the front passenger seat that can fold to form a table. This equipment, exclusively for the category, combined with the option "cargo box" for the boot, allows for a virtually flat load space to exploit the full length of the interior. The new bridge is designed as a practical multi-purpose shell to inside which is housed in a large "pocket" glove, just like in the first series of the model. The shell is wrapped in a colored, seamless element, which is unique in the perimeter of the wheel, the radio and the main controls, and home to the vents and the passenger airbag. Here too we find a reference to the first generation of Panda, where the elements were bolted to the "fanny pack" of fabric, which constituted the main part of the dashboard. In short, is a car destined to surprise us constantly for his ability to adapt to situations and adapt to the needs of those who use both as a driver and a passenger. Moreover, it is in the DNA of Fiat offers original styling, advanced technology accessible to all, and smart solutions that simplify and enhance life on board.
The internal consistency continue with the stylistic choices of the exterior and interior offer a spacious and comfortable, that has little to envy to the higher category of cars. Moreover, the Panda is always the flexibility one of its strengths, as demonstrated by the rear seat, which can be split and sliding, and the back of the front passenger seat that can fold to form a table. This equipment, exclusively for the category, combined with the option "cargo box" for the boot, allows for a virtually flat load space to exploit the full length of the interior. The new bridge is designed as a practical multi-purpose shell to inside which is housed in a large "pocket" glove, just like in the first series of the model. The shell is wrapped in a colored, seamless element, which is unique in the perimeter of the wheel, the radio and the main controls, and home to the vents and the passenger airbag. Here too we find a reference to the first generation of Panda, where the elements were bolted to the "fanny pack" of fabric, which constituted the main part of the dashboard. In short, is a car destined to surprise us constantly for his ability to adapt to situations and adapt to the needs of those who use both as a driver and a passenger. Moreover, it is in the DNA of Fiat offers original styling, advanced technology accessible to all, and smart solutions that simplify and enhance life on board.
A project from the beginning had only one goal: to improve, in a "developmental", a successful model and confirm the undisputed leader of the Fiat city car category. For this, Fiat has aimed at maximum quality throughout the entire process of product development and its engineering.
To accommodate the new Panda was built a new production line at the plant "Giambattista Vico" Pomigliano D'Arco (Naples) , a reality that applies cutting-edge of the principles and methods of World Class Manufacturing. This whole process started in the factories of Fiat Group and its suppliers, designed to reduce inefficiencies and achieve its goals of "zero accidents, zero defects, zero stock, zero break-down."
operational innovations introduced in the various departments that provide modularity and flexibility, combined with improved ergonomics and sequence of assembly operations, are aimed at optimizing the build quality and reliability of the model.
In detail, body shop in the department are a backbone production with automatic production lines and hoses designed for direct supply of sub-groups (logistics "zero forklifts"); the Open Gate to the formation of the body consists of 14 robots running 84 points while welding, plating and automatic ("hanging-line") , ie the application of the moving parts (doors, tailgate and bonnet) to the bodies, through the use of 603 next-generation robots.
New Assembly continue to stand where the "trim line" skillet with adjustable height, the "flex decking "Automatic for the bodywork of the car, and swivel hooks at several stations of the ridge.
Finally, in the metrology lab a series of gauges and measuring machines are used to verify compliance with the design of special measuring, for example, the body, about 2000 points to the pieces already formed and up to 3000 for the molded parts. Thanks also to the equipment "Meisterbock" and Master are attached and can simulate the assembly for all body parts and body failing to fully analyze all the coupling surface.
In addition to quality construction, the new Panda is now also appreciated for the careful selection of materials for the closeness and the choice of colors for the interior trim. The result is a cabin air quality where everything you see and touch is always pleasing to the eye and touch.
Proposal only five doors and roominess of a higher segment, the new Panda was confirmed as a true supermini. The small external dimensions, in relation to the internal volume, are a valuable quality for a car intended primarily for use in urban areas.
But the new Panda can do more. Has in fact all the dynamic features and comfort that is meant to address extra-urban routes in comfort over long and demanding: ease of use, setting the controls and rational, ergonomic furnishings, lots of space for storing objects, in addition to ' seats with backs use of "thin" values that help to improve accessibility and comfort for rear passengers. Finally, the position of the gearshift lever in the center of the dashboard, the raised seating position and large windows provide excellent visibility to the driver and passengers, and mastery of the road.
The driving dynamics is supported by a proven and reliable suspension layout: front "wheel independent" McPherson type, rear "wheels interconnected" (semi-independent) with a torsion beam.
Practical and reliable, the Fiat Panda is a car full of substance that boasts of cutting-edge performance engines for both fuel consumption and emissions.
Among the all-new engines in the range stand-cylinder engines: the 0.9 twin turbo 85 HP, named "International Engine of the Year 2011 ", and 0.9 TwinAir aspirated from 65 C, both with Start & Stop system as standard, which temporarily stops the engine and restarts it in order to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Complete range of petrol engines available at launch renewed by · 1.2 Fire 69 HP.
Engineering excellence continues with the new Panda 1.3 Multijet 75 bhp II with Start & Stop system as standard. One of the second generation Multijet family, the engine is equipped with injectors capable of making faster close multiple injections. In particular, the main injection of fuel can be modulated in several distinct stages and anticipate the next. The Multijet system II can manage up to 8 injections per cycle, with the new servo valve with balanced poppet, offering greater speed, flexibility and precision in the different phases of operation.
Follow the bi-fuel engines, twin turbo 0.9 Natural Power 80 bhp (petrol / methane) and 1.2 EasyPower 69 bhp (petrol / LPG), which confirms Fiat Automobiles' constant attention to environmental issues through research and development of solutions readily accessible.
In tune with the spirit of "eco-friendly" The new Panda also offers the Gear Shift Indicator (GSI), a real "co-pilot" that discreetly suggests the driver when to shift to optimize the use of the engine and thus reduce fuel consumption.
At launch, the new model will Arrange with front-wheel drive - will debut later the Panda 4 × 4 - and offer a range consists of: 4 engines, 3 sets, 10 body colors, 4 indoor, 2 cups and 2 wheel covers wheels 14 and 15 inches for a total of over 600 combinations.
To ensure the safety of occupants, the new model offers 4 standard airbags (front and curtain airbags), ABS with BAS (Brake Assist System), front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters, Isofix attachments for child seats, front head restraints "anti-whiplash 'headrests and rear headlights with function" Daylight "(Daytime Running Lights).
In addition, the new model offers unique devices in the category: the brand new " Blue & Me-TomTom LIVE "to the electric roof transparent" Skydome "large, hi-fi from the plant complete with CD/MP3 player to the electric power steering Dualdrive function" City "series.
In particular, to drive with confidence in traffic citizen of the new Panda offers the device "Blue & Me TomTom LIVE" which combines the advantages of a fully integrated infotainment system and connected to those of a portable navigation system, opening the doors to connectivity.
"Blue & Me TomTom LIVE" will allow customers to new Panda 's use of cell phones and media players safely without removing your hands from the steering wheel, navigation and unique experience with its position on the bridge and built the most accurate traffic information in real time.
After the launch will be available, in combination with TwinAir engine, automatic transmission robotic Dualogic. Moreover, in the first year of life, you can request an innovative braking system that, at speeds below 30km / h, is able to detect obstacles at close range and stop automatically.
Many versions of rich content, thus allowing each customer to choose their own custom-made Panda and then add a further distinctive and personal, choosing the long list of options, packages and articles from the Accessory range.
These new features make the Panda a "big" car that the other has an outstanding value through a combination of high content and low operating costs.
