Technical cousin of the new Citroën ë-C3, the Fiat Grande Panda is now available to order in France. Its prices are rather attractive overall, with the possibility of having a new model for 20,900 euros.
After the Citroën ë-C3 and its success in France thanks to social leasing (not without some difficulties), its Italian technical cousin is now rearing its head in France and beginning its commercial career.
After a presentation at the beginning of July, the Italian city car is available to order from 24 900 eurosbonus not deducted, which leads us to 20 900 euros in 2024, and certainly 21,900 euros next year taking into account the fact that the bonus should drop by 1,000 euros from 1is July 2025.
The Fiat Grande Panda in a few words
The new Fiat Grande Panda is quite compact and measures 3.99 meters long for 1.57 meters high and 1.76 meters wide. The new small electric city car, which has a wheelbase strictly identical to that of the Citroën ë-C3, displayed at 2.54 meters, has a driving position very different from that of its tricolor cousin, which we were able to discover in detail a little earlier in the year.
It is equipped with a 10.25-inch touch screen installed in the center of the dashboard, which integrates the entire infotainment system. Of course, the car is equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The new Fiat Grande Panda is based on the Smart Car platform developed by the Stellantis group, which is a cheaper version of the e-CMP which equips the Jeep Avenger, Peugeot e-2008 and other Opel Corsa-e. Without much surprise, the Italian city car therefore uses the engine of its cousin, the Citroën ë-C3, with its small electric motor which develops 83 kWh, which is equivalent to 113 horsepower.
This new addition to the catalog features a small battery using LFP (lithium – iron – phosphate) chemistry, which costs less to produce than NMC (nickel – manganese – cobalt) technology. The latter displays a capacity of 44 kWhand allows the Fiat Grande Panda to display an autonomy of up to 320 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle.
Concerning recharging, it is necessary to count 26 minutes to go from 20 to 80% on a fast terminal delivering 100 kW in direct current.
A rather simple range
With a single battery and a single motor, the range is rather simple, especially since there are only two finishes: “Red” and “La Prima”.
The “Red” finish starts at 24,900 euros excluding bonuses and comes standard with air conditioning, LED lights, 7 kW on-board charger, 100 kW fast charging, 10.25-inch touch screen and aids. driving requirements since the new GSR II standard came into force last July.
For 27,900 euros, still excluding bonuses, the “La Prima” finish gains 17-inch alloy wheels, better quality materials inside, an induction charger for smartphones, reversing sensors and even the rear view camera. retreat.
It is possible to opt for a few options, such as the Winter pack at 500 euros which adds the heated front seats, steering wheel and windshield, or the 11 kW onboard charger at 300 euros. Ultimate pettiness, the puncture protection kit for 50 euros…
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