El business cycle of the current Fiat Panda is coming to an end. The best-selling utility vehicle in Italy and much of Europe is facing a vital generation change for its future. Furthermore, it does so by assuming a more aggressive aesthetic code, as it will be based on the Centoventi Concept that the Turinese firm presented some time ago. Thanks to this change, it will be able to offer a more generous mechanical offer where, if everything goes according to plan, there will be an electric version.
However, while the new Panda makes an appearance the brand wants the sales of the current one not to suffer. For this, the FCA Group would have already drawn up a plan that will help it capture the attention of a greater number of customers. As you can imagine, it will follow the same scheme that we have already seen in other Fiat models and it is none other than the launch of a special version. We refer to Fiat Panda Sports.
The Fiat Panda Sport would be limited to minor cosmetic tweaks
Yes, according to various sources, the Fiat Panda Sport could return. This version was already present in the offer of the second generation, although its marketing was short-lived. Most notable was his mechanical turbo gasoline 1.4 liters and 100 CV of power Managed by a 6-speed manual gearbox. Thanks to this set, it offered remarkable performance, standing up without any embarrassment to larger and more powerful rivals.
Aesthetics was another fundamental pillar, although the accessories were more discreet than sporty. Taking this precedent into account, we are sorry to tell you that the reborn Fiat Panda Sport would not follow this path, at least technically. It looks like, the firm would limit itself to introducing slight aesthetic improvements that give the model a sportier and more aggressive touch. Therefore, we will find a new finish in the style of the 500X.
Therefore, we will have to settle for the arrival of a wider bumper and new color accents for the body. Inside there will also be changes, with revised materials and the inclusion of moldings and new equipment items. On a mechanical level, it is to be expected that it will have the new block 1.0 FireFly Mild Hybrid three-cylinder with 70 hp and a maximum torque of 92 Nm.
And when would this version of sports tints arrive? It is speculated that it will debut before 2020 comes to an end. The reason for this is that the Panda is facing his 40th birthday and it would be the way to celebrate such an important milestone. We will be attentive to what Fiat can do, as this model is vital for its present and future.
Source - PlanetCarsZ
More information about this model
- Plazas 4 - 5
- Power 70 cv
- Consumer goods 4,8 l / 100km
- Assessment 4,2