For It’s a funky-looking little car that’s as fun to drive as it is easy; to cap it all, it won’t cost you much to buy and run

Against Ultimately, its small size counts against it, as it’s short on rear legroom. The ride can be a little on the firm side, too, and basic versions are short on some kit

Fiat Panda Hatchback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This is a desirable city car with the emphasis on fun; it’s good value, but avoid the base models that miss some kit. Pick of the range is the 1.2 Dynamic with air-con

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There are 7 Fiat Panda versions available

Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.1 Active ECO 5dr £7,700
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.2 Dynamic ECO 5dr £8,600
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.2 Eleganza 5dr £9,600
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.3 MultiJet Dynamic 5dr £10,000
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.2 4x4 5dr £11,000
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.4 100HP 5dr £11,000
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.3 MultiJet Cross 4x4 5dr £13,200
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Panda Our pick

Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.2 Dynamic ECO 5dr

It may cost a few hundred pounds more than the 1.1-litre car, but for us, the addition of chilled air and a stronger engine is money well spent, and makes this our pick of the range.

What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

There’s a good range of engines available in the Panda, but our favourite is the 1.2 petrol unit. It’s a peppy little engine that really suits the car; and, while the 1.3 turbodiesel gives better performance and is both more flexible and more economical, it’s far too expensive to buy.

The Panda’s three-star Euro NCAP crash-test rating is a little disappointing, but if you do want to buy one, it’s worth checking out the company’s website, as from each model’s page, you can click through a ‘Latest Offers’ section, where you can find details of special edition models and money-off offers.

And remember, even when there is an offer, you may be able to haggle more off if you visit a dealer in person. Also, while you’re on the website, don't forget to check out the Accessories range as well - there are plenty of useful bits and pieces here.

Reader test team says:

Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.1 Active 5dr

i brought an 06 panda 1.1 plate as my first car it…

nicola knowles

5 out of 5 stars

Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.2 Dynamic ECO 5dr

Can't be beaten for low price when new, low…

Jane Hay

5 out of 5 stars

Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.2 Dynamic ECO 5dr

As an eighteen year old female who'd had their…

Amy Matthews

5 out of 5 stars

Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.3 MultiJet Dynamic 5dr

I bought this Jan 05 car as a Demo with 3000 Kms…

Sean O Cadhla

4 out of 5 stars
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