Fiat Panda gets Euro 5 engine

Fiat has introduced new Euro 5 engines across the Fiat Panda city car range giving each model a higher top speed, stronger acceleration, improved fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. The new line-up is Panda 1.2 Active, 1.2 MyLife, 1.2 Dynamic and the diesel 1.3 MultiJet Dynamic.

The 1.2-litre Euro 5 petrol engine replaces the outgoing 1.1-litre and the 69bhp unit takes the car from 0-62mph in 13.4 seconds, has a top speed of 101mph, returns 57.6 combined mpg and emits 113g/km of CO2. The 1.3-litre diesel MultiJet engine accelerates from 0-62mph in 13.1 seconds, has a top speed of 103mph, combined mpg is 67.3 and CO2 emissions of 109g/km.

All versions of the new Fiat Panda come with a generous standard specification with even the entry-levl Active offering power steering, electric front windows, body-coloured bumpers and driver airbags as standard. If you want air-con, opt for the Dynamic model and we have Fiat car leasing prices on the site now.

The 2,000,000th Panda

Fiat has just announced that the 2,000,000th Fiat Panda has just rolled off their car production line at Fiat Auto Poland at Tychy. The actual car was a Panda Cross version finished off in Pasodoble Red and powered by a 75bhp 1.3 MultiJet engine. The second series Fiat Panda was launched in 2003 and has been sold in 76 countries worldwide and is a successful city car for Fiat.

The Panda was also recently upgraded with Euro 5 engines, methane and LPG, as well as versions with front-wheel and four-wheel drive. The four-wheel drive version also gets Electronic Locking Differential with ESP as well. There are many different versions to order namely Actual, Active, MyLife, Dynamic, Mamy, Emotion, Climbing and Cross with 15 different colours available. Fiat car leasing on the whole range is on the site now.

Punto Evo

The Fiat Group has announced the on the road pricing for the forthcoming Fiat Punto Evo which goes on sale in January 2010. The new Punto Evo will be available with a choice of five low CO2 emissions Euro 5 engines, all with Start&Stop as standard. Two of the new power units will also feature Fiat’s new MultiAir technology.

Five trim levels are available namely, Active, Dynamic, GP, Eleganza and Sporting and standard equipment in the entry level Active includes ABS anti-lock brakes with EBD, driver, passenger and knee airbags, radio/CD/MP3 player, power steering, electric mirror and Blue&Me infotainment. Fiat contract hire prices should be on the site shortly.