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Fiat Panda's quicker and cleaner with latest engines under the bonnets
publication date: Jul 22, 2011
Fiat's evergreen Panda
has reinforced its impressive environmental credentials with the recent
introduction of Euro 5 engines across the city car range.
Higher top speed,
stronger acceleration, improved fuel consumption and lower CO2 figures are all
important features of these lean, green power units, which come fitted to the
new line-up of Panda 1.2 Active, 1.2 MyLife, 1.2 Dynamic and the diesel 1.3
MultiJet Dynamic. |  | The new vehicles will
further reinforce Fiat's industry-leading environmental standing - in February
the company recorded Europe's lowest volume weighted CO2 emissions for the
fourth consecutive year.
The 1.2-litre Euro 5
engine replaces the Panda's previous entry-level 1.1-litre petrol unit. The
69bhp unit can take the car from 0-62mph in 13.4 seconds and gives it a top
speed of 101mph. It returns 57.6mpg (combined cycle) and has a CO2 figure of
113g/km.
The 1.3-litre MultiJet
diesel version delivers 0-62mph acceleration in 13.1 seconds and a maximum
speed of 103mph. With a combined cycle fuel consumption figure of 67.3mpg, it
gives a 109g/km CO2 figure.
"The Fiat Panda
is one of the motor industry's great success stories," says Elena
Bernardelli, marketing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK and Ireland.
"And we plan to continue that with this new range of cars.
"The addition of
the Euro 5 engine to the line-up makes the Panda an even more tempting choice
for drivers looking to save on fuel costs and keep CO2 figures as low as
possible."
All versions are
generously equipped, with even the entry-level Active offering power steering,
electric front windows, body coloured bumpers and driver and passenger airbags
as standard.
MyLife cars add as
standard, equipment such as alloy wheels, remote central locking and 12V power
socket, while Dynamic trim adds, among a long list, body coloured door mirrors
and handles, roof bars, air conditioning, pearlescent paint, split folding rear
seat, MP3 player and fog lights.
Prices (OTR) for the
new Euro 5 Fiat Panda range are: 1.2 Active
£8,445 (currently available at £6,645); 1.2
MyLife £9,255 (currently available at £7.245); 1.2
Dynamic £9,865 and
1.3 16v MultiJet Dynamic £12,285.
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