Fiat Panda 2011–2020 car dimensions: 3653 mm long, 1643 mm wide and 1551 mm high. Unladen weight is 940 kg. Braked towing is 800 kg.
The Pop trim has a simple cabin with body-coloured bumpers, four airbags, Dualdrive electric power steering, electric front windows, central locking and a CD/MP3 radio with four speakers as standard. Manual air conditioning is optional on Pop and standard from Easy upwards. Rear parking sensors and City Brake Control automatic emergency braking are optional on higher grades. Touchscreen radios with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay arrived later in the generation on some trims. Cruise control is available as an option on later models.
Boot space is 225 litres with seats up and expands to 870 litres with the rear seats folded. A sliding rear seat option allows up to 260 litres.
The 1.2 Pop can tow 800 kg braked and 400 kg unbraked. Payload including the driver is around 480 kg on four-seat versions. A fixed tow hook is available as an accessory. The standard suspension suits normal road use with no reinforced setup on this trim.
The cabin feels tall and airy with good headroom and large windows for clear visibility. Fabric seats are flat and soft enough for short trips but offer limited support. Driver seat height adjustment is limited or optional on Pop. Steering wheel adjusts for height only. Plenty of oddment storage and a high-mounted gear lever. Rear seats fold for a flat load floor. modular sliding or split options available higher up.
1.2 8v petrol combined consumption 5.2 l/100 km
Fuel tank 37 litres
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2011 test)
Standard: 4 airbags (front and curtain), ABS with EBD, anti-whiplash front head restraints, Dualdrive electric power steering
Service every 12 months or 9,000-15,000 km
The 1.2 8v petrol returns a combined 5.2 l/100 km with a 37-litre tank. Urban figure sits at 6.7 l/100 km. No Start&Stop on this engine.
Servicing follows annual or mileage intervals around 9,000-15,000 km. Parts are inexpensive and widely available. Fixed-price dealer plans help spread costs. A full history is useful as city cars see hard use.
Euro NCAP awarded 4 stars in 2011. Standard kit covers front and curtain airbags, ABS/EBD and anti-whiplash head restraints. ESC rolled out as standard across the range early in 2012. Side airbags and City Brake Control were optional packs.
The car is simple to keep. Low kerb weight and common parts keep running costs down. Check battery condition and service history on used examples. Warranty was typically 3 years/60,000 miles from new.
Length 3653 mm, Width 1643 mm, Height 1551 mm, Wheelbase 2300 mm (Panda 2011–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Fiat UK brochure, Fiat Marketing 04.2.0000.00 – S – 02/2012, 1.2 8v, Fiat Group Automobiles Ireland, 2012 Fiat Panda Technical Specification, 1.2 FIRE EVO II column: the same body dimensions, A five-seat layout was optional.