Quasi-rugged retro throwback gains the option of a petrol-electric powertrain
The Fiat Grande Panda, the Italian sibling to the Citroën C3 and Vauxhall Frontera, was nearly voted Car of the Year for 2026. It came fifth, behind the Mercedes-Benz CLA and the Skoda Elroq. But it seems that much of Europe has already made up its mind, because it’s reportedly so popular in left-hand-drive markets that the UK is having to wait until March before right-hookers reach our shores.A left-hand-drive hybrid was in the country recently, though, which let us spend a bit more time with the giant Panda.As is typical for a Stellantis brand, Fiat offers the Grande Panda with petrol, hybrid and electric power. This review is about the petrol and hybrid version; we’ve reviewed the Fiat Grande Panda Electric separately.
