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Fiat launches new Panda at the 2011 International Motor Show in Frankfurt. It is a logical development of a successful city car in his 31-year history has always been synonymous with functional design, maneuverability, space, reliability and comfort.

Fiat Panda is all that and something more: a rich brand with a strong rational and emotional value of more than 6.5 million drivers will be won by the simple but clever solutions to the real needs of mobility in everyday life. Everything is much easier to board the panda. It’s easier to move, park, have the right space and the modulation is desired, at ease, and relate to others. Large solutions expressed in a philosophy of life.

What is more, before a car from the Fiat Panda is an idea that has resulted in a different way of experiencing a car in total freedom. That’s because today, as always, chooses a panda is free of the usual form, fashion and classifications. In a sense you could say that it is an unconventional car that could surprise from the first generation of simple but not obvious solution. In fact, it is precisely his appeal to the structural design and simplicity that makes it possible now, without having to develop his true nature of the revolutionary car. Suffice it to say that it was the first car in its segment to carry the prestigious title of “Car of the Year 2004″. It was the first compact (less than 4 meters) to a diesel engine (1986) function and it was the first for both all-wheel-drive (1983) and developed a range of environmentally friendly engines, the fuel efficiency (the Panda Elettra offer was 1990, one of the first electric vehicle launched). It was the first city, 4×4 vehicles to the Everest Base Camp High-tech to reach to a height of 5200 meters (2004).

With the third generation of the Fiat Panda has reached full maturity, then a further leap in quality in terms of comfort, technology and safety equipment, and which set up its appearance with a new, modern and tasteful. But without that “mischievous” and ready-for-all spirit that has always distinguished.

Based on the concept that each of us has different requirements, the new Panda makes maximum use of interior space to minimize the obstacles. Although it remains a small car, the Panda has grown a few inches to reach the highest standards of safety and spaciousness for passengers and the capacity of the boat even further. With a length of 365 cm, a width of 164 and a height of 155, the new Fiat Panda comfortably accommodate up to five people and is one of the largest luggage compartment fitted in the segment. In addition, the modularity is improved, thanks to the many and various racks front and rear configurations.

In addition, each of us has our own lifestyle, a personal relationship with our objects, our own way to distribute them in the room. And to find them. In this sense, the new model has a place to fill in its own way, but it is a place you like to share with others.

The bar is also Fiat prove that the development of the super-compact segment, where a large part of history until his name was the first 600 to 500, 126, the first panda to the Cinquecento to the Seicento, the second generation Panda (2003) on the new 500 in 2007 launched. There is always a Fiat car near the city of man, and now the Fiat Panda is your turn again. Production will begin in the last quarter of 2011.

New style in terms of functionality

The new Panda made an example for the most up-to-date trends. It provides an elegant redesign of the facade with sleek lines and rounded to a volume of regular shape and large spatial efficiency. The front has a strong personality, where the slightly convex hood combines the elegant horizontal grille and new headlights with a rounded shape, with a single additional element with daytime running lights function highlighted.

The side view is also updated, with several special features of the second generation Fiat Panda reinterpreted so as to start the third picture, now with soft corners in harmony with the softer shape of the exterior, creating the impression of one continuous glass surface up to the rudder. Rounded shapes and also of the impact strips on the bumpers and side panels, which not only pays homage to the first generation Fiat Panda, but also emphasize the “all-terrain” look of the model by the distinct wheel housings accompanied. Finally, as the current model, the lower tailgate extends to the rear. Combined with the lateral line, amounting to a clear impression of a roof resting on the body.

The interior continues the consistent stylistic possibilities of the outside and offer a spacious, functional and comfortable interior, which can contribute to a higher category car in comparison. What is more, flexibility is always one of the strengths of the Fiat Panda model, as shown in the rear, the split and may slide, and the backrest of the front passenger seat can be folded into a table. This device, with the exception of the category, with his back option for the boat, has a nearly flat floor, making optimal use of the entire length of the interior can be made.

The new dashboard has developed a practical multi-purpose shell, inside which a large storage “pocket” as the first version of the model was. The bowl is wrapped in a colorful frame, without interruption, which serves as a scale on the steering wheel radio controls and most important, and that houses the ventilation openings and front passenger air bag. In this case, there is a return to the first generation Panda, where the elements on the fabric “pouch” that most of the instrument panel are dressed constituted.

In short, it is a vehicle for continuous surprise because of its ability to change depending on the situation and the needs of the person, the driver or passenger in the event can be used. What is more, original style, advanced technology provides accessible to everyone, and simplify and optimize intelligent solutions, and life on board is in the DNA of Fiat.

Quality and reliability at the highest level

A project from the beginning, one goal: to improve – in the “evolutionary” sense – a successful model and prove that Fiat is the undisputed leader of the city-car class. For this reason, Fiat set their sights on top-quality through the entire process of product development and engineering.

To the new Panda, a new production line in the “Giambattista Vico” plant in Pomigliano d’Arco (Naples) built welcome. It is an advanced industrial showcase fully applicable World Class Manufacturing principles and methods. This is a series of processes implemented in Fiat Group plants and their suppliers to reduce inefficiencies and to “zero accidents, zero defects, zero inventory, zero breakdowns” are to achieve goals.

The operational innovations in the various departments provide modularity and flexibility, with improved ergonomics and assembly sequence, the aim of improving the quality and reliability of the construction of the model.

Specifically, the sheet metal department a production backbone with automatic and flexible tubes for the direct delivery of sub-groups (“zero-truck” Logistics), has made the open gate to form the body, comprising 84 out of 14 robots simultaneous welding points and the automatic coating (“hanging-line”), the use of mobile components (doors, tailgate and bonnet) to the body by 603 state-of-the-art robot.

The innovations keep on meeting, where we have the “trim line” variable height Pan, the “flex-deck” for body assembly and the rotating hook in the various stages of the manufacturing backbone.

Finally, make the measurement space, a number of gauges and measuring machines, that the components meet the design of exhibitions, for example, the body, over 2000 points for the existing pieces and to 3000 points for the pressings. Then with the “Meister Bock” accountability and install master device, a simulation of the assembly of the whole body and body elements through the analysis of all the perfect coupling zones.

Besides the quality of construction, the new Panda is also distinctive in care in the selection of materials, and the choice of matching colors and interior trim. The result is a high quality interior, where everything is seen and touched always pleasing to the eye and touch.

Space and comfort at the top of the segment

Offered only with five doors and roominess worthy of a higher segment of the new Fiat Panda proves that a super-compact. Exterior dimensions are smaller in proportion to its interior is an invaluable for a car primarily for use in urban areas.

But the new Panda is able to do more. In fact, all the qualities of dynamism and comfort that make it easy to longer and tougher deal from the city of routes: ride comfort, functional and ergonomic control layout and furniture, a large number of subjects and the use of chairs with “Thin” backrests that improve the accessibility and comfort for rear passengers. Finally, move the shift lever in the middle of the dashboard to ensure that the elevated seating and large windows driver and passengers perfect visibility and control over the road.

MacPherson front suspension and linked wheels (semi-independent) with a torsion beam axle in the rear: Diving dynamics are supported by a proven chassis tuning.

Cutting-edge environmentally-friendly engines and systems

Functional and reliable, the Fiat Panda is a car rich in substance, the most advanced engine in terms of both performance and fuel consumption and emissions.

Standing in the series, the new two-cylinder engines: the 85 bhp 0.9 Turbo equipped TwinAir named “International Engine of the Year 2011″ and the 65 hp 0.9 TwinAir Aspirated with both the Start & Stop system as standard, the engine temporarily and restart it, the consumption and CO2 emissions.

The new 69 bhp 1.2 Fire completes the range of petrol engines available at launch.

The technical perfection of the new Panda travels with the 75 bhp 1.3 Multijet II with Stop & Start is standard. Belonging to the second generation Multijet family, with a faster engine injectors fitted multiple injections in rapid succession. Specifically, the system can now modulate one of the main injection of fuel at various stages and expect those who follow. The servo valve with balanced piston of the Multijet II system makes it possible to have up to eight injections per cycle, with greater speed, flexibility and precision in the various phases of the operation.

Then the 80 hp 0.9 turbo bi TwinAir Natural Power (Gasoline / gas) and 69 hp Easy 1.2 (petrol / LPG) will be followed. They are evidence of the constant attention Fiat Automobiles is focused on the environment through research and development of readily available solutions.

In perfect harmony with the “eco-friendly” spirit, the new panda Gear Shift Indicator (GSI), a real “co-pilot”, the discrete operator is asked to gear changes, leading to more efficient use of engine and fuel efficiency.

A panda for all

To launch the new model with front-wheel drive is – and later the Fiat Panda 4×4 will make its debut to make – and includes deals: Four engines, three trim lines, 10 exterior colors, four bedrooms, two tires and two 14 “and 15″ alloy rims with a total more than 600 combinations.

To ensure the safety of drivers and passengers, the new model, four airbags (front and windows) has to ensure ABS with BAS (Brake Assist), seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters, Isofix attachments for child seats, anti-whiplash head restraints, rear head restraints and The daytime running lights, all standard.

In addition, the new model devices that are exclusive in its class: the new “Blue & Me TomTom LIVE ‘and large, transparent, electrically” Skydome “sun roof of the Hi-Fi system with CD/MP3 player and Dual Drive Electric power steering with “City” feature.

Especially in city traffic all over the rest of the new Panda, the “Blue & Me TomTom LIVE” device that combines the advantages of an infotainment system that integrates and is associated with a portable navigation device features, connectivity to open the doors.

“Blue & Me TomTom LIVE” show, Fiat Panda clients, mobile phones and media players in a secure way, without ever into the hands off the wheel and provides an absolutely unique and superior navigation experience, built into the dashboard and offering the exact traffic information real-time updates.

The automatic transmission Dualogic robotics, in combination with TwinAir engine, will be available after launch. In addition, during the first year of sales, is an innovative braking system, even at speeds below 30 kmh is available, capable of detecting obstacles at a short distance and stops automatically.

Many versions of multimedia content enabling each customer to create their own custom-made Panda and choose a unique and personal touch by Lineaccessori packages and add items from a long list of optional extras.

These features make the new Fiat Panda a “large” car, which also has a very high value of the product by the combination of high capacity and lower operating costs.

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