Whether it’s the commute to work, the school run, a road trip with friends or a spirited drive in the country, Fiat and Abarth have a funky way to do it – all in typical Italian style.
Original, ingenious and surprising, the Fiat Panda knows how to evolve while staying true to itself. King of small cars, the Panda is a Fiat institution, with clever solutions, great value and a flair that will surprise at every turn.
The Panda is available in three main guises: Panda, Panda 4×4 and Panda 4×4 Cross, all powered by Fiat’s spunky 0,9-litre TwinAir petrol engine with start and stop.
By reducing engine size – not only by capacity, but by number of cylinders too (the TwinAir only has two cylinders as its name suggests!) – the Panda benefits from major weight reduction and packaging that turns into interior space and drastically reduced fuel consumption and emissions (up to 30%).
But its turbocharger means the Panda is no slouch: With 63kW, it is still capable of 0 to 100km/h in 11,2 seconds while returning as low as 4,2 litres per 100km on a combined cycle.
The Panda is available in Easy (on the stand at the Festival of Motoring in Johannesburg) and Lounge specification levels. ABS with EBD, vehicle dynamic control, four airbags, climate control and front electric windows are standard safety and comfort features. Lounge models add front fog lights and roof rails for enhanced styling, while occupants will enjoy automatic climate control, a leather steering wheel with integrated audio controls, and Fiat’s UconnectTM and Bluetooth radio with USB and four speakers. The Panda is sure to delight wherever it goes.
You don’t need much to get a lot – that’s the Fiat Tipo’s incredible value proposition. Available in sedan and hatch body styles, the Tipo is all about space and economy. Its class-leading interior space make it the ideal family car and it will certainly be lapping up the school run miles with economy as low as 3,7 litres per 100km.
Three engines are available to suit your taste: 1,4- and 1,6-litre petrols and a 1,3-litre diesel. Specification levels extend across Pop and Easy, both with appropriate features to make your life, well, easy!
Safety features include anti-slip regulation and hill-holder and even a tyre pressure monitoring system, while convenience features include split-folding rear seats and rear parking sensors in the Easy specification. Starting at just N$239 900 there’s no matching the Tipo for space and style.
If it’s enthusiastic driving you’re after, then the legendary Abarth models will suit your performance driving desires. The ultimate Abarth mission is to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. Since its re-launch in 2007, Abarth has been bringing the emotions of the race track through its performance kits and production touring and racing versions of several Fiat models, including the 500 and 124 Spider.
Captivating, dynamic and bold, the 595 Competizione is the ultimate Fiat 500 for the road. Enhanced performance, rocking good looks and innovative technology all combine to deliver a thrilling driving experience for the enthusiast. Press the sport button and the Abarth adjusts several parameters, including maximum torque delivery, power steering calibration and the acceleration pedal.
The system also works on the TFT instrument cluster, conferring a more racing appearance. Suddenly, the Abarth 595 comes alive in a totally different way, allowing the practicality of the 500 experience and the thrilling character of a sports car.
The Abarth 595 is available in 107kW, 121kW or 132kW specification in manual or automatic transmissions, enabling 0 to 100kmh in 7,3 seconds and up to 225km/h performance.
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