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Fiat Grande Panda Wins 2026 Design Award

Fiat Grande Panda Wins 2026 Design Award

Date Posted: 29 May 2026

The exciting new Fiat Grande Panda has officially been crowned Europe’s Best Car Design for 2026 after winning the prestigious AUTOBEST CONQUEST Award in the Design category.

Chosen by a combination of the AUTOBEST jury from 32 European countries and public votes from drivers across Europe, the award highlights just how strongly the Grande Panda is connecting with motorists looking for style, practicality and innovation in one package.

Competing against five impressive finalists, the Fiat Grande Panda stood out thanks to its bold modern styling, smart interior features and unmistakable Italian character. Its fresh design combines everyday usability with personality, making it one of the most talked-about new cars in urban mobility today.

The AUTOBEST CONQUEST Awards celebrate vehicles that represent the future of driving across three important categories: Design, Technology and User-Friendliness. For the first time, the public also played a direct role in choosing the winners — making this recognition even more meaningful.

Drivers praised the Grande Panda for its warm and intuitive onboard experience, clever use of space and contemporary design that brings fun and optimism back to everyday motoring. It’s a car created to make city driving simpler, more enjoyable and more accessible for everyone.

The award was officially announced during the AUTOBEST CONQUEST Show on 28th March, where the Grande Panda was celebrated as a true expression of FIAT’s mission to deliver joyful, democratic mobility for modern drivers.

To discover the award-winning Fiat Grande Panda for yourself, contact our team today or visit our showroom.

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