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Fiat Grande Panda wins ‘Best Small Car’ and is a finalist for Car of the Year 2026!

Fiat Grande Panda wins ‘Best Small Car’ and is a finalist for Car of the Year 2026!

Date Posted: 12 November 2025

The all-new Fiat Grande Panda has been named ‘Best Small Car’ at The New Car World Championships 2025/26, run by independent, not-for-profit organisation Best Cars of the Year. Judged by global experts from design, engineering, motorsport, and media — plus input from the public — this award further cements Grande Panda’s growing reputation.

Already recognised as ‘Supermini of the Year’ by Auto Express and ‘Best Small Car’ by Autocar, the Grande Panda stands out for its Italian design, practicality, efficiency, and affordability.

Built on the Stellantis Smart-Car Platform, it offers hybrid and fully electric options, combining real-world performance with sustainable innovation. The EV version delivers up to 199 miles (WLTP), while the hybrid model pairs punchy performance with low emissions and smooth eDCT automatic driving.

With its compact 4m length, clever SUV-inspired design, and premium feel, the Grande Panda brings big-car confidence to the small-car market. Inside, recycled and eco-friendly materials, including bamboo fibres and repurposed beverage cartons, showcase Fiat’s commitment to sustainability.

Arriving in UK showrooms early 2026, with prices from £18,995 OTR, the Grande Panda is set to make electrified driving more accessible than ever.

The Grande Panda has now been named among the seven finalists for the prestigious "Car of the Year 2026" award.  Updates will be available here soon.

 

Apart from the hybrid/electric powertrains, the interior uses recycled and sustainable materials (e.g., recycled beverage cartons and bamboo‑fibre trims) and the EV version has zero tail‑pipe emissions.

It is expected in the UK in early 2026 according to earlier communications ahead of the official launch.

Across trims you’ll find: a 10.25″ touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, digital instrument cluster, LED Pixel headlights, and on higher trims things like heated steering wheel, wireless charging pad, rear‑view camera and recycled/bamboo‑fibre interior trim.

The Grande Panda Hybrid Pop trim is priced from around £18,035 OTR in the UK.

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