Awarded European Car of the Year in 2004, the Panda was indeed a worthy winner. Despite compact dimensions, it has a roomy, versatile interior, and unlike so many budget cars, it is fun to drive with lively engines and responsive handling. And it is affordable to buy, good value for money and cheap to run, with low insurance groupings and economical engines.
Reassuringly solid, the Panda is not overly complex and its components are well-proven. Very user-friendly and an ideal urban runabout that can hold its own on the motorway or even, in the 4x4 version, off road altogether. There's even a hot hatch version for those looking for some cheap thrills.
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