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What is it?

It’s the new Fiat Panda 100hp, and there aren’t enough cars like it in the world. At risk of sounding like a miserable old duffer, mainstream cars are typically nowhere near as much fun as they used to be. That they’re stronger, safer and more refined is beyond question. It’s just that they’ve lost much of their excitement along the way. So the arrival of the Panda 100hp is rather refreshing, because it’s a wee bundle of fun.

What’s it like?

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Blimey Autocar, have you really only just got round to testing properly this little gem?

A genuine fun small car which, as you described, is a welcome fun blast from the old school past! 

The only reason I didn't buy one was down to the width of the cabin.  I am quite broad shouldered and where I have to have the seat positioned, my shoulders hit the B pillar.  Other than that, great car.

Personally I am at a loss as to what all the fuss is about regarding its sister car, the 500.  Save yourself a good couple of quid and buy this little pocket rocket.

The MD of a company I do a little business with has one of these for his wife. Only things is she never actually gets her chance to drive because he insists of taking it first, leaving her with his new Brera V6.

He let me have a crack in it, what a fantastic little car. The thing that is really right about this car is it's looks. it does not rely on big wheels and large spoilers, yet it looks more sporting than alot of other so say other sports cars. Fiat really knows how to do small cars better than most others.

fully agree.  the 500 is nothing more than a fashionable, but heavier and less fun to drive version of the 100HP.

if you want fashion get the 500.

if you want to enjoy driving, get the 100HP and save a packet in the process.

I'd love one as a runaround.