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Fiat Panda 169

2003 – 2011

The Fiat Panda is a popular city car by Fiat that has been in production since 1980, currently in its third generation. The first generation, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and Aldo Mantovani, featured a two-box, three-door hatchback design and was manufactured until 2003, with an all-wheel drive variant introduced in 1983. A variation was marketed by SEAT of Spain under license initially as the Panda and later as the Marbella from 1986 to 1998. The second-generation Fiat Panda, launched in 2003 as a 5-door hatchback, was designed by Giuliano Biasio of Bertone and was awarded the prestigious European Car of the Year title in 2004. The current third-generation Panda made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011, with design led by Roberto Giolito at Fiat Centro Stilo. It continues to be produced in Italy at Pomigliano d'Arco. Key Points: - The Fiat Panda has been a city car staple for Fiat since 1980, now in its third generation. - The first generation featured a two-box, three-door hatchback design and received an all-wheel drive variant in 1983. - SEAT of Spain marketed a version of the first-gen Panda as the Marbella from 1986 to 1998. - The second-generation Panda, a 5-door hatchback, won the European Car of the Year in