Fiat Grande Panda named “Auto Europa 2026”

• Fiat Grande Panda has been awarded the title of “Auto Europa 2026”, the prize presented by the Italian Union of Automotive Journalists (UIGA), which for 40 years has celebrated innovation, design, and quality.
• Grande Panda has been recognized for its Italian style, innovation and accessibility, all at the service of everyday mobility.
• Embodying FIAT’s mission to offer freedom of choice to everyone, the Grande Panda is available with a full range of powertrains - petrol, hybrid and electric - to meet the diverse needs of B-segment customers across all markets.
  

The Fiat Grande Panda has been awarded with the “Auto Europa 2026” title, establishing itself as a new key player on the Italian and international automotive scene. The prestigious award promoted by UIGA, the Italian Union of Automotive Journalists, is the result of a unique evaluation process involving the entire automotive ecosystem: it comes from a combined vote by UIGA journalists, a jury of 160 industry Opinion Leaders, and the online public. This combined voting method enhances both the technical credibility of professionals and the voice of the community of enthusiasts.

For four decades, the UIGA award has honored vehicles that best embody innovation, design, and quality, and this time it recognized them in Grande Panda, which best expresses these values through a contemporary, accessible, and people-centered approach.

More than just a car, the Grande Panda stands at the heart of FIAT’s new global lineup of vehicles. It offers a truly pragmatic, inclusive and accessible solution for a global audience. Inspired by the mobility spirit of the original 1980s Panda, the new model features bold proportions, clean lines, and distinctive design elements such as pixel-style LED headlights, cube-shaped rear lights, and the three-dimensional “PANDA” lettering on the doors.
Inside, the focus remains on human-centered design, offering best-in-class shoulder room for comfort, flexible storage solutions, and intuitive technology for everyday usability. Faithful to FIAT’s mission of giving everyone freedom of choice, the Grande Panda comes with a full range of powertrains  - petrol, hybrid, and electric - to satisfy every type of B-segment customer across different markets.

This latest recognition continues FIAT’s long history of success in both public and professionals’ acclaim, marking the brand’s ninth victory in the history of the Auto Europa Awards and reaffirming its deep connection to Italy’s automotive culture.

FIAT’s honors list at the Auto Europa Awards

FIAT has a proud tradition of success at the Auto Europa Awards, with models that have defined eras of innovation and style: from the Tipo (1989) and Punto (1995) to the Panda (2004) and the 500e (2022). Each generation has embodied the values of design, functionality and accessibility this special award celebrates.
The Grande Panda’s 2025 victory confirms this legacy of innovation and passion for creating cars that improve everyday life for everyone.