It will be constructed alongside the new Alfa Romeo Tonale, Italy.
Recently, Carlos Tavares (CEO of Stellantis) expressed concern over the high cost of new cars worldwide. He stated that he was concerned about affordability as inflationary pressures increase. However, these new compact electric cars are unlikely to be available until later in the decade. What is the alternative? It’s the Fiat Panda, at least if you live in Europe.
In 2020, the Italian city car celebrated its 40th anniversary. received updates to support the 2021 model year. It is not available for purchase in the United States. The 500X Fiat model is the only one that will be made in America in 2022. However, you can still get a new Panda in Italy or other European countries. A new report claims that you will have this chance until at most 2026. Although we don’t know what happens after that, we do know that the small car will still be available for four more years.
Reuters reports that the Panda will be manufactured at Fiat’s Pomigliano, in Southern Italy, until 2026. After meeting representatives from Fiat, metal workers unions confirmed the information. Pomigliano will soon begin assembly of the new Alfa Romeo Tonale, adding to the already busy plant’s output.
The Fiat Panda, the current generation, was launched in 2011. It is still one of the most popular models. The Panda is based on FCA’s Mini platform. It shares its underpinnings, along with the Lancia Ypsilon, Fiat 500 and Fiat Uno, which are still available for purchase, and the Ford Ka. The Uno, a cheaper version of the Mini engineered in Brazil was available between 2010 and 2021. It was equipped with three- and four-cylinder gasoline engines.
Side note: Unions told Reuters Stellantis that they are closing a deal to build a new Italian battery plant. It will be constructed in a joint venture between Total Energies, Mercedes-Benz, and will be near Termoli in Southern Italy. After the two previously announced plants in France and Germany, this will be Stellantis’ third European battery plant.