Fiat panda
Fiat Panda Fiat Panda
MERRY CHILD
“Full,” the tanker said, and requested a tidy sum from me, although the tank was small. "Gasolino", or simply gasoline, in Italy is sold at 1.71 euros per liter. I chose the gasoline version out of interest in the twin-cylinder twin-engine turbine engine, the appetite of which, according to the passport, did not leave a chance for the diesel engine to trump its vaunted economy. In different modes, it was promised, I quote, 5.0 / 3.8 / 4.2 l / 100 km. So I filled the tank to capacity, in order to test the theory myself with practice: whether the Panda can fully work for a pinch of food.
Gathered to go to the mountains. With me and two other passengers, another 975 kg of live weight was added to 975 kg of curb weight. Even in the dim lights of the airport, the compactness of the body and the high class work of designers who were able to polish the novelty, without changing the style of the “drawer” beloved by Italians, which has served them faithfully for 30 years, were obvious. Its dimensions slightly increased (length by 110 mm, width by 55 mm), but in the end it still turned out a little: 3653 × 1643 mm.
The route was not easy for the motor: I lived on one side of the mountain, and my fellow passengers on the other. Well, at least a little luggage - a suitcase and a bag, only thirty kilograms. One of his friends, a temperamental Italian, admitted that, while rushing to the airport, he spurred Pandu up to 170 km / h. Honestly, in my place I would not have taken such a risk, even knowing where the police measure speed. But grateful for information about the capabilities of the two cylinders, if only these are not hunting stories.
Reasonable price navigator, steering wheel that fits in the palm of your hand, glass roof over both rows of seats, parking sensors, airbags - these options are available to the buyer of an Italian national car
Reasonable price navigator, steering wheel that fits in the palm of your hand, glass roof over both rows of seats, parking sensors, airbags - these options are available to the buyer of an Italian national car. Reasonable price navigator, steering wheel that fits in the palm of your hand, glass roof over both rows of seats, parking sensors, airbags - these options are available to the buyer of an Italian national car.
The discussion about the high headlights and differences with the “Panda” nine years ago I miss my ears - I press on the current gas, which suddenly exploded so that I did not even have time to properly brake the “traffic policeman”. It's okay: the Panda fell surprisingly softly on his front paws and just as easily wrung out. Cheerful kid!
ON TWO CYLINDERS
In my years, I do not pretend to be a student, of whom millions of people have been transported by the Panda for the thirty-year biography, but blood is also playing in me. No, not from the glamorous black and white panel and buttons on it, framed by black lacquer. I enjoy the temperamental acoustics of the engine. He immediately cheered me up after a nap. It can be seen that the motor was designed explicitly in the expectation of the sporting ambitions of the failed “ferro wires”.
The sound of the “Twineira”, of course, can entertain the driver, but it annoys passengers, especially during intense intersection lights. However, this engine is easy to muffle and strangle: just press the ECO button - and now, instead of 85 forces, it only has 77 left. At the same time, fuel consumption is reduced by fourteen percent, but with pleasure.
Two cylinders is not the only thing hidden under the Twineira aluminum shell. For example, the intake camshaft was replaced by the Multiair electro-hydraulic actuator, which left the throttle almost without work, in the fully open state. Together with direct injection, this increases efficiency, and even turbocharging squeezes all the forces out of 875 cubes.
The minimum feed for two cylinders is 3.8 l / 100 km in the conditional suburban cycle
The minimum feed for two cylinders is 3.8 l / 100 km in the conditional suburban cycle. The minimum feed for two cylinders is 3.8 l / 100 km in the conditional suburban cycle.
So, I'm leaving for the highway: 130 km / h are allowed here. In principle, the fifth gear can support so much, but at 100 km / h it is already necessary to switch to the fourth, and it is better to overtake in the third at all. But in higher gears the engine is almost inaudible. While the road situation does not require special attention, I look around in the interior of the Panda. Well, sitting comfortably. She admires the large open box above the glove box, which tightly grabbed my photo bag - it wasn’t so good in any car. The long parking brake lever between the front seats remained in the previous life, it was replaced by a short and wide one, under four fingers. And rightly so: it is beautiful and saves space.
LITERS AND KILOMETERS
Who needs extra space, can move the back seat forward and fold it in parts, but you will have to pay extra for such a trick when buying, this option is not provided in my car. This means that without a roof rack this car can not transport more than two with skis. Well, let them admire the sky through the panoramic glass almost to the whole roof.
This is only part of the skier’s belongings that will hold the boot. The backrest is better to take split. A plastic bumper, 14-inch wheels, door linings, small overhangs and full ground clearance make the Panda the king of parking
This is only part of the skier’s belongings that will hold the boot. The backrest is better to take split. A plastic bumper, 14-inch wheels, door linings, small overhangs and full ground clearance make the Panda the king of parking. This is only part of the skier’s belongings that will hold the boot. The backrest is better to take split. A plastic bumper, 14-inch wheels, door linings, small overhangs and full ground clearance make the Panda the king of parking.
Yeah, here are the mountains. Here, the first and second excellent traction and fast acceleration. Both cylinders sound tough and eagerly follow each movement of the leg, willingly giving out 145 N.m already from 1900 rpm. But when the tachometer needle reaches the mark of 5500, the motor bumps into the limiter. This is unusual for me: the driver and passengers involuntarily bow, and after manipulating the lever of the Panda box, with all the passion again throws them back. Another thing is down. We get down in good grades on the third and second. Turns of the serpentine pass easily, with moderate valkost and without courage.
It's time to refuel. It is very simple: there is no turning plug here, the mouth is closed by a rubber plug glued to the hatch. I fill it up to full and see: “Panda” drank 7.83 l / 100 km. This is much more passport data, but show me the one who managed to meet the promised liters on a real route, and not on running drums! Yes, and a more familiar to me three-liter gasoline engine would have requested three times more for the same work. That's why young people love Panda.
Five doors make loading convenient, with a dock and a tool under the boot floor. It is a pity that there are no handrails in the ceiling for insurance on bends
Five doors make loading convenient, with a dock and a tool under the boot floor. It is a pity that there are no handrails in the ceiling for insurance on bends. Five doors make loading convenient, with a dock and a tool under the boot floor. It is a pity that there are no handrails in the ceiling for insurance on bends.
It is also a means of pressure on car manufacturers - there is someone to get away from excessively high prices. Indeed, the basic equipment of the Fiat Panda in Europe, as before, will cost less than 10, 000 euros. But I'll probably wait for the all-wheel drive version, which will appear in showrooms by the fall. And I agree with the opinion of the Italian people.
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