The Fiat Panda is a small city car that won the European Car of the Year 2004 title. The new Panda effectively replaced the old Panda, which has been in production for 23 years. The high body of the Panda is similar to many mini minivans or even SUVs, the high lights at the rear only emphasize these features. The small car is also produced with a 4x4 all-wheel drive system. This Panda is taller, has larger wheel arches and tires. The model was crucial for Panda Fiat, as a manufacturer in financial difficulties necessarily needed the model to be successful. Such a Panda has become - the car has become popular in big cities, as well as a commercial car. In Top Gear polls in 2006, the car ranked an excellent 8th out of 152 cars in terms of reliability, maintenance costs and handling capabilities. The new pros of the new Panda are the spacious interior, luggage compartment, small dimensions, low operating costs. This is a great car for the city. Disadvantages include not the best security and poor standard equipment.