The Panda only scored three-stars in Euro NCAP crash tests, which is disappointing for a modern car. Nonetheless, the 100HP has twin airbags and ABS, while side and curtain airbags are optional. The brakes are bigger and more capable than those fitted to other Pandas to cope with the higher speeds.

With such a small body it’s little surprise that luggage space is tight – the Panda has a boot capacity of slightly more than 200 litres, which although small is still more than a MINI. The boot area can be expanded by dropping the rear seats, boosting space to 861 litres. In the city, the Panda 100HP is a trusty companion and perfectly suited to scurrying through the rat race, but the 10 metre turning circle is not as tight as other Pandas which can turn within nine metres