FIAT PANDA 1.2 Eleganza 5dr Auto (2004)

Fiat Panda - Doesn't look like much but it's a good car

Fiat's tend to have a stereotype of poor build quality and crazy Italians putting the electrics in wrong, but the modern Fiat is far more than just a stigma. I bought the Panda because I used to own an old one in the '80s and it was a good car then, and I'm pleased to say the new one is a good car now.

The Fiat Panda is very spacious for a hatch because of it's tall stance and large amounts of headroom. The boot is more than big enough for the weekly shop, and the grandkids always feel comfortable in the back thanks to the Panda's comfortable suspension.

The residuals are good, too, as is the economy. I regularly achieve over 45mpg after a motorway run - which isn't bad considering how I drive.

If you want a good looking hatch that does what you want it to do without much fuss, then the Fiat Panda is what you want.