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Did they really copy the name of the Fiat Panda?

• tibbydudeza 4y ago
  Most of these small Chinese EV's are for domestic market only - lax regulation means you can drive these golfcart like cars around without needing safety features like airbags/seat belts or own a drivers license. Also Fiat does not sell the Panda in China so no trademark issues.
• fy20 4y ago
  For Americans: The Fiat Panda was a two door hatchback (five seats, but good luck...) launched in 1980. It was slightly longer than this at 3.3m. Not only was there a 4x4 option, but in 1990 an electric version was launched, which became one of the first mass produced car EVs - it weighed 1150kg and had a 14kW electric motor. The current version is a four door hatchback, and still quite popular in some European countries. Perfect for driving around small Italian streets.
  • brnt 4y ago
    Not just Italian streets: you haven't driven an Alpine pass if you haven't done it in a Panda.
  • benj111 4y ago
    *five door hatchback. The hatch is counted as a door. Also perfect for hooning around British B roads.