The Fiat Panda 100hp proves SLOW cars can be HUGE FUN
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- čas přidán 26. 10. 2018
- With a 1.4 litre engine and 100bhp, the Panda is more 'warm hatch' than 'hot hatch'. It is my no means a fast car, but it does prove a very important point: when it comes to having fun while driving, the SENSATION of speed, is much more important than actually going fast. And when it comes to price & running costs, there might not be another car capable of making you smile so much for so cheap.
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I went on an epic European journey in my 100HP. 3500 miles over 7 days, all the out to Poland and back.
Never missed a beat.
That is a heroic effort! Your spine must be dust by now
@@JackScarlett1 Worse still, mine is on KW coilovers, stiffer than stock.
I did the same in my 100hp this summer!!! Drove from Wales to France, to Switzerland, across the Alps and down to the south of Italy!!!
If there is a reliable engine on this planet, is a Fiat engine.
This guy's a bit of a snob. It's really practical, the fire engine IS reliable and has a lovely community and is a hoot to drive. And let's be honest, someone who drives this wouldn't be interested in owning a VAG (I've got a tiny willy) DSG fart machine.
Also, euro road trip is exactly what it's for. Switchbacks in France are this cars playground. 💪🏼
But 100bhp in a car that size isn’t underpowered tho,in the 90’s most 1.6i 4 door cars were 100hp and adequately powered,many new city cars built in 2018 have like 60hp and do fine in cities and cruise at 80mph, these fiats are like a modern day XR2 but way cheaper to run.
Hmm... not reliable? Definitely not true. Not cool? I think many would argue a quick Fiat Panda that could teach a few 'premium' brands a thing or two about fun and handling constitutes to a cool car. These things are known for being hella reliable and great fun..
Correct sir
Yes, I agree I also have a fiat panda 05 4x4 my didn't service for the last 14, still runs. Take a batam bakkie fuel Injectors and it will give it more power.
Agreed... Every panda is an everlasting piece of technology
Absolute bullshit , these little things will see off some so called better brands damned smartly , if you can drive it properly , they handle pretty damn well and are quite comfortable with a good build quality.
A pity the reviewer has an outdated opinion of Fiats. I’ve had a Panda great reliable little car. The Bravo which I had for 8 years never gave an ounce of trouble. And the same can be said of my current 500X. 5 years in. Get them serviced once a year like any other make. That’s all you have to to have reliable car.
After I learnt to drive I bought a 34bhp 1971 VW Beetle , covering 20 000 miles a year. It taught me more about the finesse and skill of car control than any hot hatch could today!
I can't get enough of this channel
Really liking your content mate. Superb quality! Looking forward to your future videos 👍🏽
Another quality video mate, gutted I couldn't come along!
And so underrated, they are quicker than most starter cars and for a 1.4 it goes like stink, I've had 2 of them now and both amazed me, beat 2 fabias one to 65 and one to 70, raced 1.6 turbo and ecoboost fiestas and had a brilliant race,
James, James, James... I was expecting James May to show up :D
I have a 100HP in storage at the moment and I miss driving it every day. I remember meeting my mate on my way to work one morning (he drove a 110hp EcoBoost Fiesta at the time) and he simply couldn't keep up with the acceleration of the little car. It is great fun! And the Sport button allows for better throttle response and more responsive steering. A great, fun and affordable car. Great video!
But yeah, the ride quality is arse.
Sport button reduces the steering power assistance and makes the throttle more aggressive. I never use it and dont miss it.
Had a 100HP a few years now...though the middle pipe has just started blowing at the flexi section and the original Magnetti Morelli back box has layers of steel peeling of it at 14 years old the exhaust has done well.
As KA’s and the 500’s use the same block, exhaust, suspension with different tweeks per manufacturer, Fiat Ford have made a great base to work on these cars.
Only a few weeks back I see a mk2 KA with a 595 Abarth exhaust on it..
The 100 is a bit unforgiving with the huge amount of potholes on costly, poorly kept British roads gives a harsh ride but hit that sport button, feel the steering firm up and the extra power, great cornering with discs alround makes for a fun drive.
Be gutted when mine has to go, 3 owners from new, 140k still pulls like a train..deffo a future classic and prices are rising as these 100’s weren’t mass produced.
I drive a 2.7 tonne camper with 110 bhp. Trust me I can use every single bit of its power, even when it is stationary.
2JZ swap it
Honestly, I have a panda 100hp too and everything about this video couldn't be anymore true, love the channel and keep up the good work
Even my 1100cc panda with 55hp is fun...
Cracking video chaps 👍
Jack fair play I just watch a whole video about a fiat panda 100hp, safe to say I was glued really love your videos need to upload more. Your going places.
Appreciate that mate! Lots more videos on the way
The further the better.
@@JackScarlett1 I hope so, the further the better.
Hard vids certi keep em coming
It’s quick, practical and totally reliable, you talk bollocks.
Naaaaaaaaaah
Jack Scarlett yes.
It’s proof that you don’t need a trillion horsepower to have fun...
The panda actually has a 0-60 of a fabia standard vrs haha
"Well this is shit isn't it"😂😂
I have a 100HP it's good, but the really hard suspension definitely compromises the car. I feel its a great shame they dod not fit a version of the 500 rear axle which has an integral anti-roll bar and softer springs. I fitted 500 springs to my 100HP with rubber cushions on both ends and Fiat coupe bump stops. The slight increase in body roll was more than offset by the back end no longer skipping from bump to bump.
Fit 195-50-15 tyres. You'll now have an accurate speedo and the ride is significantly better.
Power is an issue on fast A roads like A303. It cries out for another 20bhp. A 500 turbo version would be awesome.
The wheels are pretty but cannot deal with British roads. I swapped mine out for pepper pot steels and small "top hat" style centre trims. They suit the car and don't get bent out of shape.
The clutch is expensive do not get aught out by the gearbox input oil seal. Mine leaked and ruined a clutch within 10,000 miles. Always change that seal. It's a faff but don't skimp.
Exhausts are expensive and the back end gets VERY hot. Get a 2" stainless system with a long mid box and small end box.
The 70bhp Multijet diesel makes 95 with a remap. The 75 goes to 110bhp. I'm not sure what that does to the gearbox but it sounds like serious fun.
Hey is your friend james king from drive tribe?
The one and only.
reality is its not slow and its an amazing car, how did ffiat manage to make a shit car beautiful, in my opinion its the mini cooper s of its time, ill tell you theres not much that can catch it on the little back roads
Review a Suzuki Swift Sport 2008 shape. I rate that car highly even after owning a 14plate golf r
It's definitely on the list!!
I got my self an 2004 1.2 model...And yes it's an laugh - Like, it's as you say fun to drive not fast but the sound of an rally car, and I love the gear shifting and string too. But the best part is 17 km pr. L! And I almost newer drive on highways...
I see what you did with the usage of an ‘an’ mr clarkson 👍
Drive using the vanishing distance rule and you'll embarrass the average Golf GTI driver. Accelerate when you can see the distance getting longer, ease off when it's getting shorter. Don't get too close to slower cars so you can overtake by sweeping past. Boy racers get too close to the slower car and even a Golf GTI wont have the Tesla acceleration to overtake. You'll just sweep past both of them - even in a 1.2 Panda. and they take miles to catch up.
I know people who have this car who have had a very good reliability experience
My fiat panda pop is like a normal town car pout put your foot down and it feels like you are in a much faster car.
The panda is an epic car for normal journeys.
But when*
This thing is way faster than my megane coupe haha
Dude I drive this thing with 54hp 1.1 liter and its fun af, just put a nice exhaust on and there u go
Please make more videos! your stuff is great! Do a mk5 R32 review
I had one, incredible cars. only downside is running and maintenance costs. everything is perfect especially the noise when you straight pipe them!
Theo how much of a downside was it? Like did it ruin the experience, or overpower the pros? Thinking of getting one in the near future
awesome content! Can you do a video on best hatchback you can buy under 2000 euros? golf 5? seat leon? a skoda octavia?
100HP Panda or any of the diesel 169 Pandas (with a remap).
I have even have a regular Panda Eleganza and it’s been all over the place. Lands End, John o’ Groats, Wales, Austria, Venice, Barcelona and it even spent 6 months in Madrid. I feel like a fraud for loving it so much, there’s genuinly nothing I would rather have.
Mate that's awesome. Perfect proof that you don't need a tonne of power to have fun in a car
This is just like my 1.4 MK3 golf not that fast but super fun to drive and cheap for a first car that I can stick stupid mods on
Legacy Element Mate, that engine is way to slow for a MK3 Golf. Even the 1.6 75hp. I have a 1.6 101hp its not too slow, and can even consume less fuel than the 1.4L.
can you make more videos on the mk5 gti please?
Hi mate, I certainly might. What sort of thing would you like to see?
@@JackScarlett1 race against the fiat 😂
Jack Scarlett Maybe modifying it
@@JackScarlett1 some pov footage of the gti and general review about it
What height are you Jack?
My Mini Cooper is not the smoothest ride but it’s fun to drive.
I got a 1.1 Liter Orange one and ist tuned. Would be happy to have a 100hp. But ist relable and its fun as fuck! I love this car. No uninteressting thinks you didnt need and the 4 Zylinder sounds great. For a First car and to learn how to do something diffrent like Stereo and engine, exhauste its perfect Plus cheap. Just a great car! Like it because of having one, or hate it because of never expirienced it!!!
It is "warm" rather than hot, so why oh why did they feel the need to ruin the ride?
The new Clarkson, someone should snap you up
I don't get the comment made about reliability. Never had ANY issues with the 100HP and so did everyone with a 100HP or any Panda that I know. Is that point being made just because it's a FIAT? What if I told you that the 1.4 FIRE engine is actually the most solid small engine out there with literally no issues if you maintain it properly. The rest of the video is great, but I hate that this is always brought up even though it is completely false and unjustified.
this would be great with a supercharger
Hahahaha YES
32 seconds was enough to see that this video was stupid. Who says that Fiats are not reliable are jerks. Well...people who not nothing about cars. Do you actually know that Fiat is the maker that had more engines used is other makes?
Fiat engines are used is a bunch of other makes. But it is the typical bad habit of people talking bullshit without having a clue what they are saying. It makes me laugh. Hahaha
Doest mater what people say. What matter is the figures we see. The facts. A big percentage of rich people all have a Fiat in their garage.. Fiat has the most sold car in europe and the second most sold in history. So many prizes of car of the year and best engine award and much many more.
I wouldnt swap a Fiat for a mercedes, even worst with a renault engine.
The Panda 100hp is not slow. The regular 1.2 69 hp IS
Only if you’ve the Mk3 4x4, slowest mass produced car on the market when new with a 20sec 0-60!
The 2wd 1.2 is far nippier 🙂
nigga, why only 2 videos ?
James, your "friend" should though in all likelihood won't be "scarlett" with shame at his poor attitude. He says at the start these cars are available for around £2K, then goes on to be critical of the quality of the interior plastics. This was a budget car when new. He needs an attitude adjustment before he needs a spine.
So "friend", what do you own and drive, that you can be so scathing of your pal and his choice of car?.