FIAT celebrates a major achievement as the Grande Panda receives the AUTOBEST CONQUEST Award 2026 in the Design category, a recognition that crowns it as the Best Car Design of Europe 2026. This important milestone highlights the model’s strong appeal among both industry experts and the general public, reinforcing FIAT’s commitment to creating vehicles that combine distinctive style, accessibility and innovation for everyday mobility.

A design that resonates across Europe

At the heart of this success lies the Grande Panda’s clear, contemporary and unmistakable design, which stood out among five strong finalists. The award results from the combined vote of the AUTOBEST Jury, representing 32 European countries, together with direct public voting across official AUTOBEST platforms - a process that reflects a truly democratic vision of automotive excellence.
The 2026 edition of the AUTOBEST CONQUEST Awards marked a significant evolution, as European audiences were invited for the first time to actively select the models that best represent the future of mobility across three key areas: Design, Technology and User-Friendliness. In this context, Grande Panda emerged as one of the most appreciated cars on the market today.

A symbol of joyful and accessible mobility.

Grande Panda’s success is rooted in its ability to combine Italian design heritage with a clever onboard experience and a warm, intuitive interface. These qualities allowed it to connect with both automotive experts and everyday drivers, reaffirming its position as a model that brings beauty, functionality and simplicity at the centre of the driving experience.The award was officially announced during the AUTOBEST CONQUEST Show, broadcast live on March 28, where Grande Panda was celebrated as a true expression of FIAT’s mission: making mobility joyful, democratic and accessible to all.