In a surprising move, the new generation of the Fiat Panda has been unveiled in production form as a retro-inspired, tall-riding hatch with crossover styling cues and an optional electric powertrain.

Fiat has long dominated Europe’s A-segment with the 500 and Panda duo, but its absence from the B-segment since the Punto’s retirement in 2018 left a huge gap in the lineup. That all changed in 2024 ...