Fiat will be showcasing its 100bhp Panda at this month’s MPH 06 show.

The new car will makes its UK public debut on October 26 at the NEC in Birmingham.

The Panda 100 features a 1.4 litre 16v FIRE engine tuned to develop 100bhp at 6000rpm, and 97lb.ft of torque at 4250rpm, driving through a six speed manual gearbox.

Fiat’s latest addition to the Panda range can reach 0–62mph in 9.5 seconds and has a maximum speed of 115mph. Fuel consumption is recorded at 43.4mpg and it puts out 154g/km of carbon dioxide emissions.

Internally, the dashboard is of a new darker grey. A leather steering wheel and gear knob are standard, as are split folding rear seats, height adjustable driver’s seat, automatic climate control, and a new ‘Sport’ button. Bluetooth hands-free technology is also standard equipment.

The Panda 100 is priced at £9,995 on-the-road, deliveries start in December.