The smallish and light-swift Geely Panda is specially suited to today's crowded urban environment. The ninth-biggest city in China is in a cramped horseshoe-shaped valley kept in place by steep mountain ranges. In addition to its small size, Tianjin's location near both Beijing and Shanghai also contributes to its high population density, which in turn adds to the traffic congestion and tight living spaces. One of the features of your car's small size is that it is easy to park and to circle around heavy traffic. Smallness doesn't just save time these days -- it also makes drivers feel safer by relieving a little bit of the pressure. The small turning radius of the Panda--3.7m to be exact--makes it nimble on its feet. When the road is narrow and the corner tight, this turning radius brushes close to the curb on either side of a street with surprising ease. Not only this is a convenience, but when put together with all those other car features we've talked about over the years in previous shows on safety features (such as front and rear bumpers), then you really begin to see just how much more valuable this town vehicle becomes for us.

With its fuel efficiency Geely has given consumer credit in media still today, as for drivers of small cars it is entirely praiseworthy. The light weight of the panda, with an efficient powerplant, can extract every last ounce of mileage from your tank. Resulting in fewer trips needed for refueling at gas stations; for you this means a quicker return on investment and more time spent enjoying your vehicle. Superb fuel efficiency means money saved for the owner, but also greatly benefits the environment through reduction in carbon emissions. For urbanites whose mornings often involve heavy traffic and unfathomable driving speeds at stoplights or crossings, the Panda's fuel efficiency can make a real difference.

Safety is the foremost consideration of any car purchaser, the Geely Panda does not let one down in this respect. The car comes with a host of high-tech safety devices which were by rights the preserve of very dear machines. They consist of electronic stability control, anti-lock braking system, multiple air bags equipped to cushion impacts in case of a crash and the like. In addition to crumple zones in the front and rear, the Panda body also boasts features that are helpful when somebody creates in contacts. It is a passenger safety structure providing all-round protection for occupants in case there should be an accident. These safety devices were not put in place simply to meet regulations; their installation represents painstaking design aimed at genuine protection and assurance for both driver and passengers.