The new Fiat Panda 4x4 is now on sale here priced from €19,995, writes Trish Whelan.
Thirty years since the original was launched, this third-generation Panda 4x4 remains the only AWD vehicle in the city-car segment.
The Panda 4x4 operates in front-wheel drive mode during normal driving conditions but changes to all-wheel-drive when sensors detect a loss of traction torque.
Electronic Stability Control and Electronic Locking Differential are standard; the latter provides extra traction on slippery terrain like snow, ice, or mud. Torque has been increased by 30 percent over the previous model. Additional under-body protection is also provided as standard.
Power is from a 75hp 1.3 MultiJet II Turbo-Diesel with Start&Stop. It offers a combined-cycle fuel economy figure of 4.7 L/100km and C02 emissions of 125g/km (VRT Band B1).
Fiat Ireland say this car 'is a sell-out across Europe' and they expect strong demand in Ireland too. It comes with a 5-year/100000km manufacturer warranty as standard.