2013 Fiat Panda 4x4

Fiat has revealed the new Panda 4x4, which will be making its public debut at the Paris Motor Show.

Fiat Panda 4x4 (2013) Front

Available with either an 83 bhp (62 kW / 85 PS) 0.9 litre TwinAir turbo petrol engine or a 73 bhp (55 kW / 75 PS) 1.3 litre MultiJet II diesel, at the heart of the car is a ‘torque on demand’ all-wheel drive system. This uses two differentials and an electronic control unit to automatically direct drive to the front and rear axles, depending on which wheels have the best grip.

Fiat Panda 4x4 (2013) Rear Side

An additional aid to traction in slippery conditions is the Electronic Locking Differential. Designed to work with the Electronic Stability Control system, it effectively applies the brakes to a spinning wheel at speeds below 30 mph (50 km/h). The ELD function has to be manually activated.

Fiat Panda 4x4 (2013) Interior

As with previous versions, the Panda 4x4 gets a uniquely rugged look thanks to redesigned bumpers, wheel arch protectors and door mouldings. On the inside, the seats come upholstered in a special fabric with eco-leather details, and the transmission tunnel features a high console for extra storage.

Fiat Panda 4x4 (2013) Front Side

Alongside the 4x4, Paris is also going to see two more Panda variants unveiled. The first is the Trekking, which matches off-road looks with a front-wheel drive transmission that incorporates the new Traction+ traction control system. The second is the Natural Power, which is powered by a methane and petrol dual-fuel 0.9 litre TwinAir engine with an output of 78 bhp (58 kW / 80 PS).

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