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A stylish new version of Fiat’s
top-selling Panda has just gone on sale in the UK – offering a
combination of serious 4x4 potential with manoeuvrable city car
know-how. The new Panda Cross
turns heads wherever it goes. And when it comes to sure-footed driving –
on and off-road – this mini-SUV excels in all departments. Available
now, the new Panda Cross looks set to appeal to a wide range of
fun-loving, cost-conscious drivers, regardless of whether they are city
dwellers or country residents.
Combining the exceptional driveability
of Fiat’s widely acclaimed 1.3 16v MultiJet turbodiesel engine with the
proven permanent four-wheel drive system of the Panda 4x4, the rugged
new Panda Cross comes with a host of significant style features.
New round light units front and rear,
chunky side protection strips in contrasting colours, roof-bars, 15-inch
alloy wheels and new bumpers all come as standard; while inside, the
functional style continues with special two-tone interior trims.
The new Panda Cross permanent
four-wheel drive system has a viscous coupling and an electronic
differential lock which ensures extraordinary off-road performance in
low-grip situations. Meanwhile, the MacPherson front and independent
rear suspension ensures exceptional wheel-to-ground contact and
remarkable passenger comfort over any surface.
Fiat’s frugal MultiJet turbodiesel
engine gives smooth power delivery, low fuel consumption and emissions,
together with top build quality. It produces 70 bhp and an impressive
torque of 145 Nm at just 1500 rpm, which is ideal for off-road use.
As with any Panda, fuel consumption and
emissions are exceptionally low. Panda Cross returns 42.1 mpg on the
urban cycle, 67.3 mpg extra-urban, and 54.3 combined. The CO2
figure is 136 g/km.
At £11,995 on-the-road,
the highly-competitive Panda Cross represents notable value for money
and makes it the most inexpensive new diesel 4x4 available in the UK. |
