The 2014 Fiat Panda was officially revealed at the 2014 Geneva motor show in March. In fact, the Panda Cross is based on the Panda 4×4 model. Now the Italian manufacturer offers some new technological upgrades, which make this off-road mini more capable and really fun to drive.
The upgrades for the new Fiat Panda Cross include : “Torque-on-Demand” all-wheel drive system, Electronic Stability control, Electronic Locking differential and Hill Descent control as standard.
Above are complemented by new plastic-cladded front and rear bumper, metal skid plates front and rear, redesigned fog lights and LED daytime running lights. There are also roof bars and plastic-cladded side sills and wheelarches.
The engine range is also updated : the TwinAir petrol 0.9-liter two-cylinder turbo engine with power of 89hp (66kw), or a 1.3-liter MultiJet turbo diesel with power of 79hp (60kw). The petrol engine is connected with a six-speed manual gearbox and five-speed gearbox for the turbo diesel respectively.
The MultiJet turbo diesel is more economical to run with claimed fuel consumption of 4.7l/100km,while the TwinAir engine consumes 4.9l/100km.
The interior is also consistent with the overall performance of the vehicle. The seats are decorated in bespoke natural fabric with brown eco-leather bolsters. The center console and the dashboard are finished in a new silver “ultrashine” as the surround and audio system details.
The standard equipment of the Fiat Panda Cross includes : automatic climate control; Blue&Me™ Bluetooth connectivity with a USB port and steering wheel controls; a satellite navigation dock; heated electric door mirrors; remote central locking; split rear seat with rear head restraints; height-adjustability for the driver’s seat and steering wheel; front fog lights; a leather steering wheel and gear knob; ESC system complete with ELD (Electronic Locking Differential)and Terrain Control and specific 15-inch alloy wheels with a burnished finish and all-season 185/65R15 M+S tyres.
The 2014 Fiat Panda Cross goes on sale in the end of 2014. The expected price is less than £ 17,000 (€21.500).
Source : Fiat