Infotainment and tech. The Panda 4×4 is an old car and, generally, that’s reflected in its lack of modern equipment. Standard features include air conditioning, the Blue&Me multimedia system, electric heated door mirrors and remote central locking. It’s worth opting for cars with the Winter Pack, as this adds heated front seats and a The Fiat Panda was available with an AWD system for mild off-road use, perfect for farmers. The 4x4 option is dependable and the light curb weight made it perfect for any terrain. Also being cheap to run, the car is a win among those who want a good off-roader that doesn't break the bank. We’re talking about alternatives to the best 4x4s on the planet, and have included the Fiat Panda 4x4, which is arguably one of the best 4x4s on the planet. But no one’s thinking of the Panda Perhaps not quite a million, but Pantelleria is truly infested with Pandas. All three generations. Watching a boxy 1980s Panda 4x4 getting flung down a rural gravel road in truly Italian fashion Very nippy on country roads and fits neatly into garage. Great for dog and practical small load carrier. Likes - handles well, heated seats, practicality, fun, set out well, nippy, easy to park, cheap to tax and run apart from fuel consumption, good visibility, good value small 4x4. Dislikes - ignore quoted fuel consumption more like 30 to 40 Points. 16. Feb 11, 2011. #1. Hi guys i asked MEP this question, maybe someone has had this problem also! I recently bought Kevs Panda Sid. He mentioned you explaining the play in the gear stick. I acquired a used linkage (upright to gearbox) 4 speed type in good working order, but its different to the 4x4 or 5 speed one. The Panda is aided by low weight (they all come tip the scales at around 1,000kg) and narrow tyres that cut through mud and snow. It’s a funny mixture, the Panda – an 11-year-old city car Fiat Panda 4×4 CLIMBING – ROAD TEST. FABBRICA Italiana Automobili Torino (or Fiat for short), has always been best loved for its small car designs, and produced some real classics in the ’50’s, ’60s and ’70’s. With the new Panda, at last we have an excellent modern example of the Italian company’s wizardry in this area. mZNtJ.