2013 Fiat Panda 4x4

2013 Fiat Panda 4x4

 Driving devotees in the United States, particularly those who follow developments in the category of four wheel drive, off-road capable vehicles are avidly interested in a 2013 European car model unlikely to become available in the United States.  And they take such notice with good reason.

Enthusiasts find much to recommend the 2013 Fiat Panda 4x4.  They take stock in observing the developments in this particular vehicle in hopes that a manufacturer – most likely the Jeep line – will introduce a similar model vehicle into the United States market in the upcoming years.  This particular vehicle model combines a variety of design elements that provide a wide range of attractions for those who find it preferable to use a four-wheel drive vehicle.  The appealing elements of this vehicle involve both elements of the style or appearance of and of functionality.  Style elements include improvements on exterior presentation and interior features of the 2013 model year in comparison with the prior model year.

The Fiat company introduced the 2013 Panda 4x4 at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.  The 2013 model incorporates several improvements over the design of the prior model year of this vehicle.

Most of the design improvements address functionality elements, but the manufacturer also introduced two new colors into the available color choices for the body of the vehicle and some interior changes.

The Fiat Panda 4x4, categorized as a mini-SUV, has a look that combines a sense of sportiness with a sense of elegance.   As a mini-SUV, it is a relatively affordable vehicle for the SUV class.  This sizing also adds better fuel economy than typical for the SUV category of vehicles as another advantage.

The Panda is a 5-door vehicle, about the size as a standard compact car.  The vehicle incorporates a permanent 4-wheel drive. 

One substantial improvement involves a lighter rear-wheel base suspension which provides for a more comfortable ride, and also reduces road noise.

Other improvements in the design of 2013 design aspects of the Fiat Panda 4x4 afford more efficiency in the model’s ability to handle off-road or slippery condition driving situations, providing for greater traction that compares well with larger 4x4 SUV vehicles.  Improved tailpipe placement also gives this vehicle model more structural integrity than the previous model year of the Panda 4x4.

The 2013 Panda has a six-speed transmission.  Fiat also offers a choice with the 4x4 model of two engine types:  a Twin-Air turbo and a diesel engine model.

With so much going for the 2013 Panda Fiat, available only on the European market, many 4x4 devotees and professional car reviewers are watching the roll-out of this mini-SUV model carefully in hopes that a manufacturer such as Jeep will come up with a similar model mini-SUV for release into the United States market as promptly as practicable.

You’ll likely see more write-ups on this solely European market vehicle model in the near future. For more information you can read it at FIAT of Hurst, your Texas car dealer.

References:

2013 Fiat Panda 4xf is ‘go anywhere’ in a small package, Jeffrey N. Ross, http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/2013-fiat-panda-4x4-paris-2012/

Fiat Panda 4x4 (2013), http://www.netcarsho.com/fiat/2013-panda_4x4/

Huge Gallery of Fiata’s New 2014 4x4 and Panda Trekking, http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/huge-galler-of-fiat-new-2013-panda-4x4.html