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The Fiat Panda 4x4 is a very capable little car, for what it is, and so far all those who have had a go in it have had nothing but praise to shower it with. This is why its low asking price of £13,950 makes it an excellent deal. Even the entry level engine is state-of-the art - Fiat’s two-cylinder 0.9-liter TwinAir unit, with 85 hp. Also, to let prospective buyers know that the car is actually quite capable off-road, Fiat are promoting it like this.
A 1.3-liter MultiJet diesel with 74 hp is also available, but it costs £1,000 more, makes the car heavy and with the excellent efficiency of the small petrol engine, as well as the character Italian cars often have, we say it`s not worth the extra cash, as it can return an impressive 57.6 mpg on the combined cycle, while the Trekking model (the same, but no all-wheel drive, and a lower starting price of £12,450) does 61.4 mpg, while CO2 ratings are 114 g/km and 105 g/km respectively.
With diesel power, the Panda averages 60.1 mpg for the 4x4, while the front-wheel drive Trekking achieves an impressive 67.3 mpg, with CO2 numbers of 125 g/km and 109 g/km respectively. So, instead of going for the diesel, you will be better off spending your spare £1,000 on optional extras, yet since the car already comes with chunky SUV-esque exterior styling, raised ground clearance with toughened suspension, 15-inch alloys, and all the essentials you could ever want on the interior, as standard, you might as well just pocked the difference.
With diesel power, the Panda averages 60.1 mpg for the 4x4, while the front-wheel drive Trekking achieves an impressive 67.3 mpg, with CO2 numbers of 125 g/km and 109 g/km respectively. So, instead of going for the diesel, you will be better off spending your spare £1,000 on optional extras, yet since the car already comes with chunky SUV-esque exterior styling, raised ground clearance with toughened suspension, 15-inch alloys, and all the essentials you could ever want on the interior, as standard, you might as well just pocked the difference.
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