Paris Motor Show 2012 Fiat presents the new Panda 4x4

Paris Motor Show 2012 Fiat presents the new Panda 4 × 4: the third generation of the famous four-wheel drive model of the Italian brand is available with five-door body and measures 368 centimeters long, 167 wide and 160 high. It has a wheelbase of 230 cm, while the front track is 141 inches and the rear is 140. The aesthetic is strongly characterized by the marked lines of the front and rear bumpers, complete with carry-aesthetic aluminum color to emphasize the presence of the metal shield of the underbody.

Unlike the previous generation, the new Panda 4 × 4, the shanks follow the line of the body without solution of continuity, ensuring complete protection of the lower part of the car. With Panda 4 × 4 also debuted two new exterior colors: orange Sicily (pastel) and green Tuscany (metallic). Inside it is open a new green color scheme for the band that frames instrumentation and pocket glove and cloth seats designed specifically in three different-color (green, beige, orange) enriched by details in eco-leather, door panels front and rear inserts always eco-leather, and finally, the tall cabinet in the center console which adds an extra storage compartment to the 14 already on the 4 × 2 versions.

Panda 4 × 4 is provided with a transmission system of type "Torque-on-demand", which makes use of two differentials and a coupling controlled electronically. It is a permanent four wheel drive managed by an electronic control unit which, through the analysis of the signals vehicle, distributes the traction on the two front and rear axles in a homogeneous and proportional according to the conditions of the road surface grip. The advantages of this system are the absolute automatism of function and lack of maintenance.



Panda 4 × 4 also proposes to set the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Full function ELD (Electronic Locking Differential), a further aid to the guidance and inspiration to the start of paths slippery (snow, ice, mud, etc..) . In particular, the ELD acts by braking the wheels lose traction (or slip over the other), thus transferring the driving force of those who have a better grip on the ground. This function can be switched manually by pressing the specific place in front of the gear lever and acts under the threshold of 50 km / h.



The car is available with two engines, both equipped with Start & Stop, the new 0.9 Turbo Twinair 85 bhp and diesel 1.3 Multijet II 75 HP. 1.2 Fire Compared to the previous generation, the Twinair Turbo offers a 40% increase in torque which, combined with the specific exchange 6-speed with first gear, provides a significant improvement in the ability to ramp start, the quality of the cue, of ' resilience and recovery. Is no less the motorization turbodiesel Multijet II, thanks to the increase in torque of 30%.

The suspension system has been changed from the version 2WD front wheels remain independent architecture McPherson while the rear is a preferred wheel system interconnected through a torsion specifically

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