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For Easily holds its own with the big boys on the rough stuff, and the Twinair engine is surprisingly at home off-road, too.

Against It’s expensive for a city car and fuel economy suffers slightly as a result of the four-wheel drive.

Fiat Panda Hatchback

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The smallest legitimate 4x4 money can buy, with running costs to match.

What Car? readers say

5


Key facts

0–60mph
11.2 secs
Top speed
110 mph
Average mpg
57.6
Tank range
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

There’s a range of engines available in the Fiat Panda, but our favourite is the 1.2-litre petrol. It’s peppy and really suits the car, especially around town.

While the 1.3-litre diesel gives better performance and is both more flexible and more economical, it’s too expensive to recommend. It’s the same story with the unrefined Twinair petrol engine.

If you do want to buy a Panda, it’s worth checking out the ‘Latest Offers’ section on Fiat’s website, where you can find details of special-edition models and money-off offers. Even when there is an offer, you may be able to haggle more off if you visit a dealer in person.

Although they’re niche, the 4x4 and Trekking models provide genuine off-road ability – especially the 4x4. However, they’re the most expensive cars in the range, and fuel economy suffers as a result of the off-road modifications.

Reader test team says:

Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.2 Easy 5dr

I purchased my 1.2 Panda Easy two weeks ago and have put over 1,000 miles on it since then. I looked at many superminis before deciding on the Panda…

Craig Mansfield-Perry

5 out of 5 stars

Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.2 Pop 5dr

We have owned a Panda Twin Air Lounge since early May 2012. We feel that the quality is much improved from the previous model, of which we had two,…

Michael Wadge

5 out of 5 stars

Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.2 Easy 5dr

Chose this over the Jazz, Fiesta and Up/Citigo. Its such an all round great little car.

Martyn Nash

5 out of 5 stars

Fiat Panda Hatchback 1.2 Easy 5dr

I'm a few hundred miles into ownership of my first Panda, and I love it. Although I still think that the last generation Panda was better looking than…

James Brown

5 out of 5 stars
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