Fiat Panda 4x4 (2012 - 2023) 0.9 TwinAir (90bhp) Cross 4x4 5d Owner Review

I changed my 2017 model for the latest Panda Waze 90 4x4 and have been very pleased with the change. I have fitted a detachable tow bar and towed my trailer heavily loaded with building materials. It pulls really well and belies the small size of the engine, steaming up and down hills easily. In recent terrible weather I had to move my caravan ofa flooded site up a steep slope and it managed this again with ease. I have specified climate control, leather wheel and height adjustable seat and have since fitted coloured roof bars and mirrors. On a long run I get 52-52mpg . The car was delivered on normal road tyres so I dont know what it will be like in bad weather, but on snow tyres i know they dismiss snowy roads with total contempt. The car is very different to the last one and really goes quite quickly if making a bit of a racket while doing so. At speed its quietens and is good for a long run. The only complaint id the lack of lower back support from the seats which need a lumbar cushion. The boot is small, but its a small car so no suprise there. Dealer service in Norfolk has been very good. I have two other Pandas in the family garage and they seem very reliable if maintained well. Brake and tyre wear is very light with tyres lasting 40,000+ miles. The engines are very different so try each one. The new car is the two cylinder turbo and it needs time to get used to driving it differently, but once you have its measure its great. Economy could be better, but it does tend to fly along, so I suppose I cant complain too much. Build quality is variable from one to another but pretty good for a cheap car. It does not rattle or squeak at all and is easy to clean apart from the front grill. Other cars definitely feel more plush, but nothing seems as much fun to drive, I think it does everything just a bit better than expected and all the controls work a little better and easier than expected too. I would buy another if they are still about when the next car needs changing and recommend the Panda without hesitation. Can we have another beast from the east please.