In honor of the Panda 4x4's birth year, only 1,983 will be produced.
The Italian manufacturer Fiat is introducing the Panda 440° to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Panda 4x4. In reference to the year that Fiat began producing the Panda with a 4x4 drivetrain, the production run of the 440° model will be limited to just 1,983. Only sales of these limited-edition models will take place in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and France.
The exterior of this celebratory model was painted ivory, and the dashboard, seat side bolsters, and top of the front seatbacks were also covered in the color. Thankfully, more is going on than just brand-new paint.
The 15-inch white-painted steel wheels are a fitting remembrance of the straightforward steel wheels on the original Panda. Obviously, there are a few 440° emblems all over the interior and exterior, but the coolest design feature is the two Panda silhouettes on the C-pillar decals. The most recent model can be found on one side of the car, while the 1983 model can be found on the other. Additionally, these silhouettes can be seen on the front seats.
Regarding the interior, the Panda 440° has a leather-clad steering wheel and shifter, a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and climate control as standard features. Red tow hooks, privacy glass, and black roof rails are other exterior accents. The ivory paint and the black body armor make a nice contrast with these things.
Although Fiat did not provide any mechanical information, it is trivial to speculate. The all-wheel-drive system on today's Panda 4x4s is slightly more advanced. Under normal loads, the system sends a small amount of power to the rear wheels rather than only when the front wheels start to slip. The electrohydraulic coupling sends more power to the rear when the front starts to slip more. A 50/50 split can also be used by the driver to circumvent the system.
The basic part-time four-wheel drive system of the original Panda lacked low range. Rather than low reach, Fiat furnished the Panda with a very low first gear, a strategy the Italians utilized in every one of the three ages of the Panda. In the right conditions, the lightweight Panda will crush a Ford Bronco Sport, which may seem absurd.
Sadly, the Panda is not sold in the United States, but the upcoming EV model may change that. You could also import a Panda 4x4 of the first generation.
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