Rugged, safe and spacious, the Fiat Panda is the perfect vehicle for the adventurous at heart. This Fiat SUV looks great inside and out with plenty of comfort features to ensure that you get to your destination feeling relaxed. Another advantage of finding a Fiat Panda for sale is its awesome accessories. If you enjoy exploring South Africa’s beautiful scenery, you can find a Fiat Panda Cross for sale on Auto Mart.
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The distinctive exterior of the Fiat Panda
The Fiat Panda boasts a rugged exterior that makes it the ideal vehicle for motorists who enjoy exploring the outdoors. Its stylish design is complemented by its colour-coded skid plates and the front bumpers add to its bold stance on the road. The side mouldings feature the distinctive Cross badge. This model has an approach angle of 24° and a departure angle of 34°. The break over angle for this model is 21°. Another advantage of finding a Panda SUV for sale is that you can enhance its capabilities with an available Cross Plus Pack.
With this pack, you get extra protection and style from the silver skid plates. The bright red tow hooks are another functional and aesthetically appealing feature that you get with this pack. The available chrome exhaust tips are also worth mentioning. These Fiat cars are at home in an urban environment as well as exploring new destinations outdoors. Their dynamic performance is reflected by their robust exterior design and striking looks. Their elevated ride height and 15” wheels enhance their capacity for adventure.
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The Fiat Panda’s unique interior
When you find a Fiat Panda for sale, you get more than just a stylish exterior. The interior is inspired by nature, offering you a unique style that you’ll love. The seats feature shimmering natural material complemented by the metallic-coloured dashboard. The satin-finish titanium instrument bezel complements the interior aesthetics of this Fiat SUV. If you love travelling, this is the vehicle for you. With its spacious boot, you can take all your luggage and equipment with you on your next adventure.
The versatility of the Panda Cross’s interior design makes it ideal for longer trips. Another awesome feature of this SUV is its available infotainment system. The upgraded model boasts the cutting-edge Uconnect™ radio which is equipped with Bluetooth as well as audio streaming. Other connectivity options include USB and Aux-in ports, and the system also has MP3 compatibility. With the voice recognition system, you can play your favourite songs without diverting your focus from the road.
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Fiat Panda performance
The Fiat Panda features a 0.9 TWINAIR engine which has a power output of 66.2 kW and a peak torque of 145 Nm. It has a top speed of 167kph and it can accelerate from 0kph to 100kph in 12 seconds. The CO2 emissions for this model are 114 and it meets the standards for Euro 6 emissions level. You can find a Fiat Panda for sale with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission. The start-and-stop feature reduces fuel consumption. With this feature, the engine stops when your car stops. Another contributing factor to this model’s excellent economy is the Gear Shift Indicator, which provides the driver with information on the optimal time to change gear. The starting price for this Fiat SUV is R249 900.
The Fiat Panda’s excellent manoeuvrability sets it apart from its competition. With McPherson suspension in the front as well as interconnected back wheels, the Panda Cross is an agile SUV. Its M+S all-season tires deliver a trustworthy performance no matter what weather conditions you are facing. Drive Mode Selector gives you the option of switching between auto, off-road and hill descent control. In auto mode, torque will be distributed to each axle according to the grip conditions without requiring any further input from the driver. When you activate the off-road mode, the torque is shared equally between all four wheels. Hill descent control gives the driver extra control on descents.
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Outstanding safety featured in the Fiat Panda
When you are looking for an SUV for sale, safety is an important consideration. As expected of Fiat cars, the Panda Cross is equipped with plenty of features that help to keep you and your loved ones safe. Active safety features support the driver in emergency situations while passive safety features offer the vehicle’s occupants protection if a collision takes place. Cross safety includes driver and passenger airbags. Electronic Stability Control, ABS, and ASR are other note-worthy safety features. ELD and City Brake Control offer the driver additional support. The anti-whiplash system protects your head if your vehicle gets bumped from behind.
Now that you know more about the Fiat Panda, you can search for a suitable Fiat Panda for sale on Auto Mart. This vehicle is perfect for adventurous families who enjoy exploring.
