Used Fiat Panda 4x4 for sale: everything you need to know

The Fiat Panda 4x4 is an unusual prospect, combining a city car’s practicality and easy driving experience with real ‘go anywhere’ off-road ability. It's one of the most characterful small 4x4s around. So if that appeals to you, you’re in the right place to find out everything you need to know.

Rivals to the Fiat Panda 4x4 include the Suzuki Jimny, the good value Dacia Duster and the the more expensive (and larger) Jeep Renegade. Based on the standard Fiat Panda, there is a healthy supply of used examples available. Take a look at a Fiat Panda 4x4 for sale on heycar to discover just what’s on offer.

Should you buy a Fiat Panda 4x4?

If you ever go to the Alps, you’ll see Fiat Panda 4x4s absolutely everywhere. That’s because they are genuinely hugely capable when driving off-road. Its diminutive size and light weight are actually a real advantage, because it can skip over deep snow and mud that bigger, heavier off-roaders sink into. Indeed, there are few places the Fiat Panda 4x4 won’t be able to venture.

That off-road ability doesn’t demand any compromises in everyday comfort, either. It leans over noticeably when cornering at higher speeds, but it still feels smooth and stable. The steering is accurate and light, especially in City mode, which lightens it even further so you can twirl the wheel with one finger. The TwinAir petrol engine has enough power for pretty much any situation and it makes a delightfully characterful noise.

There’s space for four adults to sit comfortably (headroom is particularly generous) and the boot is big enough for most people’s weekly food shopping. The back seats fold down if you need to cram in more stuff. It’s also worth noting that the Fiat Panda 4x4 is really affordable to buy and running costs are very low.

There’s no other car quite like the Fiat Panda 4x4. It’s just as easy to drive, efficient and practical as any other version of Fiat’s city car, yet it can shrug off the worst terrain and most severe weather that any owner would face in the UK.

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What's the best used Fiat Panda 4x4 model to buy?

There has been a variety of engines used in the Fiat Panda 4x4, but the one we'd go for is the 0.9-litre TwinAir. It's the most charismatic thanks to its two-cylinder design and makes a keen sound, and is just as keen a performer to suit the 4x4 very well.

The Panda 4x4 is a standalone trim within the Panda range, though you could also go for the Cross version that was more overtly styled to look like an off-roader.

Used Fiat Panda 4x4 fuel economy and performance

The Fiat Panda has used a range of engines, all shared with the standard Panda line-up and all with a manual gearbox.

• Fiat Panda 4x4 0.9 TwinAir Turbo petrol: The TwinAir engine is a 0.9-litre two-cylinder turbocharged unit that produces 90PS in the Fiat Panda 4x4. It accelerates the car from 0-62mph in 12.8 seconds and emits CO2 at 129g/km. A six-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drive are fitted as standard.
• Fiat Panda 4x4 1.3 Mutlijet 95 diesel: The 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbocharged motor produces a little more power than the TwinAir petrol, at 98PS. As a result, it’s a bit quicker, getting from 0-62mph in 12.1 seconds. It also emits less CO2, at 117g/km, while offering 64.2mpg. There were also 75- and 80PS version of this engine.

What used Fiat Panda 4x4 trim level are available?

The Fiat Panda 4x4 has always been a trim level in its own right – and there have been a number of special edition models over the years.

• Fiat Panda 4x4: The 4x4 is one of best-equipped models in the UK Fiat Panda range. When it was last available to buy new in 2021, standard features included air conditioning, front electric windows, central locking and a smartphone cradle on top of the dashboard. Mount your phone and you can operate it using the controls on the steering wheel, while streamed audio plays through the car’s speakers.
• Fiat Panda 4x4 Cross: The Cross added extra underbody protection and roof rails.

Used Fiat Panda 4x4 dimensions and boot size

The Fiat Panda 4x4’s exterior dimensions are:

• Length: 3,686mm
• Width: 1,672mm
• Height: 1,605mm

The Fiat Panda 4x4’s boot capacity is:

• Rear seats up: 225 litres
• Rear seats folded down: 870 litres

Used Fiat Panda road tax

If you choose an earlier version of the Fiat Panda 4x4 with the TwinAir engine, you'll pay £35 per year in road tax for an example registered up to 1 April 2017. For the diesel Multijet engine in a Panda 4x4 of the same era, its road tax comes in at £150. For all Panda 4x4 put on the road after the 1 April 2017 date, they pay a fixed rate of £180 for 12 months of road tax.

How much is it to insure a Fiat Panda 4x4?

The Fiat Panda 4x4 is rated in lowly group seven (out of 50 groups in total), so your annual insurance premium should be very affordable.

Read our full Fiat Panda 4x4 review