The Panda only scored three-stars in Euro NCAP crash tests, which is disappointing for a modern small car. Nonetheless, the 4×4 has four airbags and an advanced ABS system specifically for four-wheel drive cars. Two extra curtain airbags are available as an option but front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters, three-point rear seatbelts, anti-submarining seats, and an FPS Fire Prevention System are all standard.

Airbags

With such a small body it’s little surprise that luggage space is tight – the Panda 4×4 has a boot capacity of slightly more than 200 litres, which although small is still more than a MINI. The boot area can be expanded by dropping the rear seats, boosting space to 861 litres. Of course the 4×4 system and increased ride height means the Panda can easily cope with muddy or rutted tracks.