Taking the lightweight structure of the Fiat Panda and applying it to a 4x4 model was a surprising masterstroke by the Italian company – taking the popularity of one of the most well-established names in motoring and applying it to a different sphere. The Fiat Panda 4x4 has all the hallmarks of the traditional Panda, which built up a sizeable following throughout the 1980s and 1990s. When the model was re-launched in 2004, the Fiat Panda 4x4 came along for the ride, taking affordability into the 4x4 sector. Past reviews of the Fiat Panda 4x4 noted the car’s surprising off-road stability and handling – proof that good things come in small packages.