Fiat Panda Trekking (2013) - Automotive News

CAR GARAGE | Fiat Panda Trekking (2013) | Like on the Panda 4x4, the new model is characterized by the marked geometric lines of the front and rear bumpers, while the tailpipes seamlessly follow the lines of the body. The interiors pick up the solutions Adopted on 4x2 versions with a few significant exceptions: a new variant green fascia frames the instruments and the large storage pocket, there are fabric seats with a special design in three color options (green, beige, pumpkin) and eco-leather details, front and rear door panels also with eco-leather inserts and finally a high central tunnel console over the roomates adds a further storage compartment to the 14 already present on the 4x2 versions.

As well as being spacious, the passenger compartment of the new Trekking is also functional and comfortable thanks to the variety of seating configurations. For example: the driver's seat is also available with adjustable height while the front passenger seat can be fitted with a fold-down table backrest. The rear seat ensures the same versatility. It is available in the standard 2-seater version with a folding backrest unsplit or, on request, in the following configurations: 2 seats, sliding lengthwise, with 50/50 split folding backrest, 3 seats with folding backrest; and 3 seats with 60 / 40 split folding backrest.

Thanks to special algorithms for controlling and managing the braking system, the control unit electronically simulates the behavior of a self-locking electromechanical differential. Software optimisations and the fact that force is applied through the normal (hydraulic) braking circuit makes the system's action more progressive than that of conventional systems. Though performance is easily comparable, the system is much lighter. Under conditions of low or zero grip from any drive wheel, the control unit detects slip and commands the hydraulic circuit to apply braking force to the slipping wheel, thus shifting drive to the wheel on the surface offering better grip.

The Fiat Panda Trekking is therefore at ease even on rough and challenging terrains, as demonstrated by its excellent "typical off-road angles": 20 ° (attack), 36 ° (exit) and 20 ° (elevation) in the version fitted with the 1.3 Multijet II 75 HP engine, roomates Become 20 ° - 36 ° - 16 ° for the Panda 0.9 TwinAir Trekking and Trekking for the Panda 0.9 TwinAir Natural Power. The Fiat Panda Trekking is available with the following engines: 85 HP 0.9 TwinAir Turbo, 80 HP TwinAir Turbo Natural Power and 75 HP 1.3 Multijet II.