It seems when Fiat get it right they really get it right as evidenced by the Panda 4X4 capabilities both on and off the road. It recently won "best mini 4X4" in 4X4 Magazine's awards of 2014 and even surprised the judges at times when going up against a £100,000+ Range Rover
Stories here
http://www.fiat.co.uk/uk/news/best-mini-4x4
and here
http://www.4x4i.com/features/road-tests/1250-4x4-of-the-year-2014.html
Stories here
http://www.fiat.co.uk/uk/news/best-mini-4x4
and here
http://www.4x4i.com/features/road-tests/1250-4x4-of-the-year-2014.html