Hi. Panda 4x4 isn't just a matter of needed an AWD or not. They are just build differently. They're like small tanks. i own a 1988, a 2005 and a 2015 all 4x4 beside a 2002 hobby. The only hink i really miss is the absence of the fire engine on the new panda 4x4 line up. My last one is a Mjet, and, it may be the perfect engine for a 4x4, but driving a FIRE 1000(1988), 110 (2202) and 1200(2205) has no equal. My 1988 now used for hard field work has a disintegrated body, but the FIRE has been running on LPG for 14 years in a row, with NO FUEL whatsoever and no oil change or water for over 150000 km. My kids( big kids) are planning to make a monument once will be dismissed. But they are build strong. My 2005 has a skid plate that weight 12KG, bullet proof. My Sysley 1989 was sold last year with 327000 km after a small accident for 900 euros. Panda forever, even when i see disgusted faces of some drivers looking at me inside my run-down panda, but i guess i will not go always farther than they will, but i will go where they sure can't.