This Panda might be cross but its owners shouldnt be! Fiat has given its popular supermini a rugged makeover to create the Panda Cross and at £11,995, it will officially be the UKs cheapest diesel 4x4.

The tough-looking urban runabout based on the existing all-wheel-drive car has an all-new bodykit with revised headlights and contrasting side panels.

Roof bars, restyled tail-lamps, 15-inch alloy wheels and a fresh Rain Dance Green paintjob complete the look. The cabin... // Panda Cross

SLOUGH August 11, 2008: A stylish new version of Fiats top-selling Panda has just gone on sale in the UK offering a combination of serious 4x4 potential with manoeuvrable city car know-how.

The new Panda Cross turns heads wherever it goes. And when it comes to sure-footed driving on and off-road this mini-SUV excels in all departments. Available now through Fiats 168-strong dealer network, the new Panda Cross looks set to appeal to a wide range of fun-loving, cost-conscious drivers, regardless of whether they are city dwellers or country residents.

Combining the exceptional driveability of Fiats widely acclaimed 1.3 16v MultiJet turbodiesel engine with the proven permanent four-wheel drive system of the Panda 4x4, the rugged new Panda Cross comes with a host of significant style... // Autochannel

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Fiat has just launched a new version of the Panda to the UK market. It's called the Panda Cross, and as you can see from the picture it looks quite different from other models in the range thanks to its round light units, side protection panels, revised bumpers and chunky 15" alloy wheels.

The Panda Cross uses the excellent 1.3-litre MultiJet turbo diesel engine and a permanent four-wheel drive system with an electronic differential lock for... // CARkeys

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A stylish new version of Fiat’s top-selling Panda has just gone on sale in the UK – offering a combination of serious 4x4 potential with manoeuvrable city car know-how.

The new Panda Cross turns heads wherever it goes. And when it comes to sure-footed driving – on and off-road – this mini-SUV excels in all departments. Available now through Fiat’s 168-strong dealer network, the new Panda Cross looks set to appeal to a wide range of fun-loving, cost-conscious drivers, regardless of whether they are city dwellers or country residents.

Combining the exceptional driveability of Fiat’s widely acclaimed 1.3 16v MultiJet turbodiesel engine with the proven permanent four-wheel drive system of the Panda 4x4, the rugged new Panda Cross comes with a host of... // Easier

Fiat has just announced that its off-road Panda Cross is going on sale in the UK.

Based on the existing Panda 4x4, the Cross has more rugged styling and a higher ride height. It is already on sale in mainland Europe, but Fiat has just taken the decision to bring the diminutive off-roader to UK showrooms, where prices will start from £11,995.

Power comes from Fiats frugal 70bhp 1.3-litre MultiJet diesel engine, making the Panda Cross one of... // Autocar