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28/11/2008 21:58. 4x4 of the Year 2009: a tough and hardy Land Rover, a Mitsubishi or a Jeep? No, try a baby Fiat Panda instead. // New Car Net

28/11/2008 07:33. The new Fiat Panda Cross, a car that was only launched in the UK three months ago, has scooped its first major off-roading honour – 4x4 of the Year 2009.

The award comes from the specialist magazine 4x4 and MPV Driver, whose panel of expert judges put the new all-terrain Panda at the top of a list of extremely capable, and more expensive, competitors.

The judges praised the Panda’s off-roading capability, style and affordability but particularly highlighted the car’s brilliant 1.3 16v MultiJet turbodiesel engine – previously unavailable in a right-hand drive Panda 4x4.

“The diesel engine has made a star out of Fiat’s baby off-roader. It’s a viable motorway cruiser now, while bringing out the fun side of the Cross’s handling on... // Easier

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First News Article: carpages, 27/11/2008 23:13