Retro Revival: A Look Back at the Rugged Fiat Panda 4×4 Sisley
A rare glimpse into automotive historyโค is currently โfeatured onโค Aktuรกlnฤ.cz, spotlighting the โFiat Panda 4×4 Sisley – a vehicle โconceived as โa “modern farm โcar” โขin the โฃearly 1980s. The Panda 4×4, a surprisingly capable off-roader for its size, offered an affordable, simple, and easily maintained โtransportation solution, bridging โthe gap between urban practicality and rural necessity.
Launched โin June 1983, the Panda 4×4 distinguished itself as the first small car to offer four-wheel drive.โค Powered by a 48-horsepower, 965cc engine sourced โfrom the Autobianchi A112, it reliedโค on components from Austrianโ firm Steyr-Puch for โitsโ clutch, differential, transmission, and brakes, with final assemblyโข occurring in Termini Imerese, Italy. Automotive historian Jan Schavel notes the vehicle’s unique position, stating it could “only compete inโข the field with the Suzuki Samurai” due to its weight and โdrivetrain.
The model also featured a reinforced chassis to withstand the demands of off-road driving. A photograph accompanying the article, taken by Radimโฃ Koลรญnek, showcases the โvehicle’s utilitarian design and enduring appeal. The Aktuรกlnฤ.cz gallery offers a nostalgic look at a vehicle โthat โchallenged conventional automotive norms and remains a cult favorite among enthusiasts.