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Fiat Multipla | |
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Fiat | |
aka | Fiat Multipla |
Production | 1998 - Present |
Class | 5 Door MPV |
Body Style | 5-door, 6-seat MPV |
Length | Model year 1998-2004 = 3994 mm ; Model year 2004 - Present = 4080 mm |
Width | 1871 mm |
Height | 1670-1720 mm |
Wheelbase | 2666 mm |
Weight | 1300-1370 kg |
Transmission | Manual |
Engine | 1.6 16v ; 1.9 JTD |
Power | 1.6 16v = 103 BHP ;1.9 JTD = 105-115 BHP |
Similar | Honda FR-V |
Designer | {{{Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)}}} |
Based on the Brava, the Fiat's compact MPV was quite unlike any other on the market. It had two rows of three seats, while all its competitors had two seats in the front (the Honda FR-V, which has the same layout, was released in 2004). The exterior and interior design of the Multipla was unique and had a polarizing effect—some people love it, many hate it. Nonetheless, the Multipla was displayed at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York during its "Different Roads - Automobiles for the Next Century" exhibition in 1999.
Multipla sales began in Italy late in 1998 but most other markets had to wait a year before receiving imports. The power of the Fiat badge meant that the Multipla was an instant hit with Italian buyers, but its styling meant that sales elsewhere were less successful. This ultimately led to the car being voted 'Ugliest Car' in the Top Gear awards 1999.
In 2004 the Multipla underwent a major facelift to shed its original styling for a more restrained look, with the intention of attracting more buyers.
The 1.6 L petrol and 1.9 L turbo-diesel engines give the Multipla good levels of performance and refinement, and the chassis ensures entertaining ride and handling. A "Bi-Power" Multipla that runs on both petrol and CNG (methane) is offered in certain markets.
Inner room and flexibility
The new generation Multipla was hailed by journalists at its launch for its flexibility. The new Multipla’s three-abreast seating configuration allows for adjustment of the front seats and the removal and relocation of the rear seats into numerous formats. It also affords a class-leading 430 litres of luggage space which can increase to 1900 litres of flat floor load space with the rear three seats removed from the vehicle. In 2005, it was voted number one as the ugliest car designed in the 20th century.
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Production | produced from when to when+total units made (optional) |
Class | denote market class |
Body Style | how many doors+how many seats+what type of body |
Length | length - type here |
Width | Width - type here |
Height | Height - type here |
Wheelbase | wheelbase - type here |
Weight | Weight - you get the point |
Transmission | transmission + drive |
Engine | engine |
Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
Similar | similar (competition) |
Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
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