- For the earlier Fiat 600-based Multipla produced between 1956 and 1965, see Fiat 600.
 First generation Fiat Multipla |
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| Manufacturer | Fiat |
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| Production | 1998-present |
| Assembly | Mirafiori plant, Turin, Italy Arese plant, Milan, Italy (CNG version) |
| Predecessor | Fiat 600 Multipla |
| Class | 5-door MPV |
| Platform | Fiat C-Platform MK I |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,666 mm (105.0 in)[1] |
| Length | Pre-facelift: 3,994 mm (157.2 in) Post-facelift: 4,080 mm (161 in) |
| Width | 1,871 mm (73.7 in) |
| Height | 1,670 mm (66 in) |
| Curb weight | 1300-1490 kg (2866-3285 lb) |
| Related | Fiat Bravo/Brava Fiat Marea |
The Fiat Multipla is a compact MPV manufactured by Italian automaker Fiat since 1998. Based on the Brava, the Multipla is quite unlike any other on the market. It is much shorter and wider than its rivals, and has two rows of three seats, while all its competitors have two seats in the front (the Honda FR-V, which has the same layout, was released in 2004). The Multipla was even shorter than the three-door Fiat Bravo upon which it was based, despite offering substantially more space and seating.
In common with a number of other modern Fiats, the Multipla reuses the name of an earlier vehicle, in this case the "Multipla" variant of the Fiat 600 produced during the 1950s and 1960s.
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Design
The exterior and interior design of the Multipla was quite extraordinary and 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. It did arrive to critical acclaim, however, with the motoring press going head over heels to get their hands on one. The Multipla won Top Gear's Car of the Year award in 2000, and won 'Best MPV' consistently for a couple of years after that.
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.
Engines
The 103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp) 1.6-litre petrol and 120 PS (88 kW; 120 hp) 1.9-litre turbodiesel 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.
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Years |
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| 100 16V SX | I4 | 1581 cc | 103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp) 76 kW (103 hv) @ 5750 rpm | 145 N·m (107 lb·ft) @ 4000 rpm | |
| 105 JTD SX | I4 | 1910 cc | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @ 4000 rpm | 200 N·m (150 lb·ft) @ 1500 rpm | –2000 |
| 110 JTD ELX | I4 | 1910 cc | 110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp) | 200 N·m (150 lb·ft) | 2001– |
| 115 JTD SX/ELX | I4 | 1910 cc | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) | 203 N·m (150 lb·ft) | 2002– |
| 1.9 mJTD | I4 | 1910 cc | 120 PS (88 kW; 120 hp) @ 4000 rpm | 206 N·m (152 lb·ft) @ 1456 rpm | |
| 1.6 (Bi-Power) CNG | I4 | 1581 cc | 92 PS (68 kW; 91 hp) @ 5750 rpm | 130 N·m (96 lb·ft) @ 4000 rpm |
UK Trim Levels
- Multipla SX - basic model available with petrol or diesel engines.
- Multipla ELX - added Air Conditioning, Twin Electric Sunroofs, alloy wheels and electric rear windows, as well as special wipe-clean, brightly-coloured seats.
These trim levels were later replaced with Active, Dynamic, and Dynamic Family when the Multipla was facelifted at the end of 2004.
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 many formats. It also affords a big 430 litres (15 cu ft) of luggage space which can increase to 1,900 litres (67 cu ft) of flat floor load space with the rear three seats removed from the vehicle.
Chinese version
As of December 2008 [2], the Changsha, China based manufacturer Zotye Auto has begun manufacturing the Zotye Mutiplan [3], also known as Zotye M-Series [4] or 众泰·江南 (Zotye Jiangnan) [5].
Notes
- ^ "1998 Fiat Multipla 100 16v SX". carfolio.com. http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=79497&Fiat. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ "China's first wide sedan Mutiplan rolls off line - MarketAvenue". Marketavenue.cn. 2008-12-15. http://www.marketavenue.cn/upload/news/NEWS_51583.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
- ^ "欢迎访问梦迪博朗官方网站". Zotyecs.com. http://www.zotyecs.com/mutiplan. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
- ^ "Zotye Holding Group". Zotyeglobal.com. http://www.zotyeglobal.com/products-m.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
- ^ "衆泰（zotye） 江南 - 北京モーターショー 2008 特集 【 carview 】". Carview.co.jp. http://www.carview.co.jp/cms/2008/take_car/zotye_jiangnan/default.asp?p=2. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
External links
- Fiat Multipla Official UK Site
- Fiat Multipla Owners Club - Fiat Multipla Owners website
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