Fiat Multipla-1998

Fiat reintroduced the Multipla in 1998 to capture the growing minivan market.  Initial sales were slow as the controversial styling scared buyers away.  In 2004 the outside of the Multipla was redesigned to give it a more traditional shape.  Sales skyrocketed as people realized this vehicle’s versatility and functionality.  With each seat being separate, the passenger/storage spaces can be changed to suit individual owners.  The Multipla also strove to make the controls close to the driver so it’s as if one were driving a car and not a van.  The engine is mounted low in the front of the vehicle to keep the handling almost as nimble as a car.  The Multipla remains in production to this day.

 

Specifications:

 

Manufacturer:  Fiat Auto S.p.A. Turin

Country of Origin:  Italy

Drivetrain Configuration:  Front engine, front wheel drive

Engine:  1600cc, 4 cylinder, water cooled, 110 hp

Transmission:  5 speed manual

Top Speed:  110 mph

Years of Production:  1998-present

Number Produced:  Still in production

Original Cost:  Unknown