Fiat Multipla (00-10) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 11 December 2008
The original Multipla's odd appearance meant that most people were put off - which is a shame as the Italian people carrier comes with a hugely practical and spacious interior, complete with three full-sized rear seats. A redesign smartened up the looks in mid-2004, but the Multipla remains an oddball choice among family cars, where vehicles like the Ford C-MAX, Renault Scenic and Vauxhall Zafira sell in huge numbers. There are strong points though - the 1.9-litre diesel engine is very good and the Multipla is capable of carrying six people plus luggage - a feat seven-seat alternatives often struggle to achieve.
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Buying used

The petrol engine is best avoided unless you only intend to potter around in one - the diesel is far better to drive and more economical too. The original trim line-up was SX and ELX, replaced in 2004 by Dynamic and Eleganza. This was when the model was also facelifted with a more conventional front end.

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Selling

Compared to alternatives like the Vauxhall Zafira, there are few around and their immense practicality makes Multiplas easy to sell. The diesel models are the most sought after.