Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Multipla
Power
110HP
Torque
275Nm
Consumption
6.4l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
12.2s
Top Speed
173km/h
Weight
1445kg
Price
19,660€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
6 / 5 doors
430 L
65 L
81 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Multipla 1.9 JTD 110 · 110 CV (2001-2002)
General description
The Fiat Multipla is not just a car, it's a statement of intent. A vehicle that challenged all aesthetic conventions to deliver a simply brilliant family mobility solution. Hated by many, but fervently loved by those who understood its purpose, the Multipla is an unforgettable icon that prioritized space and togetherness above all else.
Driving experience
Driving the Multipla is a unique experience. The high driving position and immense glass surface immerse you in the landscape, offering visibility and a sense of spaciousness that few cars can match. Its 110 hp 1.9 JTD engine, with generous low-end torque, moves the car with surprising ease, making it a loyal and comfortable travel companion. It doesn't seek sportiness, but the pleasure of traveling without stress, feeling in control, and enjoying the company.
Design and aesthetics
The Multipla's design is its soul and its controversy. That two-tiered structure, with its characteristic 'step' housing the high beams, was a bold solution to create an unprecedented cabin. With six real seats in two rows of three, it broke the mold of compact minivans. Its shape, almost as wide as it is long, is not a whim, but the logical consequence of an obsessive search for interior space and functionality. It is a functional work of art that provokes an immediate emotional reaction.
Technology and features
The true technology of the Multipla lies in its conceptual intelligence. The common-rail JTD engine was advanced for its time, offering remarkable efficiency and response. But the most palpable innovation was inside: the instrument cluster grouped in the center of the dashboard was not a mere aesthetic detail, but a way to integrate the driver with the other passengers. It was technology at the service of people and togetherness, a philosophy that extended to every corner of its versatile cabin.
Competition
In its essence, the Multipla had hardly any direct rivals who dared to use its 3+3 configuration. It competed in the compact minivan segment against models like the Renault Scénic or the Citroën Xsara Picasso, very successful vehicles but with a much more conventional approach. While they offered safer and more accepted designs, none could replicate the feeling of a rolling living room and the extreme modularity of the Fiat. The Honda FR-V tried to follow in its wake years later, confirming how far ahead the Italian concept was.
Conclusion
The Fiat Multipla is a misunderstood genius, a triumph of function over form that time has put in its rightful place. It is a car that forces you to rethink what is truly important in a family vehicle. Its bravery and spatial intelligence make it a cult object, a modern classic that is enjoyed from the inside out. It's not a car for everyone, but for those who value its audacity, it is an unforgettable and profoundly human automotive experience.