Fiat Multipla 2004–2008 car dimensions: 4089 mm long, 1871 mm wide and 1695 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,300 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The Active cabin seats six in two rows of three identical full-size seats that recline, fold or lift out. Manual climate control is standard on Active in some European markets and optional in others. higher trims add automatic climate. Cruise control is not fitted. Rear parking sensors are optional on Active and standard on upper grades. No touchscreen, camera or modern driver aids appear in the equipment lists. Power steering, electric front windows, remote central locking and a height-adjustable driver's seat are standard.
Boot holds 430 litres with all six seats in place. Folding the rear seats raises it to 1300 litres. removing them creates a flat 1900-litre load floor with a low sill.
Braked towing capacity is listed at up to 1200 kg depending on engine and market, with unbraked around 560 kg. Payload sits near 595 kg on the 1.6 Active. The flat floor and removable seats suit light work or family loads, but no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is noted in the published specs.
The cabin seats six adults on identical individual orthopaedic seats in two rows of three. All seats recline and have adjustable head restraints. Rear seats fold or remove fully for a flat load floor. Driver gets electric height adjustment. Height-adjustable steering wheel is fitted. Manual climate control is standard on Active in key markets. Optional double electric sunroof opens the high glass-heavy roof. Storage includes tables with cupholders on seat backs, under-seat drawers and many cubbies. The space feels light and open with near-vertical glass sides.
Petrol 1.6 combined 8.6 l/100 km. diesel 1.9 JTD 6.4 l/100 km.
Service interval 20,000 km.
Euro NCAP adult occupant 3 stars.
Standard ABS with EBD, front airbags, front side airbags, curtain airbags, pretensioners on three front belts, ISOFIX, FPS.
Fuel use sits at 8.6 l/100 km combined for the 1.6 petrol and 6.4 l/100 km for the 1.9 JTD diesel. Tank holds 63 litres.
Scheduled servicing comes every 20,000 km. Oil and filter changes follow the same cycle or the dashboard warning. Timing belt replacement falls due later at higher mileage.
Safety kit starts with ABS plus EBD on every Active. Front airbags, front side airbags and curtain airbags protect occupants. Three front belts have pretensioners and load limiters. All six seats carry full head restraints and three-point belts. ISOFIX mounts and the Fire Prevention System are standard. Euro NCAP scored the model three stars for adult protection.
Keep the car by sticking to the 20,000 km service steps and watching for common wear on suspension bushes. The aluminium-framed seats stay light and easy to remove when needed. Body warranty runs 12 years.
Length 4089 mm, Width 1871 mm, Height 1695 mm, Wheelbase 2666 mm (Multipla 2004–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, Fiat Owner Handbook print 603.81.217, Fiat brochure 04.2.3806.02, Launch brochure 04.2.1111.02.