Fiat Multipla (2004 – 2010) Review
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Fiat Multipla (2004 – 2010) At A Glance
Better quality than original. Rides well. Strong MultiJet diesel engines.
Starting to feel very long in the tooth. Bland looks compared to the funky original.
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Fiat Multipla (2004 – 2010) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4090 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm |
| Height | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2666 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1300–1370 kg |
| Boot Space | 430–1900 L |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Servicing | 12000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £15,300–£19,475 |
| Insurance Groups | 17–19 |
| Road Tax Bands | G–K |
| Official MPG | 32.8–45.6 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
On sale until October 2011
| People Carrier | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.9 MultiJet 120 Dynamic Plus 5dr | £18,465 | 45.6 mpg | 12.2 s |
| 1.9 MultiJet 120 Eleganza 5dr | £19,475 | 45.6 mpg | 12.2 s |
On sale until March 2010
| People Carrier | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.9 MultiJet 120 Dynamic Family | £16,535 | 45.6 mpg | 12.2 s |
On sale until February 2010
| People Carrier | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.6 16v Dynamic Family | £15,300 | 32.8 mpg | 12.6 s |
Model History
August 2004
Facelifted Multipla MPV on sale in UK
Previous SX and ELX trim levels replaced with Dynamic, Dynamic Plus, and Eleganza creating a total of six versions in the new range with both diesel and petrol engine options. Still has six proper seats; an optional 18-litre fridge/hot cupboard; flat floor for ease of loading; up to 1900 litres of interior space; fully removable rear seats with folding backrests; front and rear central seats that fold down to form tables; numerous storage compartments and a minimum of five cup holders.
Dynamic:
- NEW body coloured bumpers (vs. black on SX)
- NEW stereo radio/CD player (vs. stereo radio cassette player on SX)
- Electric, heated, folding door mirrors
- Electric front windows
- Electric, height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Engine immobiliser
- Power assisted steering
- Driver and double-passenger front airbag
- Remote central locking
- ABS anti-lock braking with EBD
- Unique 3 + 3 seating
- Removable rear seats with folding backrests
- Six headrests
Dynamic Plus comes with all features of the Dynamic, plus:
- Climate control
- Front foglights
- Side airbags
- Alarm
Eleganza provides over and above the Dynamic Plus specification:
- NEW reverse parking sensors
- NEW steering wheel mounted audio controls
- NEW leather steering wheel and gear lever surround
- NEW window airbags
- Alloy wheels
- Rear electric windows
New colours:
- Batik Orange
- Crystal Green
- Lagoon Blue
What to watch out for
Timing belts, tensioners and pulleys need replacing every 36k - 40k miles. Also need new waterpumps because pumps are driven by timing belts and if they fail the belt gets flung off.
10-02-2011:Problems with 2008 Eleganza JTD. EGR valve, mass Air flow sensor, thermostat x 2, ECU, CD Radio x7 (I think, as I started to lose count and interest!), Air conditioning x 2, handbrake cables – perished rubbers allowing cable to freeze in winter due to ingress of water. With the exception of the one thermostat and handbrake cables replaced just before Christmas 2010 all the rest have been in about the first 24 months of the cars life and in most instances each necessitated return journeys as parts were not available to effect the repair on the day in question. The vehicle now has 27,500 miles on the clock.
14-03-2011:Late model diesels with DPFs seem to be particularly vulnerable to EGRs andf DPFs blocking if repeatedly used for short runs from cold starts. Dealer quoted £2,300 to fix.
25-04-2013:More problems with DPFs and EGRs on the sanitised Multipla facelift: Blocked DPF, then trying to keep the system sweet by regular 50 mile spins up the M1. Then stung with a £600 bill for a blocked EGR Valve (including £75 for the diagnostic test).
