Italy's Fiat has attracted attention by unveiling an electric version of an MPV model that was discontinued in 2010. The designers updated the iconic design elements, integrated the battery-electric powertrain, and digitally recreated the model for the 21st century.
The Fiat MultiPLA is an MPV produced in two generations from 1998 to 2010. Because it can accommodate 6 people, this car pays more attention to function than style, but since its launch, this car has been infamy. It was on the list of the top 10 "ugly cars" selected by netizens.
That's because on a petrol car of the day, it had eight different light clusters at the front, huge side windows and a UFO-inspired front windshield. The strangest thing is the high beams located above the hood, and the designers of Fiat have never really told us why they were designed so high!
In order to dispel the accusations of the first generation of the model that year, Fiat launched the second generation of the multi-purpose model, but it was quietly discontinued in 2010. But this year, Fiat has shown a new look in line with the electric car era.
In fact, the design of the new car still largely restores the design of the fuel vehicle at that time. The whole car still looks like a double-layer design, with a huge front windshield and huge side proportions, with a very good driving vision.
The sign lights mounted on the bottom of the front glass were replaced with slimmer Y-shaped LEDs. The main headlights remain rounded, but bulge from the grooves and are more prominent. With newly designed larger wheels and a lower, wider body stance, the new car achieves some sporty and robust looks.
The bottom of the side window is designed with very thin door handles, so it is not hidden, but it looks hidden. In addition, the car's more straight design, with its smooth and harmonious side and rear glasses, also contributes to aerodynamics.
Although the interior has not been revealed, it is expected to maintain the two-row, six-seat layout that was characteristic of the previous Fiat Multipla. The layout maximizes the use of interior space and is highly practical.
The Fiat MultiPLA is an electric compact MPV with a battery pack and an electric motor in line with the EV era. In addition to the environmental benefits, the electric approach can also provide better performance data for minivans. It is still in the project development stage, and the details of the powertrain have not yet been disclosed.
The project is expected to spark a retro trend among automakers, reviving iconic models from the 90s with electrification. After the end of this project, it is still unknown how many well-known cars of the past will be resurrected.