Fiat Multiplay turns an SUV into a pickup. The spirit of the Multipla returns in the 3-in-1 concept.
Fiat unveiled the concept Multiplay at the Paris Motor Show, a vehicle that combines features of a family MPV, SUV, and pickup. The car is 4.45 meters long, has three rows of seats, and a sliding roof section, but the manufacturer has not announced a production version.
The Italians describe this design as “3 in 1.” Multiplay is meant to offer the interior space typical of minivans, the elevated body of an SUV, and the ability to carry larger loads like a pickup. Stylistically, it builds on ideas from Fiat’s 2024 Concept Pick-Up, with a shorter front end, a different cabin layout, and pixelated lights inspired by the Grande Panda.
Seven seats or a four-seater pickup
The most interesting feature is the architecture Fiat calls “Metamorphosis.” The rear part of the roof slides forward along with the third row of seats, transforming the family car into a four-seater pickup with a dual cabin and an open cargo area.
In this configuration, the Multiplay features a split rear door, a foldable trunk cover, and a modular floor with mounting points for luggage. The roof spoiler can be rotated to reveal a handle that allows transporting two bicycles. The concept is impressive, though the mechanism linking the movable roof to the seats may be much more difficult to implement than the visuals suggest.
With the body closed, the Fiat offers a layout referred to as 6+1. The six seats are a reference to the 1955 Fiat 600 Multipla, which, despite being only 3.5 meters long, could accommodate six passengers in three rows. The 1998 Multipla, on the other hand, had six seats in two rows and measured 3994 mm in length.
The additional “+1” is the so-called Petsenger Seat. Located in the second row, this green seat lacks a backrest and is designed for pets. The cabin also features a steering wheel, a very wide screen, and a front passenger seat that folds into a reclining position with a cylindrical cushion on the dashboard.
Fiat does not confirm a production version
The manufacturer has not revealed the platform, powertrain type, battery capacity, or engine specifications. The short front end of the body suggests an electric design, but Fiat has not confirmed that the Multiplay is an EV.
The company presents the car as a “laboratory for solutions for tomorrow’s mobility,” rather than an announcement of a specific model. It is therefore unknown whether the foldable roof will make it past the concept stage. A more realistic option seems to be a classic pickup with a self-supporting body and a design inspired by the Panda, potentially using Smart Car architecture for gasoline, mild hybrid, and electric versions. For now, however, the Multiplay remains a demonstration of what the Multipla could look like if it had a cargo bed.
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