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Fiat Unveils Multiplina Concept and Sends Topolinos Toward U.S.

The moves signal a push to make short-distance city travel cheaper and easier to access through compact electric vehicles.

Overview

  • Fiat revealed the Multiplina concept as part of a Rome event showcasing an expanded micromobility lineup that also included new Topolino variants and the Tris three-wheeler.
  • The Multiplina is a retro‑modern, four-seat compact electric concept that Fiat says follows the 1956 Fiat 600 Multipla philosophy of maximizing interior space in a small footprint.
  • Fiat positions the Multiplina as a lightweight quadricycle that sits between the two-seat Topolino and a conventional car, though full technical specs and formal production approval remain unconfirmed.
  • Fiat CEO Olivier François has said the Topolino will be brought to the United States and Fiat USA posted images showing Topolinos arriving in the U.S.; the Topolino is reported to use a roughly 6 kW motor with a small battery and is already on sale in the UK from £8,995.
  • Industry reports place a tentative production target for a Multiplina model around 2028 and note that classifying it as a heavy quadricycle in Europe could lower licensing and operating costs and help Fiat serve shared mobility and last‑mile commercial use cases.