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ll too often, those who pio­ neer an idea never receive the financial rewards.


The usual pattern is for the orig­


inators to take the big risks and if the market looks to be coming round to their way of thinking, copycats will launch an improved version. It is good to know that once in a


while that trend gets bucked, and I take my hat off to Fiat, which ploughed its own furrow with the six-seater Multipla mini-MPV back in 2000. Since then, the car has been given a very comprehen­ sive restyle and it is the latter car that I concern myself with here. The History The key behind the Multipla


was Fiat’s top brass biting the bul­ let and allowing an entirely new platform to be built; one that would be used by no other Fiat model. It is hard to think of that happening today in this age of platform and cost-sharing, but that was then and the result was jaw- dropping. Love it or hate it, the original


Multipla could not be overlooked, it was just so bizarre in appear­ ance. Sales were never too hot in this country, despite the car pick­ ing up award after award, but it did a lot better in Europe. in 2004, the car was facelifted to


appear more conventional. While fans of the original would claim the car’s exciting looks had been emas-


USED MODEL GUIDE : by Andy Enright


culated, sales went up, helped by a revision of the original’s trim lev­ els. Buyers chose between Dynam­ ic, Dynamic Plus and Eleganza variants and a 1.6-litre petrol or a 1.9-litre Multijet diesel engine comprised the power plant choices.


What You Pay Prices for the 1.6-litre petrol ver­


sion of the facelifted Multipla start at £7,300 tor an ’04 plated example showing around 35,000 miles on the clock. That will get you a Dynamic model, although trading up to the Dynamic Plus is worth­ while, as used valuations are only about £50 pricier, worthwhile for


the provision of climate control, side airbags, an alarm and front tog lights. The top model is the Eleganza,


which starts at £7,750, again on the ’04 plate. Opt, as most did, for the excellent 1.9-litre diesel engine and you will need from £8,200 for the Dynamic, £8,300 for the Dynamic Plus and £8,600 for an Eleganza. Insurance is reasonably priced, the 1.6-litre cars kicking off at Group 8 while the 1.9 Eleganza wears a Group 10 rating.


What To Look For When inspecting a used Multi­


pla, look for parking damage, including kerbed wheels, as some will find the Multipla’s width slightly disconcerting in town. As with any other MPV, inspect the


load bay and the fixtures and fit- tings.inside, including seat trims and carpeting. Any vehicle that routinely transports children around has to be tough. Initial impressions indicate the Multipla is well up to the task.


Overall Although it is no longer as much


of a character as its predecessor, a good swathe of the population will thank Fiat for that. Perhaps the old version was a trifle too wacky tor some, more conservative cus­ tomers viewing it as being akin to getting trapped in a lift with Joe Pasquale. The latest car benefits from a


long development cycle where many teething troubles have been well and truly ironed out.


new model range with the introduction of the MINI One and MINI Coop­ er D models in March. The entry-level One features a perky 95 h.p., 1.4-litre petrol engine, while the Cooper D boasts perform­ ance and fuel efficiency from a 1.6-litre 110 h.p. turbo-diesel power plant.


What’s new... ®


the Spring, which will include the much awaited three-door version. It will include technologies such as Brake Energy Regener­ ation, Automatic Start- Stop function and Electric Power Steering, along with lower rolling resist­ ant tyres and a gearshift change indicator.


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estate car range, the V70, is abaut to have a Special Edition enter its ranks. The V70 Special Edition Sport model will be part of a simpler V70 range.


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rooms and offers cus­ tomers extended luggage space over the standard Altea model.


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51 ALFA ROME0156 T.SPARX 1.6 PAS ev/, zw, el, ac, alloys, red Icallier, silver.. .................................................... £3,495


PVAUXHALL C0RSA1.4 SPORTS. Sdr, EAV. E/M, alloys, Met Green£1,495


53 RENAULT CLIO AUTHENTiOUE 1.5 DCI65 PAS dev/silver ........£4,495


TVW GOLF 1.8 on TURBO usual higti spec i r alloy s J /w ........................... 14,995


X FORD KA 2 COLLECTION PAS, E\V. alloys, 37k. dk met blue............. £2695


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£ 1


02 FIAT DOBLO JTD ELX PAS cw. cl, alloys, roof rails, met gre y___ £4,495


RAUDIA41.9TDI SEAVANT EST usual higti spec, met green . . .£3,995


W VAUXHALL ASTRA TO DIESEL Silver............ ..Was £3695 Now £2995


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V VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 LS 5dr,PAS. Cl, ew, Sliver............................£2,995


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51 FORD KA, PAS colour coded bumpers, low Ins & tax, Met Green


T SAAB 93 S TURBO, PAS. EW. RCL, quality spec. Silver....................£3,495


51VAUXKALL CORSA SXI16v.3dr, PAS. CL. EW. Black...................£3,495


51 RENAULT C L I0 1.2 DYNAMIQUE, 3dr, PAS, EW, C L Me! Blue...... P .9 9 5


Y RENAULT SCENIC1.416V PAS ew, cl silver ..................................P.49S


Y CITROEN PICASSO 16 U 8v, PAS, family car, Met Silver................p ,495


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05 55 RANGE ROVER TD6 VOGUE SE Bonatti Grey. Two Tone Leather, Sand/Black Dvd, 20.321 miles..............................£48995 04 04 RANGE ROVER TD6 VOGUE Giverny Green, Sand Leather, TV, Satellite Navigation, Climate, 26,889 miles........................................£33995


03 03 RANGE ROVER TD6 VOGUE Zambezi Silver, Charcoal Leather, TV, Satellite Navigation, 1 Owner, 38.000 miles..................................£31995


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• Air Suspension, Satellite Navigation, TV, 26,995 miles......................£33995 RANGE ROVER SPORT


06 56 RANGE ROVER SPORT 3.6.TDVB HSE Zambezi Silver. 20” Alloy Wheels, Privacy Super Charger Grille. 2,400 miles............. £53995


06 56 RANGE ROVER SPORT 2.7 TDV6 HSE Java Black, Satellite Navigation, Alloy Wheels. 1 Owner, 5,900 miles..£44995 06 56 RANGE ROVER SPORT 2.7 TDV6 HSE Java Black, Satellite Navigation, Alloy Wheels, 1 Owner, 1,050 miles.................... £47995 06 56 RANGE ROVER SPORT 2.7 TDV6 HSE Java Black. Ivory Leather, Satellite Navigation. 1 Owner, 3,401 miles..................£44995 06 56 RANGE ROVER SPORT2.7TDV6 HSE Java Black, Ebony Leather, Privacy Glass, Satellite Navigation, Alloy Wheels. 1 Owner, 700 miles.£48495 06 56 RANGE ROVER SPORT 2.7TOV6 HSE Zambezi Silver. Ebony Leather, Satellite Navigation, 1 Owner, 100 miles....................£47995


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05 55 DISCOVERY TDV6 HSE AUTO Java Black, Alpaca Leather. Satellite Navigation, CD. 1 Owner, 11,658 miles,..


.£35995


05 05 DISCOVERY TDV6 HSE AUTO Java Black, Leather. Heated Seats, CD, Side Steps, 22,000 miles.................................... £34995


05 05 DISCOVERY 2.7 TDV6 SE Java Black. Alpaca, Satellite Navigation, Alloy Wheels., 1 Owner, 22,000 miles................£29995


05 55 DISCOVERY 2.7 TDV6 SE Zambezi Silver. Alpaca. Satellite Navigation, Colour Coded. 1 Ov/ner, 38,000 miles...............£28995


05 54 DISCOVERY 2.7 TDV6 SE Auto Java Black. Air Conditioning, Leather, Satellite Navigation, 1 Owner, 57,000 miles.........................£24995


06 06 DISCOVERY TDV6 7 AUTO Zermatt Silver. Alpaca Cloth, Ultrasonic Alarm System, 1 Owner, 4.875 miles...........£28995


06 06 DISCOVERY TDV6 S Zambezi Silver. Ebony Cloth. Seven Seats, All Terrain Response, 1 Owner. 2,450 miles..................£27995


05 55 DISCOVERY TDV6 S AUTO Java Black. Ebony Leather. Privacy Glass, All Terrain Response, Side Steps, 13,450 miles.......... £27995


04 54 DISCOVERY TO V6 S 7. Zambezi Silver. Ebony Cloth, Alloy Wheels. Side Tubes, All Terrain Response, 21,100 miles.............£23995


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04 04 DISCOVERY TDS ES PREMIUM Monte Carlo Blue, Satellite Navigation, CD, Air Conditioning, 32,000 miles....................£19495


03 53 DISCOVERY TD5 ES Java Black, Alpaoa Leather, CO Player, Heated Seats, 42,000 miles...............................................


.... £16995


•';RiminFiBIackGI6th)Side;Steps.^Rrlvacy;C/6u8rds“i-iwnecp^^^ • 06 56 FREELANCER TdfApVErrrURER STAT;pN WAGON Java BlaciC;:V "-Black'Cbth,IGD;'^lr-Cohbitidnihg;^Front FpVlanips.'l'.Ownerfi^^ 08 56 FREELANDERTd4 ADVENTURER STATION WAGON . Zermatfc Silver, CD,''Air-Conditioning, Front Fog Lamps 1 - £17995-' , 06 56 FREELANDER Td4 ADVENTURER STATION WAGON.


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'Zermatt Silver, CO,'Air'„Contlitldritng, Frdn't.Fdg Lamps.Ct;^::.\:Tjti£17995I ' 06 56 FREELANDERTd4 ADVENTURER CTATION WAGON nv-y:-;. : HV/


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03 55 RANGE ROVER SPORT 2 7 HSE Java Black, Ebony Leather, Satellite Navigation, 1 Owner_____ _______ 06 56 DISCOVERYTdVB METHOPDUS Zermott Sliver,


, Black Leather; DVD, Saffillite'Nayigatron,'poldur Coded ’ ' ‘ ' j . '' ' - - DISCOVERY S E R IE S II


03 53 DISCOVERY T05 GS AUTO Epsom Green, Seven Seats, Climate Control, 44,000 miles.........


03 53 DISCOVERY TDS S 7 Seats, Java Black, Seven Seats, Climate Control, 37,000 miles.............


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04 53 FREELANCER 18 SE STATION WAGON Gold, Heated Seats, CD, Alcantara Trim, 1 Owner, 22,000 miles................. £11995


04 04 FR EEUN DER1 8 ADVENTURER STATION WAGON Oslo Blue, Air Conditioning. CD, Alloy Wheels, 36,500 miles................£10995


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04 54 FREELANDER 1 8 XEI HARD BACK Java Black. Air Conditioning, CD, Alloy Wheels. 1 Owner, 21,000 miles..................£10495


04 04 FREELANDER 18 S HARD BACK Zambezi Silver. Air Conditioning. CD, Alloy Wheels, 31,000 miles.................................£10995


02 02 FREELANDER 18 GS HARD BACK Oslo Blue, Air Conditioning, CD, Alloy Wheels, 26.700 miles..................................................;............£7995


i Zerrna'tfc Silver, Eb'oljV-CIbtH,'! OWhenfcui =b6'5B;oIk6vERY;Tdif67.SeaEs;^a^^


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: Ebony .Leather;Sate|ite,NevigBtI6n,'Suhrodf,d‘QwneV;;.-i?l?/4.£23995'' 06 56 FHEELANDER Td4 HSE STATION WAGON ZermattSilver,


' 'Alpaca Leather, Satellite Navigation; Sunroof, 1 Owner;iL',l:;;;:,£2’299S“ 065BFREEUNDERfd4FREESTYLESTATlbN wagon; '


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06 56 FREELANDER TD4 SPORT HARD TOP Cairns Blue. Alcantara Black, CD, Climate Control, 1 Owner, 50 miles................... £19695 05 05 FREELANDER TD4 SPORT HARD TOP Zambezi Silver. Climate Control, CD, Alloy Wheels, 1 Owner, 19,000 miles...................£13995 06 56 FREELANDER TD4 HSE HARD BACK Java Black, Black Leather, CD. Alloy Wheels, 1 Owner, 55 miles............................£19995 06 06 FREELANDER TD4 SPORT STATION WAGON Java Black, Alpaca Leather, Electric Windows, 1 Owner, 5100 miles.....................£18995 06 06 FREEUNDER TD4 SPORT HARD BACK Java Black. Black Alcantara, CD. Air Conditioning, 1 Owner, 4650 miles...


06 06 FREEUNDER FREESTYLE TD4 STATION WAGON Zermatt Silver. Black Alcantara, CD, Air Conditioning, 1 Owner, 2800 miles................£17995


04 04 FREEUNDER TD4 HSE STATION WAGON Zambezi Silver, Satellite Navigation, CD, Air Conditioning, 1 Owner, 15,400 miles...... £15495


04 04 FREEUNDER TD4 HSE STATION WAGON Epsom Green. Satellite Navigation. CD. Air Conditioning, 1 Owner, 37,200 miles...... £13995


05 54 FREEUNDER FREESTYLE TD4 STATION WAGON Bonatti Grey. Two Free Services Alcantara Heated Seats, 1 Owner, 22,500 miles...£14795


06 06 FREEUNDER TD4 ADVENTURER HARD BACK Zambezi Silver. Ebony Cloth, Air Conditioning, 1 Owner, 5,500 miles...........................£15995


06 06 FREELANDER ADVENTURER TD4 HARD BACK Zermatt Silver. Ebony Cloth, CD. Air Conditioning, 1 Owner, 3879 miles..................... £15495


04 04 FREEUNDER TD4 SE STATION WAGON Oslo Blue. Heated Seats, CD, Alcantara Trim, 24,145 miles................................ £13995


03 03 FREEUNDER TD4 GS STATION WAGON Bonatti Grey. Air Conditioning, CD, Alloy Wheels, 34,500 miles..................................£9995


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06 56 DEFENDER 90 COUNTY HARD TOP Black. Black. CD Player. Remote Central Locking, 1 Owner, (-f-VAT)........................................


04 54 DEFENDER 90 COUNTY Green, County Hard Top, 13,000 miles (-t-VAT}...................................


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WORTH UP TO £1,000 ................. £14995


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