‘Ugliest car in the world’ goes on sale in Russia, and costs R$ 116,000

A constant and almost unbeatable presence on the lists of “ugliest cars in the world”, a Fiat Multipla manufactured in 1999 has just appeared on the used market in Russia for a price that draws as much attention as its controversial design. The unusual Italian minivan is being offered in Moscow for 1.75 million rubles, an amount that is equivalent to approximately R$ 116 thousand in direct conversion.

The advertised example sports a striking cherry-red body, which contrasts with the interior finish in blue. Despite its 27 years, the odometer registers a reasonable 130 thousand kilometers driven. To reassure potential buyers about the exclusivity of the vehicle in the country, the current owner points out that maintenance is simple, with accessible parts and mechanics widely compatible with the brand’s most popular models.

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On the mechanical side, the Multipla is equipped with a traditional 1.6-liter aspirated gasoline engine, capable of delivering 103 horsepower, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. The set takes the car from 0 to 100 km/h in a quiet 13.5 seconds, reaching a top speed of 168 km/h. According to factory data, declared urban consumption is around 8.7 km/l.

Although the “step” aesthetic between the hood and the windshield has caused strangeness since its global launch in 1998, the model is considered a triumph of space-making engineering. With only four meters in length – similar in size to a current compact hatch – the tall body houses an intelligent configuration of six independent seats (three in the front and three in the back), while still maintaining a trunk of good volume.

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Produced until 2010, the peculiar vehicle prioritized maximum functionality, which earned it a legion of defenders. In 2022, Fiat even evaluated the reuse of the Multipla name for a possible new electric crossover , but, so far, the project has not advanced on the automaker’s drawing boards.