Fiat Unveils Multiplay Concept at Paris Show
The Multiplay concept can shift between SUV, pickup, and MPV configurations through a sliding rear section and modular seating.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Car Types
Fiat unveiled the Multiplay concept car at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, alongside the three-metre electric Multiplina concept. The Multiplay is designed to transform from an SUV into a pickup, combining MPV passenger space with an open cargo area.
Why it matters
The concept explores how a single vehicle can adapt to different passenger and cargo needs without separate body styles. It reflects Fiat's approach to versatile small-vehicle design, drawing on its own Multipla heritage.
The Multiplay measures 4.45 metres long and accommodates six passengers plus one modular seat in its family configuration. Its rear spoiler rotates into a bicycle rack that carries two bikes.
The players
Fiat
Italian automaker founded in 1899 in Turin, known for compact and utility vehicles.
The details
A sliding rear section switches the Multiplay between an enclosed passenger compartment and an open load bed. Its Petsenger seat can carry a pet, mount a child car seat, or serve as a small table, and the front passenger seat can turn rearward to form a reclining Sunseat beneath a panoramic roof.
Timeline
2026: Multiplay unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.
Roadmap
The Multiplay revisits the 1956 Fiat 600 Multipla, whose boxy, space-efficient body pioneered the multi-purpose MPV layout. It carries that lineage forward by blending MPV passenger space with SUV stance and a pickup-style open cargo area.
A single vehicle that switches between passenger, cargo, and bicycle-carrying roles could reduce the need for owners to buy separate vehicles for different tasks. The modular seating and pet-friendly Petsenger seat address everyday family logistics.
The takeaway
Flexible interiors and convertible body layouts are increasingly used to address varied household needs in one vehicle. Readers comparing body styles can weigh how much daily versatility matters against dedicated-purpose designs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Dezeen.
