In 2003, just a year after "American Idol" hit airwaves, Simon Cowell appeared on the talk show "Top Gear" and revealed the worst car to show up with on a date.

The original Fiat 600 Multipla was based on the rear-engined ... It looked odd, sure, but odd for the very specific purpose of maximizing interior volume in as small a footprint as possible.

The design also allows for windows and doors to be opened during rain without water dropping from the roof onto the seats and the almost vertical windows ensure that the Fiat Multipla maintains a low ...

The classic version of the Fiat 600 Multipla is not exactly the type of ... The car has also received extensive bodywork. The interior floor is fitted with the factory rubber mats.

The Fiat Multipla is considered by many as one of the ugliest cars in the world but it has also been loved for ingenious features like the six-seater cabin layout and the incredibly airy interior ...

Some say the Fiat Multipla is one of the ugliest cars ever ... These, combined with the spacious interior, were its strongest selling points. In fact, journalists praised its practicality and ...

Multipla’s interior also differed significantly from Fiat’s products at the time. Image: Fiat In announcing the Multipla as the second significant vehicle Fiat will debut in 2024 after the ...

The steering column was universally jointed (to save on interior space ... a dashboard lever à la the 2CV – but the original Fiat Multipla appears a good deal faster than its 59mph top speed ...

The only thing Fiat has changed on the Multipla ... flexible vehicle which is truly multiple - or Multipla - purpose! The spacious, funky-looking interior is refreshing and 1.9-litre JTD engine ...