Fiat Idea. 2003 to date (prod. over 500,000 Brazil only). 5-door MPV. F/F, 1248 cm³ diesel, 1368 cm³ petrol (4 cyl. DOHC), 1796 cm³ petrol, 1910 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC). Small MPV based on Fiat Punto (188) platform. Brazilian model launched 2005. Facelifts in 2006 for European model and 2010 for Brazilian one. Faux off-roader, Idea Adventure, released by Fiat do Brasil in 2006. Plentiful space, though some of the cubby holes for storage not that sizeable. A smooth ride, as expected in this sector. A tad basic at the lower end.

Manufacturing locations: Torino, Italy; Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Marque: Fiat