New York had the Checker cab as its de facto taxi; parts of Italy considered the Fiat Multipla as their 'standard' cab, at least until the 1970s. It was capable of seating six people within its tiny dimensions. Based on the Fiat 600, the Multipla differed in that the front seats were moved forward of the front axle, which opened up the space behind them for cargo or passengers. The car came with a rear-mounted, 633cc water-cooled engine.