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The Fiat Stilo is a C-segment compact car from the Italian manufacturer Fiat under the FCA Group (now Stellantis). It was marketed between 2001 and 2010 as a replacement for the Fiat Bravo/Brava. It was manufactured in both Italy and Brazil.

This car was introduced in three body styles: Hatchback (3 and 5 doors), Station Wagon (called Multi Wagon), and Van.

The Fiat Stilo is characterized by its wide range of engines. Gasoline options include 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.75-liter four-cylinder engines, as well as a 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine, the most powerful in the entire lineup. Regarding diesel options, the Stilo offered 1.9-liter engines in JTD and MultiJet versions. The vehicle could be equipped with a five or six-speed manual transmission, or a five-speed automated manual transmission known as Selespeed.

The design of the Fiat Stilo received mixed reviews, with some journalists and enthusiasts criticizing it for being too sober and similar to German designs. However, the Stilo stood out for its resistance to understeer and its high level of grip, thanks in part to its unusually wide tires. Despite these features, the Stilo failed to meet Fiat's sales expectations, and was replaced by the Fiat Bravo in most markets.

In terms of safety, the Stilo was a safe vehicle, and was one of the first cars in the world to use TRW's electric power steering technology.

The Fiat Stilo was sold for a single generation. Among its competitors were heavyweights such as the Citroen Xsara, the Seat Leon, the Renault Megane, the Peugeot 307, or the Ford Focus.