Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Stilo
Power
103HP
Torque
145Nm
Consumption
7.5l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
10.5s
Top Speed
185km/h
Weight
1270kg
Price
14,210€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
305 L
58 L
76 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Stilo 3p 1.6 Dynamic · 103 CV (2003-2005)
General description
The Fiat Stilo burst onto the market as a bold statement of intent from the Italian brand. With the 3-door version, Fiat sought not only to compete but to captivate, offering a compact that fused the passion of Italian design with an almost Germanic solidity and ambition. It was a car that marked a before and after, a brave attempt to conquer the heart of Europe's most competitive segment.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 1.6-liter, 103-horsepower engine feels willing and honest. It's not a sports car, but its thrust is enough to move the car with joy, and its sound is pleasant. The drive conveys a sense of poise and safety unheard of in Fiats of its time, with a suspension that balances comfort and stability. The electric power steering, with its 'City' mode, is a caress in the city, although at high speed it can feel somewhat artificial. It's a car that invites you to travel calmly, enjoying a ride quality that makes you feel like you're in a vehicle from a higher segment.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the 3-door Stilo is pure emotion. Its rear, with those high-mounted taillights and its muscular silhouette, is unmistakable and has aged wonderfully. It broke with everything that came before, showing an overwhelming personality that clearly differentiated it from its 5-door sibling and the competition. Inside, the qualitative leap was enormous, with a dashboard of sober lines and good-looking materials that created an atmosphere of a serious, well-made car, although some hard plastics betrayed its mainstream origins.
Technology and features
For its time, the Stilo was a technological pioneer in its category. It introduced features that were not common in compacts, such as cruise control, an advanced trip computer, or the innovative Dualdrive electric power steering. Optionally, it could be equipped with gems like the 'Sky Window' panoramic glass roof that transformed the cabin. Fiat bet heavily on democratizing technology, and the Stilo was its best ambassador.
Competition
The Stilo faced legendary competition. It had to measure up against giants like the Volkswagen Golf, the Ford Focus, the Opel Astra, and the Renault Mégane. Against them, the Italian played the cards of passionate design, a generous interior space, and a very attractive equipment-to-price ratio. It didn't seek to be like them, but to offer an alternative with a soul, a car chosen with both the head and the heart.
Conclusion
The Fiat Stilo 3p 1.6 is a car with a special soul. It represents the courage of a brand that dared to dream big and stand up to the best with its own weapons: design, comfort, and character. Although its initial reliability raised doubts, the Stilo is a car that leaves a mark, a noble travel companion with a personality that many current models would envy. Driving it today is to rediscover an era when cars still dared to be different and exciting.