"Fiat Stilo": design, interior and technical characteristics of the car

The car of a golf class "Fiat Stilo" appeared 15 years ago. It became a replacement for its predecessor, who was known as Fiat Bravo. The novelty became immediately known, as it was based on the manufacturers of the "flexible" front-drive platform CDH. The same as the car Alfa-Romeo 147. And in general this model has many other interesting features.

Briefly about the car

"Fiat Stilo" was produced in two versions - with 3 and 5 doors. Manufacturers, developing the concept of the car, knew that serious competition awaited them. After all, the golf class is a very saturated segment. Models related to it, there are almost every automaker. But the Italian company "Fiat" at all times was famous for its supercompact models. So the competition did not scare the manufacturers.

The machine fully justifies its name. It happened, it is not difficult to guess, from the Italian word "style". The front part looks very original. Attention is attracted to sharp-angled headlights and powerful air intakes, giving the appearance of some sportiness and aggression. Still not bad looking massive sidewalls. And finish the image of the punching, visible on the hood.

Dimensions of the model are modest. The 3-door version is 4180 mm long. The model with 5 doors - 4250 mm.

Interior

"Fiat Stilo" boasts a very ergonomic and practical interior. So, the rear seat can be folded in parts. And each of them can be moved back and forth. You can also change the angle of the backrest. And the front passenger seat is easily folded for the transportation of large-sized long cargoes.

The driver's seat was designed by the developers in all details. It is equipped with various electrical adjustments, thanks to which you can quickly adjust the landing. There is even the possibility to adjust the lumbar support. It is impossible not to note the perfectly matched section of the rudder and its diameter. On his spokes, moreover, conveniently located buttons, with which you can control the audio system.

The dashboard also looks laconic. The speedometer catches your eye first. The tachometer looks more modest. And next door was the screen of the on-board computer. Here is the radio - right under the ventilating deflectors.

In the car, the Fiat Stilo will be comfortable for everyone - both the driver and passengers. Behind there is enough room for everyone, even in a 3-door version.

Updates of 2004

Since the mid-2000s, Fiat Stilo began to be released in an updated version. In addition, a station wagon was added to the lineup. Appearance, of course, the cars did not change too much. Changes mainly touched the back. Fog optics built into the rear lights, for example. And the rear door was completely redone. Side moldings with bumpers began to paint under the body color.

By the way, a couple of words must be said about the suspension. She at Fiat Stilo has turned out very successful. Moderately comfortable and at the same time sporty. Thanks to it, the car easily passes any irregularities and joints. Even deep potholes are overcome imperceptibly.

Variants of power units

Many people are interested in the logical question - what kind of car does this car have? "Fiat Stylo" in Russia is available with a 1.6-liter 103-strong unit, known as the R4 16V. And in two trim levels. In Europe, you can find the same model in six different versions. There is a very popular model with a 95-horsepower unit, with which the car accelerates to 180 km / h. And that the arrow of the speedometer reached "hundreds", it takes 12 seconds. The main advantage of this model is the expense. A total of 6.5 liters of fuel is spent a hundred kilometers in mixed mode. The five-seater version requires a bit more gasoline - 6.7 liters. The station wagon consumes the most - 6.8 liters.

There are also other gasoline engines. The most powerful turbodiesel version produces 140 horsepower - it's Multijet R4 16V. The best petrol engine is the 170-horsepower R5 20V, whose volume is 2.4 liters. Still under the hood of "Fiat Stilo" set aggregates at 133, 100 and 115 liters. from.

The fastest option is a car with a turbo-diesel 140-horsepower engine. The maximum speed is 203 kilometers per hour. And, of course, expense. For 100 kilometers of a mixed cycle, only 5.4 liters of diesel is required.

Other technical nuances

The car "Fiat Stilo" is good because it offers a wide range of equipment. Climatic control, power steering, electric mirrors and glass, heated seats and nozzles of the washer, parktronic, cruise, airbags in the number of 8 pieces - and this is only a small list of everything that can be bundled.

Another interesting thing is that there are versions with both a 5-speed and a 6-speed "mechanics". And there are models with a 4-band "automatic".

If a person wants a station wagon, it's worth knowing - in this version there is a lot of room. A huge luggage compartment, the volume of which can be adjusted thanks to the transformable rear seat, plus a lot of different boxes and pockets. Even a glove box is.

What do the owners tell?

It is also worth mentioning what "Fiat Stylo" has. Mostly positive. Many are pleased with the large amount of electronics in the cabin. This is convenient and greatly simplifies the process of driving. In addition, the car obeys the driver without question - reacts to any movement of the steering wheel. The interior is quiet, the noise insulation is excellent. And the suspension is good - unevenness smooths perfectly.

Breakdowns happen. As in the case of any other machine. But the spare parts of Fiat Stilo are inexpensive, which also pleases.

Now the "Stilo" model of 2006 release can be purchased for about 250-285 thousand rubles. The normal price for a solid and reliable car. In any case, this car is perfect for driving around the city and not very distant travel.