Fiat Stilo information

[Martin]

Some stuff here from the Geneva motor show...

http://www.cardesignnews.com/events/geneva2001/highlights/highlights05.html

 

[Andi]

Mmmmmmmmmmmm.

I still think it looks like a skoda, but the colour does'nt help it. Maybe it'll look better in 'real life' and a different colour....like RED. I can't see myself in the Stilo, its lost the charm of the Bravo.

 

[Colm]

Stilo standard kit - impressive

The base model is reported to be competitively priced with its base model competitors, i.e Focus

The base Focus in Ireland comes with elec. windows, a/b and sod all else.
The base Stilo is set to ship here with:

Aircon
ABS
EBD
6 a/b
CD
6 speed box
e/w (all 4 in the MPV version!)

Shame that they haven't really changed the engine line-up - that 1.2 isn't up to it, the 1.6 is pushing on now (but haven't driven one so can't comment), and of course the 2.4 would cost a bomb to tax & insure - not one 2.4 will sell here.

Goes on sale here January and Fiat are reported to have a new engine line-up coming later in the year.
Anyone know anything about that?

The big question though is can Fiat crack the reliability, I've been so plagued with my Bravo I don't think I could take the risk to find out!!!

 

[Martin]

I am also dissapointed by the engines....

Why the hell cant they fit a tweakd Punto HGT engine into the Stilo. In standard form it pushes out 130BHPish. I am sure that they could make it a 2litre, bigger valves etc and get it upto 170BHP.
The 2.4 is going to be a no no for most people unless they can get over 200BHP out of it. Company Car tax over in the U.K is now on emmissions and I reckon the 2.4 is gonna be a bit high emmissions wise.

As for reliability from my perspective Fiat's are very reliable. My HGT has been mechanically faultless in 73,000 miles.
The only thing that I constantly have problems with is the paintowrk on the front bumper. It is going back to have it's 4th new bumper (so 5th including the original).

 

[John]

Good idea Martin

The idea of using the 1.8vvt engine is one I'm surprised Fiat have overlooked. 130BHP is ample for the Punto chassis (I own a HGT) and it might be just right for a 'Sporting' version of the Stilo. I agree the 2.4l engine is not going to be popular. Surely that will enter into Alfa 147 territory, especially when they bring out the hot version?

 

[Anonymous]

Have a look at this

Go to www.4car.co.uk - they have a full review of the Stilo/Stila along with all the features and stuff.

 

[Martin]

Dissapointed by this though.....

From launch in January 2002, the Stilo will be available with 1.2-litre, 1.6-litre and 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engines, a five-cylinder 2.4-litre petrol and two JTD diesels. Selespeed semi-automatic transmission is standard on the 2.4. The range will also expand with an estate at the end of 2002, and a Renault Scenic-rivalling MPV in 2003.

No version or price information available.

The 2.4 is another 5 cylinder, so that means a hooooge service bill come the 72,000 mile service
What a bunch of idiots, fancy making the same mistake again.

 

[Paul]

Stilo

I'll put some more pictures of the stilo up on my site this evening. I have pictures of the 3 door in broom yellow and it looks three times the car the silver one does.

Paul

 

[David]

Stilo

I'm sorry but it looks pants. It looks better than a Ford Faeces I suppose but that's not saying much because they are red ugly bastards. Ford I have to say make the most undesirable cars in the world. The only one that looks anything is the Puma but thats a birds car. The Mundaeo (so called because they are so mundane) should be taken off the market for being 1)Being driven by morons (generally) 2) Being so bland and crap. I only hope Fiat aren't going to go the same way!

 

[James O]

Stilo

Yuck, urgh, etc. How could Fiat follow the styling from the last few yaers of Italian cars - Bravo, ALfa 156 etc with this hunk of metal! I'm sorry Fiat, I will not be buying one when I need to replace my Bravo. I only hope they don't drag the rest of the group down with them because currently I think I will buy an Alfa.

 

[Carlos]

Stilo...

Hello

Well... i´m a bit disapointed with the look of the car, if we consider that these are the same people that made the Alfa 147... I was expecting a bit more!!

 

[Paul]

stilo

some better shots now up at http://www.fiatbravo.org.uk/fiatstilo/index.htm

regards,
Paul

 

[David]

Better shots?

Better? What taken in the dark you mean. This car is minging and I can't believe the styling difference between the gorgeous looking Bravo and this hep of shite. If my Bravo was a woman I'd shag it. Stilo? Fat ugly bird you would only if you had your beer goggles on.