In late 2003, Fiat unveiled the facelifted version of its compact-sized Stilo hatchback, which was available in three body shapes: three-doors, five-doors, and station wagon.

Fiat introduced the Stilo at the 2001 Bologna Motor Show as a replacement for the Bravo/Brava lineup, and the hottest version of it was the three-door Abarth.

Fiat replaced the Bravo/Brava lineup after just six years on the market with the Stilo, changing the pace for the Italian automaker in the compact segment, even though the new model wasn’t very successful.