Fiat Stilo into the report on "Europe's Biggest Loss Making Cars". In 2004, the 1242 cc engine was dropped in favour of the Punto's 1.4 L unit, increasing the car's power to 95 bhp (71 kW), again combined with the six-speed gearbox. Also, the tail lights were altered, and the Abarth version gained a manual gearbox, instead of the "Selespeed". The original engine and gearbox combinations were: The Fiat Stilo passed the Euro NCAP car safety tests, with following ratings: A Group N version of the car was developed by Abarth to compete in the single make trophy called Trofeo Stilo Abarth,
Fiat Stilo the Stilo was updated with a new front grille, different seat fabric, a relocation of the electric mirror controls from the window control console to just behind the gear stick. The entry models also had the centre arm rest removed (which when in the downward position prevented comfortable use of the handbrake as in the Audi A3) and the deletion of the rear air vent. The Stilo was ultimately a sales disappointment. An extensive advertising campaign using Formula 1 stars Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello did little to aid the car's sales. In October 2013, "The Economist" placed the Stilo