18.04.2004 Fiat will introduce the latest member of the Stilo family in Paris this autumn, the Multiwagon-derived 'Adventure' four wheel drive, caught here testing in Turin

Fiat are to launch a 4x4 version of the Stilo at the Paris International Motor Show this autumn. 

The car, so far believed to be called Stilo Adventure, will continue a recent and aggressive 4x4 arsenal set forward by Fiat with the Panda 4x4 production model and Idea 4x4 concept.

These pictures, which were taken in Turin, confirm that the newcomer will be fitted with a robust-looking body kit to underline the car’s rugged appeal. The 4x4 system is believed to be a derivation of the recently launched Panda 4x4 system, whilst body changes include grey plastic bumpers finished with a chequer-plate sump-guard look.

Grey plastic side-skirts with metal sill-strips will also be fitted, together with thick plastic wheel-arch extensions and roof rails. Power will come from the highly regarded new 1.9-litre M-Jet diesel.

Prices are yet unknown, but the model will arguably find a “class of its own”, the only competitor that comes close is the petrol-powered Subaru Impreza 4x4 Plus estate-car range.