Fiat will be exhibiting another new product for younger, sporty customers at the Geneva show. This is the Stilo Abarth equipped with a 170 bhp 2.4 20v engine and a five-speed manual gearbox. This is bound to be an appealing combination, particularly for traditionalists who would rather drive a manual car than the Stilo Abarth with Selespeed robotised gearbox currently on the market. The new version will mean such customers will not have to do without the performance and exclusive equipment that have always distinguished cars with the legendary scorpion logo.

Inside, the new Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4 features steel-coloured facia inserts and door panels, a dashboard with white graphics and sporty cloth detailing. While the steering wheel and gear knob are leather trimmed. A manual air conditioner and radio with CD player come as standard. 

The Fiat Stilo Abarth sets new standards for equipment and high-tech features within its own market band and can sometimes even beat cars in higher segments. Beginning with safety. The Fiat Stilo Abarth offers up to 8 airbags and all the braking and traction control devices you could wish for: ABS with electronic brakeforce distributor EBD; ASR, to limit wheel slip during acceleration; a Brake Assistant to help the driver brake fully in emergencies; a sophisticated electronic ESP device to control car dynamic stability on bends. 

All this technology may be sophisticated, but it is always easy to use. More prestigious features are available as options: CONNECT Nav+, dual zone climate control system, Cruise control and a Skywindow sunroof. The headlights come on automatically when you enter a tunnel and a sensor also activates the windscreen wiper at the first drops of rain. Parking manoeuvres are made easier by a parking sensor. These devices can be ordered for the Fiat Stilo Abarth 2.4 with manual gearbox.