In Brasil the Fiat Stilo has won the first new 'Top Car TV - the best national car' award.
The award is judged by fourteen specialist automotive television journalists. The Stilo beat the Focus, Meriva, Corolla and Polo to take the prize. The area judged were technological innovation, mechanical components (such as engine and gearbox), consumption, dynamic performance, safety, style, comfort and cost.(O 2002)