The Fiat Brava was born as part of a new generation of Fiat mid-size cars, which also included the sedan Tide and the station wagon Marea Weekend.
For the Brazilian market, the choice was Five-door Brava, to the detriment of the three-door Fiat Bravo, which had a more sporty appeal, but was not as popular with the Brazilian public.
Released on 1999, the Brava arrived as a modern and refined alternative in the segment of medium hatchbacks.
Its design, clearly inspired by the Marea, combined elegance and sportiness.
The rear in style notchback gave the model a unique identity, being something between a sedan and a conventional hatchback.
Furthermore, the Brava used the same platform as the Marea, but with 20 cm less in length, which made it agile and easy to drive in urban environments.
Today, the Fiat Brava is remembered as a model that tried to innovate in a highly competitive segment.
If you are an enthusiast of classic and mid-size cars from the 90s and 2000s, the Fiat Brava is a piece that deserves to be highlighted in Brazilian automotive history.
After all, it was the link between the iconic Tipo and the successful Stilo, helping to consolidate Fiat's position in the national market.