[2] Released in December 1985, it was marketed in the large family car segment, replacing the Argenta in the Fiat lineup.

The Croma was the first large car produced by Fiat to feature a transverse mounted engine and front wheel drive.

The black plastic between the rear lamps was now ridged rather than smooth, the lower portion of the bumpers were body coloured, and the turn signals received clear glass rather than amber.

[5] A more significant facelift was released in January 1991, with a new front design, including changes to the lights, bumpers, grille and sheet metal changes to wings and bonnet.

The Bravo/Brava based Marea small family car debuted at the same time as the Croma ceased production.

The 2.0 CHT model was designed specifically to provide low fuel consumption under light and medium loads thanks to two separate inlet manifolds of different diameters.

In March 2005, Fiat introduced the second generation Croma: a large high-roof, six passenger, crossover wagon with an upright tailgate, with styling by Italdesign.