In this paper, a 0.2 C–1.6 Mn–1.5 Si wt. % TRIP-aided cold-rolled steel sheet was fabricated and the optimal heat treatment conditions (Intercritical Annealing “IA” and Bainitic Isothermal Transformation “BIT”) were investigated to maximize the volume fraction and stability of the retained austenite. The effects of temperature on IA (770, 790 and 810 ºC) and BIT (330, 350 and 370 <su...