Alfa Romeo's 147, a past Car of the Year (it won by just one point from the Mondeo), is one of the most attractive small family hatchbacks on the market. The romance of its Alfa Romeo badge enhances its appeal, and for the 2005 model year it gains a gentle, Giugiaro-guided facelift to bring it in line with Alfa's latest look. Most obvious are the broader front grille and the wider, pointier head- and tail-lights, while inside new colour schemes and fluted door panels give a visual lift....
Airbags aplenty : The 147 was the first car in its class to have six airbags as standard - driver's and passenger's up front, front side 'bags, and a pair of curtains that erupt from the roof to protect passengers' heads in the event of a side impact. There are also side-impact bars, seatbelt pre-tensioners and, optionally, three headrests and inertia-reel belts in the rear.
