Category: Compact Executive
Price: £20,700
Looks terrific, mixes Italian flair with real quality, has sporty handling but a decent ride, sounds crisp and keen, is roomy and well equipped. Sportwagon estate is much roomier than its 156 equivalent.
Steering too light in some versions, awkward handbrake, mediocre fuel economy, portwagon not that versatile.
Alfa's latest attempt to take on BMW's 3-Series is a worthy rival with substance as well as character. The V6 Q4 is especially good.
| ALFA ROMEO 159 Full Specification | CC | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI Turismo 4dr | 1796 | 140@6300 | £18,550 |
| Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm 16v Elegante 4dr | 1910 | 150@4000 | £21,650 |
| Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm 16v Lusso 4dr | 1910 | 150@4000 | £22,750 |
| Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm 16v TI 4dr | 1910 | 150@4000 | £23,850 |
| Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm 16v Turismo 4dr | 1910 | 150@4000 | £20,700 |
| Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm 16v Turismo Sport 4dr | 1910 | 150@4000 | £21,500 |
| Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm 8v ECO Turismo 4dr | 1910 | 120@4000 | £19,950 |
| Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm 8v ECO Turismo Sport 4dr | 1910 | 120@4000 | £20,750 |
| Alfa Romeo 159 1750 TBi Elegante 4dr | 1742 | 200@5000 | £22,750 |
| Alfa Romeo 159 1750 TBi Lusso 4dr | 1742 | 200@5000 | £23,850 |
