Category: Hot Hatchbacks 
Price Range: £14,950 to £17,850
Fabulous engine when worked hard, great grip, muscular yet subtle looks, neat gearchange.
Steering less keen than expected, doesn't cope with sharp bumps, poor turning circle, restricted rear view.
Most powerful hot hatch is a lot of fun, but somehow you're left wanting more.
The standard of fit and finish in the 147 has been better than in earlier Alfas, but the reliability record has been unimpressive and many owners have reported build quality problems and defects as well as electrical glitches. The GTA is likely to have been hard-driven, too; check it out carefully, and make friends with your local independent Alfa specialist (they're invariably more helpful than the main dealers).
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