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Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf/146 ti (1994-2001) Review

Category: Hot Hatchbacks 2 out of 5

Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf/146 ti (94-01)
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Summary of the Alfa Romeo 145 Cloverleaf/146 ti (1994-2001)

Price Range: £14,950 to £17,850

Assets

Distinctive style, crisp engine, big personality.

Drawbacks

Cheap-looking facia, oddly high driving position.

Verdict

Intriguing cars, easier to love from afar.

Alfa Romeo 147 Review

Safety and Security3 out of 5

No NCAP test result, but a driver's airbag and anti-lock brakes are standard, and a passenger bag is optional. Both have an alarm and immobiliser.

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Alfa Romeo 147

rorrism
wrote on 11 09 2007

I would love to have hated this car. Needed a new head gasket, numerous electrical faults, the worl...

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EG-EG
wrote on 24 01 2007

There is soul in this engine. It revs easily and the engine note is so sweet.

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polonet
wrote on 29 11 2006

I've had this car for 6 months now and it's been trouble free so far. It's undoubtedly a great drive...

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ernestthegoose
wrote on 10 07 2006

Bought March 2006 and covered some 4,400 miles to date. Small niggle with Ipod player, fitted by...

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JamesBowers
wrote on 10 07 2006

My sister has this car and is pleased with it. It has good peformance and a very unique look, which ...

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Alfa Romeo 147 Safety and Security Statistics

EuroNCAP occupant
3 star(s)
EuroNCAP pedestrian
2 star(s)
Alarm
Std
Immobiliser
Std
Driver's Airbag
Std
Passenger Airbag
Std
Side Airbag
Std
 

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