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Alfa Romeo Spider (2007-) Review

Category: Convertibles 3 out of 5

Summary of the Alfa Romeo Spider (2007-)

Price Range: £26,895 to £32,395

Assets

Great looks, stable handling, high level of kit.

Drawbacks

Limited dealer network, high running costs, offset driving position.

Verdict

A great looking addition to the Alfa range - but just make sure you find a decent dealer.

Alfa Romeo Spider Review

Comfort and Equipment4 out of 5

The Spider is offered 'as is' - there are no trim levels to choose from. Thankfully, it's pretty well-equipped as standard with electric heated mirrors, 17" alloys, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, a leather steering wheel and gear knob, rear parking sensors and a six-CD autochanger. 3.2 V6 models get leather seats as standard (optional on smaller engines). Sat nav, stereo and wheel upgrades are offered. There are only two seats with some storage space behind them. The boot has a reasonable 200-litre capacity, and as the fabric roof folds away underneath a tonneau cover, boot space isn't compromised.

The roof folds away at the touch of a button in just over 25seconds, and there are no catches to release beforehand. A fixed wind deflector between the rollover hoops helps keep wind buffeting at bay, and does a reasonable job unless you're at high motorway speeds.

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Alfa Romeo Spider Comfort and Equipment Statistics

Radio
N/A
Power Steering
Std
Leather Seats
Some versions as Std, £1,075 as an option
Sat Nav
£1,615 as an option
Climate Control
N/A
Cruise Control
Std
Metallic Paint
£500 as an option
Rear Parking Sensor
Std
 

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