Alfa Romeo 159

Guide Note

Produced since 2005, the 159 is a Compact luxury car by Italian car manufacturer Alfa Romeo. In addition to the 159 sedan, Alfa Romeo also produced a Formula One race car called the Alfa Romeo 159 Alfetta in 1950.

Fast Facts

1. Class: Compact luxury car
2. Body styles: 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon
3. Gasoline Engines: 1.8 MPI, 1.9 L JTS I4, 2.2 L JTS I4, 3.2 L JTS V6¹
4. Diesel Engines: 1.9 L JTD I4, 2.4 L JTD I5¹
5. Transmissions: 5 and 6-speed manual, 6-speed sequential manual, 6-speed automatic¹
6. Power (bhp&rpm): 140@6300, 150@4000, 185@6500, 210@4000, 260@6200¹
7. MSRP: £18,550 - £29,400²
8. Available with either front wheel or four wheel drive

"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."—Channel 4³

"There's no car in the class more stylish, smart interior, decent space."—Yahoo! Cars UK⁴

"Its stunning four-door body is awash with delightful details that any enthusiast will enjoy, from the triple lens headlights to the sculpted door handles."—Parker's⁵