Alfa Romeo 159
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| Alfa Romeo 159 | |
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| Manufacturer: | Alfa Romeo |
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| Production: | 2005-present |
| Predecessor: | Alfa Romeo 156 |
| Class: | Compact executive car |
| Body style: | 4-door sedan or Stationwagon |
| Platform: | FF Premium |
| Engine: | 1.8 L I4 MPI 1.9 L JTS I4 2.2 L JTS I4 3.2 L JTS V6 1.9 L JTD turbodiesel I4 2.4 L JTD turbodiesel I5 |
| Related: | Alfa Romeo Brera Alfa Romeo Spyder Alfa Romeo Kamal |
| Similar: | Honda Accord (European) Audi A4 BMW 3-Series Jaguar X-Type Lexus IS 300 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Volvo S40 Saab 9-3 Volvo S60 |
| Designer: | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
The Alfa Romeo 159 is a compact executive car produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo since 2005.
The 159 was introduced in production form at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show as a replacement for the successful Alfa Romeo 156. The Giugiaro-designed sedan uses the GM/Fiat Premium platform, shared with the Brera, Spyder, and Kamal.
Stylistically, the 159 is designed to share features with the Maserati Quattroporte introduced in 2004. The 159 is available with either front or four-wheel drive, called Q4. AWD system utilises Torsen type C twin differential. AWD is only available with 3.2 L V6 engine.
A Sportwagon variant was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006. In 2007, Alfa Romeo will release a GTA variant with a 4.2 L 450+ hp Maserati V8 petrol engine.
[edit] References
- Alfas replacement for the 156 promises to be just as stylish. The Car Enthusiast. Retrieved on April 8, 2005.
- Italian Alfa Romeo 159 Owners Club. Retrieved on January 1, 2006.
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