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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.
Curvature Control | Driver Convenience |
Emergency brake warning | Driver Convenience |
PAS | Driver Convenience |
Selectable drive mode | Driver Convenience |
Trip computer | Driver Convenience |
Vehicle maintenance monitor | Driver Convenience |
Warning lights | Driver Convenience |
Audio controls mounted on steering wheel | Entertainment |
DAB, AM/FM radio, 2 USB, 4.2" Monochrome TFT multi touch screen, emergency assistance | Entertainment |
180 degree opening rear doors | Exterior Features |
High mounted stop lamp | Exterior Features |
Kerbside side load doors | Exterior Features |
Medium roof line | Exterior Features |
Power windows | Exterior Features |
Rear bumper with integral step | Exterior Features |
Wide bodyside mouldings | Exterior Features |
Dual passenger seat tray and table | Interior Features |
Glovebox with A4 file storage | Interior Features |
Less easy clean load floor | Interior Features |
Overhead console | Interior Features |
Polymer moulded glazed bulkhead | Interior Features |
Radio with remote stalks | Interior Features |
Reach and rake adjustable steering column | Interior Features |
Storage box under dual passenger seat | Interior Features |
Waist height cargo area trim boards | Interior Features |
Seatbelt reminder on front seats and fixed rear seats | Safety |
2 x 12V power outlets | Technical |
ABS + ESP + Hill start assist | Technical |
Electronic dynamic cornering control | Technical |
Extra heavy duty alternator | Technical |
Side wind mitigation | Technical |
16" steel wheels | Wheels |
Single rear wheels | Wheels |
Metallic - Agate black |
Metallic - Chrome blue |
Metallic - Diffused silver |
Metallic - Grey Matter |
Metallic - Magnetic |
Metallic - Moondust silver |
Solid - Frozen white |
Special solid - Blazer blue |
Special solid - Race red |
SVO special - Custom |
Ashtray | |||
Cigar lighter | |||
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
4 way heated passenger seat | |||
Curtain airbags and passenger airbags | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Curtain airbags and passenger airbags | |||
Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) | |||
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion | |||
Vinyl seat trim | |||
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
Single passenger seat (fore/aft) | |||
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
4 way heated passenger seat (fore/aft) | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
4 way heated driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) plus driver's lumbar adjustment | |||
Dual passenger seat heated outer with lift up seat cushion | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
4 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline, up/down, tilt) | |||
Dual passenger seat with lift up seat cushion | |||
Quadrant City cloth upholstery | |||
Auxiliary fuse panel | |||
4 way single passenger seat (fore/aft, recline) | |||
8 way driver seat (fore/aft, recline,up/down, tilt) with armrest | |||
Orange seat bellts | |||
1 DIN mini overhead console | |||
Auxiliary fuse panel | |||
Beacon switch installation | |||
AGM batteries, 2 X AGM H8 95ah 850CCA | |||
Programmable battery guard | |||
RPM engine control | |||
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation | |||
Blind spot Information System (BLIS) | |||
Cross traffic alert | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Intelligent adaptive cruise control | |||
Power folding door mirrors | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Side parking sensors | |||
12" Touchscreen with SYNC4 navigation | |||
360 degree camera | |||
Blind spot Information System (BLIS) | |||
Cross traffic alert | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Intelligent adaptive cruise control | |||
Power folding door mirrors | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Reverse brake assist plus | |||
Side parking sensors | |||
Blind spot Information System (BLIS) | |||
Power folding door mirrors | |||
Front and rear parking sensors + front fog lights | |||
Front and rear parking sensors + front fog lights | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Cruise control | |||
Front and rear parking sensors + front fog lights | |||
Blind spot Information System (BLIS) | |||
Cruise control | |||
Front and rear parking sensors + front fog lights | |||
Power folding door mirrors | |||
Cruise control | |||
Front and rear parking sensors + front fog lights | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Latch shields and slam handles | |||
Replock | |||
Latch shields and slam handles | |||
Replock | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Hook locks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Hook locks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Hook locks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Hook locks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Armourshell | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Armourshell | |||
Deadlocks | |||
Loom guard | |||
Replock | |||
Automatic emergency braking system (collision mitigation system) | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windshield wiper | |||
Cruise control | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keeping aid | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
Cruise control | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keeping assist | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear view camera | |||
Reverse parking sensor | |||
Automatic air conditioning | |||
Automatic emergency braking system | |||
Automatic headlamp control off | |||
Automatic windscreen wipers | |||
Cruise control | |||
Front fog lamps | |||
Front parking aid | |||
High mounted LED downlighter | |||
Lane departure warning system | |||
Lane keeping assist | |||
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | |||
Rear parking aid | |||
Surround camera system | |||
Registration Fee | On The Road | 55 | 0 |
Delivery | On The Road | 550.83333333333337 | 110.16666666666663 |
Twelve Months Road Tax | On The Road | 290 | 0 |
Easy fuel capless refuelling system | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Navigation system | Driver Convenience | 2290 | 458 |
Programmable Interface Module | Driver Convenience | 65 | 13 |
Reverse gear alarm | Driver Convenience | 50 | 10 |
Smart digital tachograph | Driver Convenience | 500 | 100 |
Standard fuelling nozzle instead of easy fuel | Driver Convenience | 30 | 6 |
Tyre pressure monitor | Driver Convenience | 100 | 20 |
Touchscreen control packaged in the rear view mirror fixing + AutoFord Programmable battery guard control and real time vehicle data | Entertainment | 265 | 53 |
Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights | Exterior Features | 550 | 110 |
Black dual manual signal mirrors | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Daytime running lights | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Dual side load doors - glazed sliding | Exterior Features | 300 | 60 |
Electronic high visibilty panels | Exterior Features | 1250 | 250 |
Engine Underbody Protection | Exterior Features | 200 | 40 |
Fixed glazed dual side load doors | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Front fog lamps | Exterior Features | 95 | 19 |
Front mud flaps | Exterior Features | 55 | 11 |
Glazed Rear Cargo Doors including rear screen defrost | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
Ladder rack at rear | Exterior Features | 275 | 55 |
LED down lighter | Exterior Features | 55 | 11 |
Metallic paint | Exterior Features | 650 | 130 |
Power foldable and heated door mirrors | Exterior Features | 175 | 35 |
Power heated door mirrors | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
Quickclear windscreen - electric windshield defroster | Exterior Features | 275 | 55 |
Rear mudflaps | Exterior Features | 55 | 11 |
Rear wash/wipe | Exterior Features | 150 | 30 |
Rear window protection grille for glazed rear doors | Exterior Features | 175 | 35 |
Solid paint | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Special solid paint | Exterior Features | 300 | 60 |
SVO special paint | Exterior Features | 800 | 160 |
Trailer tow attachments | Exterior Features | 325 | 65 |
Trailer tow electrics | Exterior Features | 100 | 20 |
Driver's armrest | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
Ford branded Tie down hooks (pack of 10) | Interior Features | 50 | 10 |
Load box LED lights (x2) | Interior Features | 150 | 30 |
Manual air conditioning | Interior Features | 800 | 160 |
Semi automatic air conditioning with 12" touch screen | Interior Features | 1655 | 331 |
Advanced Pack 1 Camera - Transit | Packs | 1445 | 289 |
Advanced Pack 1b 360 Camera - Transit | Packs | 3465 | 693 |
Basics Pack 1 - Transit | Packs | 300 | 60 |
Basics Pack 2 - Transit | Packs | 375 | 75 |
Basics Pack 3 - Transit | Packs | 600 | 120 |
Basics Pack 4 - Transit | Packs | 485 | 97 |
Basics Pack 5 - Transit | Packs | 765 | 153 |
Basics Pack 6 - Transit | Packs | 715 | 143 |
Beacon preparation pack - Transit | Packs | 130 | 26 |
Converter high power supply system pack - Transit | Packs | 345 | 69 |
Driver assistance pack 8 - Transit | Packs | 845 | 169 |
Enhanced electronic interface pack - Transit | Packs | 200 | 40 |
Seat pack 10 - Transit | Packs | 525 | 105 |
Seat pack 11 - Transit | Packs | 535 | 107 |
Seat pack 2 - Transit | Packs | 65 | 13 |
Seat Pack 3 - Orange seat belts - Single passenger seat | Packs | 25 | 5 |
Seat pack 3 - Transit | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 4 - Transit | Packs | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 7 - Transit | Packs | 10 | 2 |
Seat pack 8 - Transit | Packs | 100 | 20 |
Seat pack 9 - Transit | Packs | 110 | 22 |
Smokers pack - Transit | Packs | 35 | 7 |
TVL Armourshell Security Pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door | Packs | 940 | 188 |
TVL Armourshell Security Pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door | Packs | 750 | 150 |
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door | Packs | 680 | 136 |
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door and Tailgate | Packs | 755 | 151 |
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door | Packs | 575 | 115 |
TVL hook handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door and Tailgate | Packs | 650 | 130 |
TVL slam handle security pack - Transit with Dual Side Load Door | Packs | 1040 | 208 |
TVL slam handle security pack - Transit with Single Side Load Door | Packs | 730 | 146 |
Ultimate Pack 1 - Transit | Packs | 1840 | 368 |
Ultimate Pack 2 - Transit | Packs | 4945 | 989 |
Metallic - Agate black | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Chrome blue | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Diffused silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Grey Matter | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Magnetic | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Metallic - Moondust silver | Paintwork | 650 | 130 |
Solid - Frozen white | Paintwork | 0 | 0 |
Special solid - Blazer blue | Paintwork | 300 | 60 |
Special solid - Race red | Paintwork | 300 | 60 |
SVO special - Custom | Paintwork | 800 | 160 |
AGM Deep cycle battery | Safety | 110 | 22 |
Fire extinguisher fixings | Safety | 10 | 2 |
First aid kit | Safety | 25 | 5 |
Passenger airbag includes passenger airbag deactivation switch | Safety | 200 | 40 |
Wiring harnesses | Safety | 200 | 40 |
2 Stage unlocking with slam locking | Security | 85 | 17 |
2nd remote key | Security | 35 | 7 |
Configurable unlocking 3 | Security | 130 | 26 |
Fleet key | Security | 10 | 2 |
Keyless entry and start | Security | 325 | 65 |
Keyless start | Security | 100 | 20 |
Perimeter alarm | Security | 150 | 30 |
Remote central dead - locking | Security | 0 | 0 |
Single door locking | Security | 0 | 0 |
Thatcham category 1 alarm with Moulded bulkhead and 2nd remote key | Security | 250 | 50 |
TVL Antipick Replock | Security | 200 | 40 |
12v rear auxiliary power point socket | Technical | 30 | 6 |
3 Pin point power converter - 230V/400W | Technical | 60 | 12 |
56MPH engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
62MPH engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
70MPH engine governor | Technical | 65 | 13 |
Auxiliary fuse panel | Technical | 70 | 14 |
Auxiliary instrument panel console - 2 DIN Horizontal | Technical | 55 | 11 |
DPF manual regeneration | Technical | 430 | 86 |
Electronic parking brake | Technical | 150 | 30 |
Engine RPM controller | Technical | 55 | 11 |
Extra heavy duty battery | Technical | 220 | 44 |
Heavy duty battery | Technical | 100 | 20 |
Heavy duty front axle | Technical | 350 | 70 |
Heavy duty starter motor (-29 degree C) | Technical | 75 | 15 |
Mechanical parking brake | Technical | 0 | 0 |
Medium duty battery | Technical | 200 | 40 |
Programmable battery guard | Technical | 150 | 30 |
Smart acceleration control | Technical | 50 | 10 |
Seat pack 10 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 525 | 105 |
Seat pack 11 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 535 | 107 |
Seat Pack 2 - Vinyl seat trim - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 65 | 13 |
Seat pack 3 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 4 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 0 | 0 |
Seat pack 7 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 10 | 2 |
Seat pack 8 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 100 | 20 |
Seat pack 9 - Quadrant City Cloth - Dark Palazzo Grey | Trim | 110 | 22 |
All weather tyres | Wheels | 400 | 80 |
Less steel spare wheel | Wheels | 0 | 0 |
Steel spare wheel | Wheels | 135 | 27 |
Tyre repair kit | Wheels | 0 | 0 |
CO | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
CO2 | Emissions - ICE | 186 |
HC | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
HC+NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Noise Level dB(A) | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Particles | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Standard Euro Emissions | Emissions - ICE | EURO 6 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH | Emissions - ICE | 266 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL | Emissions - ICE | 217 |
Automatic Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | No |
Catalytic Convertor | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
CC | Engine and Drive Train | 1996 |
Cooling System | Engine and Drive Train | WATER |
Cylinder Layout | Engine and Drive Train | IN-LINE |
Engine Layout | Engine and Drive Train | FRONT TRANSVERSE |
Engine Make | Engine and Drive Train | Not Available |
Fuel Delivery | Engine and Drive Train | COMMON RAIL |
Fuel Type | Engine and Drive Train | DIESEL |
Gears | Engine and Drive Train | 6 SPEED |
Manual Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
Valve gear | Engine and Drive Train | DOHC |
EC | Fuel Consumption - ICE | No |
EC Combined | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 36.2 |
EC Extra Urban | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 39.8 |
EC Urban | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 31.4 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 10.2 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.3 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 10.3 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.3 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 8.8 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 7.1 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 27.7 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 34 |
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 27.4 |
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 34 |
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 32.1 |
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 39.8 |
Alternative Fuel Qualifying | General | No |
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern? | General | No |
Badge Engine CC | General | 2.0 |
Badge Power | General | 130 |
Based On ID | General | Not Available |
Chassis Engine Number | General | Not Available |
Clutch | General | SINGLE DRY PLATE |
Coin Description | General | Not Available |
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code | General | Not Available |
Coin Power Output Code | General | Not Available |
Coin Series | General | Not Available |
Coin Wheelbase Description Code | General | Not Available |
Coin Wheelbase Name Code | General | Not Available |
Exhaust System | General | EGR |
Front Brakes | General | DISCS |
Front Suspension | General | MACPHERSON STRUTS |
Generation Mark | General | 4 |
Ghost model for valuation purposes | General | No |
Hand Brake | General | REAR WHEELS |
Insurance Group 1 | General | Not Available |
Insurance Group 2 | General | Not Available |
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | General | Not Available |
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV | General | Gold |
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Safety Assist % | General | 68 |
Rear Brakes | General | DISCS |
Rear Suspension | General | LEAF SPRINGS |
Service Interval Frequency - Months | General | 24 |
Service Interval Mileage | General | 25000 |
Special Edition | General | No |
Special Order | General | No |
Steering | General | RACK AND PINION |
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months | General | 120 |
Timing Belt Interval Mileage | General | 150000 |
Vehicle Homologation Class | General | N1 |
Vin/Frame No. | General | Not Available |
0 to 62 | Performance | Not Available |
BHP | Performance | 130 |
Engine Power KW | Performance | 96 |
Engine Torque LBS.FT | Performance | 266 |
Engine Torque MKG | Performance | 36.7 |
Engine Torque NM | Performance | 360 |
Top Speed | Performance | Not Available |
Emissions Test Cycle | Test Cycles | WLTP |
RDE Certification Level | Test Cycles | RDE 2 |
Alloys? | Tyres | No |
Automatic Clutch | Tyres | No |
Plated 3rd Axle | Tyres | Not Available |
Plated 4th Axle | Tyres | Not Available |
Space Saver? | Tyres | No |
Tyre Make | Tyres | Not Available |
Tyre Size Spare | Tyres | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Style | Tyres | Not Available |
Wheel Type | Tyres | 16" STEEL |
Front Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1023 |
Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 2534 |
Height (including roof rails) | Vehicle Dimensions | Not Available |
Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 5531 |
Load Deck Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 706 |
Load Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1786 |
Load Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 2038 |
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches | Vehicle Dimensions | 1392 |
Load Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1784 |
Rear Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1648 |
Rear Overhang | Vehicle Dimensions | 1208 |
Side Load Door Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1600 |
Side Load Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1200 |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | Vehicle Dimensions | 11.9 |
Upper Rear Door Width | Vehicle Dimensions | 1565 |
Wheelbase | Vehicle Dimensions | 3300 |
Width (excluding mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2059 |
Width (including mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 2474 |
Boot Capacity Saloons | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | Weight and Capacities | 70 |
Gross Train Weight | Weight and Capacities | 6500 |
Gross Vehicle Weight | Weight and Capacities | 3500 |
Load Space Volume | Weight and Capacities | 5.7 |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | Weight and Capacities | 750 |
Minimum Kerbweight | Weight and Capacities | 2288 |
No. of Seats | Weight and Capacities | 6 |
Payload | Weight and Capacities | 1212 |
Plated 2nd Axle | Weight and Capacities | 2150 |
Plated Front Axle | Weight and Capacities | 1750 |
If you wanted a stress-free life, chances are you wouldn't think of buying a used Alfa Romeo. What's more, we're not about to pull any punches. If you want peerless reliability, don't buy this car. Look for a Toyota Avensis instead. You won't get much of a buzz when you throw your curtains open in the morning and see it sitting on your drive, but you can guarantee it'll get you where you want to go. That brings with it a certain freedom. But if you believe that doing what you like is freedom and liking what you do is happiness, then if you want a sporty, medium range saloon, it could be that you'll only really be happy when you see the twin lights and badge of an Alfa 159 looking back at you. It's a car that has charisma when so many of its rivals are dulled-down boxes. Alfa Romeo might have quietly improved its reliability record and climbed inexorably up customer satisfaction scales but the 159 ably demonstrates that it's done this without sacrificing an ounce of character. Rather criminally, it's not made any more, so here's a guide to picking up the best used example you can find.
4dr saloon, 5dr estate (1.75 petrol, 2.0 turbodiesel [Turismo, Lusso, TI])
The Alfa Romeo 159 first made landfall in the UK in 2006 and had some big shoes to fill. Its predecessor, the 156, had been a huge seller for the Italian company, revitalising Alfa's fortunes in a sector that had been moribund following the relatively unloved Giulietta, 75 and 155 models. The 159 was a different car to the 156 - bigger, better finished, more serious, slightly less sporty. The aborted dalliance with General Motors stalled the introduction of the 159 a little but sales were more than respectable. Both saloon and Sportwagon estate versions were launched concurrently. In 2010, Alfa changed the formula, taking the red pen to many of the less efficient and less profitable engines. The range was pared down to one 1750cc petrol unit and a pair of two-litre JTDm diesels of 136 and 170bhp power outputs. At the same time, a number of detail tweaks were instigated. A TI trim level was reintroduced and the interiors got a mild spruce up. Sadly, the 159 was not long for this world. The car was very quietly retired in 2012 as sales tailed off to almost nothing.
The 159 remains a very sharp piece of styling, with more overtaking presence than almost any BMW, the gimlet-eyed headlamps and razor-sharp front grille looking agreeably intimidating. A kind of junior Maserati Quattroporte? You can see why some Latin motoring enthusiasts might think so. The rear end is genuinely tricky to differentiate from that of the old 156 at first glance, but the side view shows sharper creasing and swage lines, plus a longer front end. As cohesive a piece of penmanship as the 156 was, the 159 is a better balanced car. These late model cars also offer a revised interior feel with sports cloth upholstery and sports leather in black or natural, as well as chrome-plated three-layer highlights or brush black aluminium inserts on the dashboard, on the mouldings and on the central console. The revised range features three trim specifications; the entry level Turismo trim is complemented by two further trim levels; one designed for occupant comfort - Lusso, and the other dedicated to a sporty feel - TI. 'Alfisti' people may be already familiar with Tursimo and Lusso spec but perhaps less so with the TI which is very well equipped. At this level, you get 19" TI spoked alloy wheels, side skirts, lowered sports suspension and red painted brake callipers. Inside, the TI environment is recognisable from the wraparound seats trimmed in black Sports leather and Alcantara, sports pedals in aluminium, kick plates with the TI logo and a sports steering wheel in leather with remote controls, plus further leather trim for the gear knob and handbrake lever. Rear cabin space in any 159 isn't great (you wouldn't want to be a third adult sat in the middle at the back for any real distance) but it'll be adequate for most buyers, close to the admittedly mediocre standards set in this respect by rivals from BMW and Audi. The same applies to the 405-litre boot, though you can at least extend it by folding down the rear seats. Do that and you'll have carriage capacity not far shy of that offered by the Sportwagon estate version which offers 1235-litres in 'seats-flat' configuration. At the wheel, it all feels very driver-orientated, just as an Alfa should, the dials cowled and the dash angled to draw your attention almost equally to readouts for turbo boost, fuel level and water temperature, just like the 1969 Spider and countless Alfas since. It still feels agreeably authentic.
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One advantage of the 156's long lifespan was that Alfa could well and truly iron out its faults. The company wisely carried over certain mechanical parts to the 159 and as such, it has had a refreshing lack of teething issues. These late model year cars are even more reliable than the launch models, the problems with the driver information system and ventilation having been well and truly excised. Look at front tyre wear as small tracking errors can generate severe wear rates, especially with the diesels. It's something you should make sure you have looked at every time you go for an MoT. Alfa dealers once had a rather patchy reputation but some serious investment is starting to pay dividends with regards to service quality.
(approximate prices based on a 1750 Lusso) Expect to pay around £160 for a clutch assembly, while front and rear brake pads are around £50 per set of each, a rear exhaust box about £172 (excluding catalyst) and a starter motor around £190. A replacement headlamp is about £190.
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