Is Alfa 159 reliable?
Reliability is patchy, with a wide range of issues reported. The engine’s ECU can give up the ghost, particularly on the diesel cars, resulting in a total loss of power and stranded owner.
Is Alfa 159 a future classic?
The 159 built on a different platform to the 156 and full of late 2000’s design cues it was a stunning car of its time, with a beautiful interior including nostalgic design elements. With only 8000 left on the road the numbers are slowly decreasing, for its looks alone this will be a future classic.
Is the Alfa Romeo 159 AWD?
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4×4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 244 km/h.
Is the 159 a good car?
The 159 has impressive grip through bends and rides well on most road surfaces, but body roll isn’t contained and the car can feel unwieldy on twisty roads. You can also hear the suspension thudding over the worst bumps. The steering is accurate, but not the most responsive.
Is Alfa Romeo 159 RWD or FWD?
Powertrain. The 159 was available in both front and four-wheel drive configurations. The “Q4” four-wheel-drive system utilises a Torsen Type-C twin-differential (front and centre differential in the same unit with an open front differential) and was available on the 3.2-litre petrol and 2.4-litre diesel engines.
What Alfa is 159?
| Alfa Romeo 159 | |
|---|---|
| Platform | GM/Fiat Premium platform |
| Related | Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.75 L 1750 TBi turbocharged I4 1.8 L Family 1 I4 1.9 L JTS I4 2.2 L JTS I4 3.2 L JTS V6 Diesel: 1.9 L JTDm turbo-diesel I4 2.0 L JTDm turbo-diesel I4 2.4 L JTDm turbo-diesel I5 |
Where was the Alfa 159 made?
Italy
| Alfa Romeo 159 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
| Production | 2005–2011 |
| Assembly | Italy: Pomigliano d’Arco |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign |
What kind of engine does the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon have?
We tested the latest Alfa 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM with 170bhp and, in its optional pearly red (not pictured), it gathered more attention in the office car park than any other car nearing the end of its life has any right to. There’s still a bit of a wait, as the new Alfa Romeo Giulia launch has been pushed back to 2013.
What are the trim levels of the Alfa Romeo 159?
Four trim levels namely Progression, Distinctive, Exclusive, and Turismo Internazionale (TI) were generally available. In the United Kingdom, there were three available levels of trim: Turismo, Lusso, and Turismo Internazionale (TI). Among other options, the 159 was also available with the Blue&Me infotainment system.
Who is the designer of the Alfa Romeo 159?
The 159 was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in collaboration with the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo. The nose features a traditional Alfa Romeo V shaped grille and bonnet, and cylindrical head light clusters.
When did the Alfa Romeo Sportwagon come out?
A Sportwagon variant was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2006. An automatic gearbox option for the 2.4 JTDM diesel model was also launched that year and later extended to other versions.