Alfa Romeo 159 Cars For Sale In United Kingdom

Show search form The Alfa Romeo 159 was first introduced at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show as a sedan. The novelty is built on the Fiat Premium platform, which was used in the Brera, Spider and Kamal concept cars.

The exterior of the Alfa Romeo 159 was created by Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro in collaboration with Alfa Centro Stile. The style of the new car is largely similar to its predecessor - Alfa Romeo 156. Note that when creating the developers based on the concept coupe Alfa Romeo Brera, which was presented back in 2002. The front of the car has a traditionnew V-shaped radiator grill. The grouped cylindrical headlights are located under the overhanging part of the bonnet, which gives the car a more aggressive look. The model has a rather dynamic silhouette, with well-defined lines. Compared to the Alfa Romeo 156, the 159 has become larger, which in turn has increased the space in the cabin. The wheelbase is 2700 mm, the length of the car is 4680 mm, the width is 1828 mm, and the height is 1417 mm.

The interior of the Alfa Romeo 159 is quite restrained and quite aesthetic. The Alfa Romeo brand has always been famous as a manufacturer of cars for waterTherefore, you will notice that the dashboard is noticeably turned towards the driver's seat. Round instrument dials, polished metal finish, give the interior a sporty touch.

The Alfa Romeo 159 is offered to the buyer with both front and all-wheel drive under the name Q4. The all-wheel drive system uses Torsen III double differential technology. Torsen technology was developed by the American corporation Gleason. The name Torsen is an abbreviation for "TORque SENsing", which translates as "torque sensation". DefaultBackward 57% of the torque, forward 43%. There are two powertrain options for the all-wheel drive models: a 3.2-liter petrol engine with 260 hp. and a 2.4-liter diesel with 200 hp. (until 2007). The front-wheel drive models are equipped with gasoline engines with volumes of 1.9 (160 HP), 2.2 (185 HP) liters and diesel engines with a volume of 1.9 liters (150 HP). All 3 versions of gasoline engines of the JTS (Jet Thrust Stoichiometric) system, i.e. direct fuel injection systems.

As for the transmission, new ones have been developed for the Alfa Romeo 159transmissions: a manual transmission with a sports gearshift, a robotic Selespeed and an automatic QTRONIC transmission. They are all 6-step.

The standard equipment of the car includes: anti-lock braking system (ABS); emergency braking amplifier (Brake assist); electronic brake force distribution (EBD), driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, belt pretensioners; "Active" head restraints, child seat mountings, electric front and rear windows; heatingmirrors; electric mirrors; climate control; on-board computer; remote opening of the trunk lid; remote opening of the gas tank flap; automatic switching on of headlights; headlight adjustment; power steering; height adjustment of the driver's and passenger's seats; central locking; immobilizer; electronic key identification system; audio preparation; CD radio; alloy wheels; bumpers in body color; fog lights.

Additional equipment includes: cruise control; navigation system; sensor upwaiting; control of car functions on the steering wheel; heated front seats; electric drive for driver and passenger seats; leather interior; xenon headlights; headlight washer; MP3 radio, CD changer, amplifier and subwoofer.

At the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo 159 was presented as a station wagon. For 2007, engineers increase the 2.4-liter diesel engine to 207 hp.

At the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo showcases the sporty TI (Turismo Internazionale) sedan and station wagon versions of the 159 model. Alfa Romeo 159 TI sports car received a new aerodNamic package, lowered sports suspension, large tires, 19-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes with red-painted calipers, chrome tailpipes and the same exterior mirrors.

The optional differences between the TI models and the "civilian" ones include: heated bucket sports seats; leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear lever; sports-styled instruments, aluminum pedals.

Sedan and station wagon 159 TI can be equipped with diesel or one of thezine engines, including the top version 3.2 V6 with an all-wheel drive system. Alfa Romeo 159 TI cars can be painted in three colors: Alfa Red, Stromboli Gray and Carbonio Black.

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