Alfa Romeo 159

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Alfa Romeo 159
Alfa Romeo
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Production	2005 - present
Class	Entry-Level Luxury Sedan
Body Style	4-door, 5-seat Sedan 5-door, 5-seat Station Wagon
Length	4660/4661 mm (183.4/183.5 in.)
Width	1828/1830 mm (71.9/72.0 in.)
Height	1417-1422 mm (55.7-55.9 in.)
Wheelbase	2700/2703 mm (106.3/106.4 in.)
Weight	1,430–1,680 kg (3,200–3,700 lb)
Transmission	5 and 6-speed manual 6-speed Sequential Manual Magneti Marelli Selespeed 6-speed Automatic Aisin AWTF-80 SC
Engine	Petrol: 1.75 L TBi I4 1.8 L MPI I4 1.9 L JTS I4 2.2 L JTS I4 3.2 L JTS V6 Diesel: 1.9 L JTD I4 2.0 L JTD I4 2.4 L JTD I5
Power	N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar	Citroen C5 BMW 3-Series Mercedes-Benz C-Class Audi A4 Jaguar X-Type
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.

Recent Changes

• For MY 2011, the 159 receives some some updates in the form of new upholstery and trim options, and the introduction of four new equipment packages similar to those offered on the Giulietta and MiTo hatchbacks - Comfort Pack, Sport Pack, Comfort Plus Pack and TI Plus Pack.

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Criticisms

• "Heavy JTD prone to understeer; notchy gearshift; odd steering weighting on JTS; resale." - Wheels Magazine
• "Not that roomy, not that quick." - Motor Magazine

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External Links

• Alfas replacement for the 156 promises to be just as stylish The Car Enthusiast
• Italian Alfa Romeo 159 Owners Club January 1, 2006
• Geneva Preview: 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 Sheds 45kg - 100lbs
• Alfa Romeo facelifts 159 sedan and wagon
• Alfa Romeo Reveals 159 Limited Edition for the UK Market
• 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 revealed ahead of Geneva Motor Show
• Geneva Leakage: 2009 Alfa Romeo 159
• Alfa Romeo Debuts 2011MY 159 Sedan and Sportwagon