Alfa Romeo 159

Alfa Romeo 159

Alfa Romeo 159
Alfa Romeo
aka	None
Production	2005 - 2011
Class	Compact Executive Car (D)
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	BMW 3-Series Jaguar X-Type Lexus IS Volvo S40/V50
Designer	Giorgetto Giugiaro

The Alfa Romeo 159 was 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 was designed to share features with the Maserati Quattroporte introduced in 2004. The 159 was available with either front or four-wheel drive, called Q4.The AWD system utilised Torsen type C twin differential, and was originally only available with 3.2 L V6 engine.

A Sportwagon variant was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006. In 2007, Alfa Romeo released an AWD diesel model producing 210PS (157kw, 207HP).

Alfa Romeo discontinued the 159 in 2011.

Recent Changes

• For MY 2011 the 159 received 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.

• For MY 2009, the 159 received a very subtle facelift[1], as well as a new turbocharged 1.75L petrol engine called 'TBi', with a power output of 200PS (147kW, 197hp) and 320Nm (236lbft) of torque. This engine would eventually replace the 2.2 and 1.9 JTS units. Similarly, a new 170PS (125kW, 168hp) JTDm was introduced to the lineup.

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Safety

The 159 is fitted with seven airbags as standard, with additional knee airbags available as an option. The car performed well in rear end crash tests, benefitting from its 'anti whiplash' seats. This helped the car achieve a five-star and a four-star rating for adult and child occupants respectively, with pedestrian rating at a low one-star.

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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