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| Alfa Romeo 159 Safety Car |
The Alfa’s sharp look demands a high performance engine, therefore, there are three petrol engines are offered to choose from for the Romeo 159. However, reviewers recommend at least one diesel engine to make Alfa Romeo 159 saloon economical for finance-oriented drivers. The range of engines starts with 1.8litre with 140bhp. A 1.9litre engine was also offered at the time of launch that was soon replaced by 1.8litre. A 2.2litre engine with 185bhp and is quite powerful as compared to the previous model whereas the top range is comprised of 3.2litre V6 with 260bhp.
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| Sharp Design Lightning |
The diesel engine is the strongest and the biggest plus point of Romeo 159, however all the petrol engines are also superb performers.
The 1.9litre punchy petrol engine offers a great blend of performance and economy while the larger engines such as 2.4litre are also upgraded several times since the inception and powered from 200bhp to 210bhp. The 1.9litre engine is modified to lower down its performance and to improve its economy from 50mpg to 54mpg. Two more petrol engines are also introduced powered with 200bhp, which is certainly not the most superb engine available but it is smooth, strong and effortless for acceleration, making it the wonderful in working while overtaking.
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| Police car Alfa Romeo 159 |
Alfa Romeo 159 Interiors
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| Interior of Alfa Romeo 159 |
The interiors of the car feature comfortable seats in high grade upholstery. The dashboard has aluminium inserts and metallic cover for centre console. The interiors are quite spacious and the trunk space is around 405 litres. The car has high quality audio system with 10 speakers. The car also has Blue&Me system which allows users to connect USB compatible device or Bluetooth to the car. The car has automatic climate control feature with three zones and cruise control as well.
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| Alfa ROmeo 159 StationWagon |
Design
The 159 was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in collaboration with the Alfa Centro Stile. The nose features a traditional Alfa Romeo V-shaped grille and bonnet, and cylindrical head light clusters. A high waistline broadens until it reaches the rear "C" pillar. The interior also features styling treatments familiar from earlier cars, including the 156, such as deeply recessed instruments which are angled towards the driver. However, the 159 is larger than its predecessor at 4660 millimetres (183.4 in) long some 225 mm (8.9 in) longer than the Alfa 156, 1828 mm (71.9 in) wide and 1417 mm (55.7 in) high.
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| Engine Of Alfa 159 |
SAFETY
No corners cut here with the 159 fitted with seven airbags, cruise control, fog lamps, ABS brakes with EBA and HBA, stability control, VDC and hill holder which eliminates the need for handbrake starts. There are also sensors for automatic wipers and lights.
No corners cut here with the 159 fitted with seven airbags, cruise control, fog lamps, ABS brakes with EBA and HBA, stability control, VDC and hill holder which eliminates the need for handbrake starts. There are also sensors for automatic wipers and lights.
