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LOGIN REGISTER NEWSLETTER Home NEWS REVIEWS PRODUCTS COMPARE CARS VIDEOS BUYING USED CARS NEW CARS MOTORSHOWS COMPETITIONS 6 ISSUES FOR £1 Search Car Reviews: You're in - Car Reviews: First Drives Alfa Romeo 159 Alfa Romeo 159 TI Alfa Romeo revives a historical sporting badge on its latest 159 variant. Auto Express Car Reviews Text: James Disdale / Photos: Nathan MorganOctober 2007 Rating: A legend is back at Alfa Romeo. The TI badge now appears on the 159 saloon. Short for Turismo Inter­nazio­nale, the discreet two-letter label is reserved for only the most sporty and luxurious models in the range.To mark the occasion, the Italian manufacturer has fitted the newcomer with an upgraded version of its 2.4-litre JTD diesel engine. It now produces 210bhp – up 10bhp on the old unit. Sports suspension has also been added, alongside cosmetic up­-grades inside and out.However, the Alfa faces stiff competition from prestige challengers such as the accomplished BMW 3-Series and new Audi A4. So are the revisions enough to allow the 159 to take on these premium class leaders?If the answer was based on looks alone, the Italian should have its rivals well and truly beaten. At the front is the traditional heart-shaped grille, flanked by six circular headlamps sitting beneath a menacing brow. Move around the car and you’ll be struck by the neat design details – such as the alloy door handles – and elegant proportions. To these, the TI adds 10-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels and subtle side skirts, along with silver-finish door mirrors.The cabin is equally stylish. Its aluminium-trimmed facia, angled towards the driver, features beautiful cowled dials, while the comfortable leather seats wear a special stitched Alfa logo. It’s a pity, then, that space is at a premium for all occupants, and the quality of plastics still lags behind the best in the sector.Matters aren’t helped by quirky features such as the boot release button being located in the roof­lining, just ahead of the rear view mirror. For many Italian motors, though, the engine is the heart around which everything revolves – and the 159 maintains that tradition.The five-cylinder turbodiesel unit is smooth and punchy, providing the Alfa with plenty of mid-range torque and the sort of tuneful exhaust note you would more commonly expect to hear from a petrol motor. Refine­ment is excellent and only on start-up is there any hint of diesel clatter.A highly capable chassis backs up the TI’s spirited straight-line performance. It’s stiffened and lowered by 20mm, so the Alfa dives into corners with minimum body roll, although the ride can get unsettled on poor surfaces. The steering is well weighted and direct, while the six-speed manual gearbox has a light and accurate action. It isn’t quite as sharp as that of a 3-Series, but the Alfa is certainly plenty of fun to drive.Costing £25,400, the 159 TI represents good value when compared with the pricier, slower and less well equipped German competition. There’s also a practical Sport­wagon estate, and even a charismatic 3.2-litre V6 petrol-engined version on offer. Further options include a six-speed Q-Tronic semi-automatic gearbox and grippy Q4 all-wheel drive.However, with Alfa Romeo finishing a lowly 30th out of 32 in the 2007 Auto Express Driver Power survey, question marks remain over the brand’s build quality and reliability. If it can overcome these, the 159 TI deserves all the attention it will get.Rival: BMW 320d M SportThe oil-burning 3-Series has a great chassis, a prestigious badge and the sort of build quality Alfa can’t currently hope to match. But while the 320d provides excellent fuel returns and low CO2 emissions, it’s pricier and has less standard equipment than the 159. For an alternative review of the latest Alfa Romeo 159 visit our sister site carbuyer.co.uk What Next COMPARE CAR LOANS COMPARE CAR INSURANCE For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift! < Previous Next > 0 Comment Be the first to comment on this article You need to register to post comments. Existing members can log in below to comment, otherwise click here to join. 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But the Alfa lags behind German rivals for quality, reliability and residuals. Take the plunge, though, and you’ll get a highly characterful and entertaining motor. AT A GLANCE Price: £25,500 Engine: 2.4-litre 5cyl, 210bhp Top speed: 140mph 0-60mph: 8.4 seconds Econ./ CO2: 41.5mpg/179g/km Standard equipment: Sports suspension, 19-inch alloys, Brembo brakes, electronic stability control, climate control, powered and heated leather seats, aluminium pedals, Bluetooth connectivity On sale: Now Find Used Cars Find your Alfa Romeo 159 with our new used car search. £29500 - £18555 £18555 - £14555 Less than £14555 - Advertisement - Company Website | Media Information | Contact Us | Privacy Notice | Subs Info | Voucher Codes | SitemapOur Other Websites: The First Post | Custom PC | Evo | IT Pro | IT Pro India | MacUser | Men's Fitness | Micro Mart | PC Pro | bit-tech | Know Your Mobile | Octane | Expert Reviews | Channel Pro | Know Your Cell | Know Your Mobile India | iGizmo | Digital SLR Photography | Den of Geek | The Week | Computer Shopper | Dennis Communications | Magazines | Mobile Phone Deals | Competitions | Health & Fitness | CarBuyer © 2010 Dennis Publishing Limited. 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About Us Contact Us Help Home Manufacturers News Spy Shots Reviews Blogs Gallery Magazine Forum Shop Cars for Sale News Feed | CAR reviewsLong term testsSubscribe to CAR magazine Alfa Romeo models, news & reviews Rivals BMW 325d (2006) CAR review Mercedes C220 CDI Sport (2007) CAR review Other models Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 V6 (2007) CAR review CAR Reviews Click Thumbnails to Enlarge Statistics How much? £25,400 On sale in the UK: Now Engine: 2387cc 20v turbodiesel 5-cyl, 210bhp @ 4000rpm, 295lb ft @ 3000rpm Transmission: Six-speed manual, front-wheel drive Performance: 8.2sec 0-62mph, 143mph, 41.5mpg, 179g/km CO2 How heavy / made of? 1630kg/steel How big (length/width/height in mm)? 4660/1828/1422 Need to know CAR's rating 3 Handling 3 Performance 3 Usability 3 Feelgood factor 4 Readers' rating 3.5 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTD Ti (2007) CAR review By the CAR road test team First Drives 26 December 2007 22:21 The Ti badge is back. Short for Turismo Internazionale, it’s name that’s been used on some of Alfas famous sporting models in the past and now it’s landed on a new version of Alfa’s 159 sports saloon as Alfa takes another swipe at the big German brands dominating the compact executive market. So where does the Ti slot into the range? Think of the Ti badge as Alfa’s answer to Audi’s sporty S-Line models and BMW’s M-Sport (but definitely not M) cars. It’s a trim option, not a full blown performance derivative, but it is the sportiest 159 you can get, there being no GTA version. M-Sport and S-Line cars often find homes with business users not allowed an enormous amount of freedom in their car choice but who still want to feel like they’ve got something a cut above your average rep mobile. The Ti costs £750 more than the current Lusso range topper. So it’s just one model? No, you can have the S-Line in either four-door saloon or five-door Sportwagen forms and with either a 185bhp 2.2-litre petrol (£23,400, 0-62mph in 8.8sec), 260bhp 3.2-litre V6 fuelled by the same stuff (£29,200, 7sec), or a 2.4-litre five pot JTD diesel with 210bhp that does 62mph in 8.2sec and costs £25,400. The Sportwagen body carries an £1100 premium in each case. The small petrol is front-drive only, the V6 four-wheel drive only and the diesel can be had in either configuration. But bear in mind that the 159 isn’t a light car before ticking the box for those rear driveshafts on the diesel and adding an 60kg. 123Next>> Rate this article... 1 2 3 4 5 Average rating: 3.5 (184 votes) Discuss this Add your comment Sign in You must be signed in to submit a comment. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTD Ti (2007) CAR review Subject Your comment Please enter a comment Please enter a comment By submitting your comment, you agree to adhere to the CAR Magazine website Terms and Conditions Cancel Subscribe to comments You must be logged in to subscribe to a topic Login or register now Gilles27 says Handling AS Alesi writes and proves below the 159 is a proven winner in its handling yet Car gives it 3 stars...........???????????????? 12 April 2008 03:00 alesi says 159 best handler in its class I think most British hacks have decided that the BMW handles better before they even write the piece. Strangely, the Europe-wide Master Test found the 159 top in every single dynamic test against all other rivals in the class, given 5 stars for every aspect of its dynamics. http://youtube.com/watch?v=o5zzwuiJLD0 And Clarkson said it was "clearly and demostrably the best car in its class". This is a positive review by CAR but as has been said in another comment Alfa deserves better reviews in the British press. The dealers over there might not be up to scratch but the 159 is an excellent product. 30 December 2007 22:33 twinchoke says Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 jtd Ti I bought myself a 159 1.9jtdm six weeks ago and I love it. Been a mechanic I had a few doubt's about reliability and build quality but after a bit of research I took the plunge. It looks great goes well and has character. I got out of a 05 Lexus IS200 which was a great car but I don't miss it at all give me Italian flair any day. 29 December 2007 21:10 shiftright says Alfa deserves more credit I feel Car and the automotive press in general do not give Alfa the credit they deserve as of late. Undoubtedly, the Germans make some great motors, but they also make some duds. You could slap a premium German badge on a pre-VW Skoda and it would be lavished with praise, while it seems anything from underdog Alfa gets an automatic negative bias, no matter how good the car. Is it just journalistic laziness? After years of driving many default me-too German saloons, I acquired an Alfa 159 3.2 and I couldn't be happier. The quality is (finally) the equal of my previous BMWs and Benzes, but the car is so much more than a sum of its parts. It has an intangible immensely charismatic quality that has made me a newly born Alfa admirer. I feel you are out of step with real world drivers, and the consistent discrepancies between your and reader's ratings prove this. 29 December 2007 20:22 Become a CAR contributor Upload stories, photos or videos direct to the site, or email newsdesk@carmagazine.co.uk. 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TI in this case stands for Turismo Internazionale, and it's generally used for higher-specification models. The new 159s fit the bill, since they all have extra body styling, lowered sports suspension, 19" alloy wheels, red Brembo brake calipers and chrome effect for the door mirrors and exhaust tailpipe. There's a choice of 2.2-litre four-cylinder and 3.2-litre V6 petrol engines, plus the 2.4 JTDM turbo diesel. Manual transmission is standard, but QTRONIC is available on the diesel and the V6. The V6 also has Q4 four-wheel drive as standard, and this is optional on the diesel. All versions come in saloon or Sportwagon body styles. Prices are £750 above those of the Lusso models, and range from £23,400 for the 2.2-litre saloon to £31,750 for the 3.2 V6 Q4 QTRONIC Sportwagon. 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Report this review 2nd 146 last one was a boxer which sounded great this one has a better power plant and drives out of its skin. I can recomend this Alfa Romeo 146 2.0 Ti 2.0 car to any one who wants a car with soul!!!! Read Guest's full review and ratings (39 words) Guest 16th Sep 2008 Reviewer rating: Guest's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review Get one! Great ride, very sporty. Love the bells and whistles. looks great in red, overall performance is as expected. Go italia! sport suspension not so comfortable for everyone, but hey its a "sports car", I love it. Read Guest's review (38 words) Guest 11th Jan 2008 Reviewer rating: Guest's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review I think it is a very good car that can provide you amazing driving feelings especially near the red zone(full rpm)!!!!!!It is very safe and it has very good and powerful brakes. But you must have enough money in order to fill its petrol tank something that you will have to do often especially if you like to have sport driving all the time. Read Guest's review (102 words) Dori27 22nd Apr 2005 Reviewer rating: Dori27's review has yet to be rated - Be the first! Report this review This Alfa Romeo 146 2.0 Ti 2.0 has really made me an Alfa fan. I love italian cars, but until you own somethimg like this car with it's amazing 2.0 TS engine you don't understand all the fuss with these Alfas. The performance makes you want to live in the country side and wake to long sweeping bends every morning. The steering is very quick and direct with a nice feel to it. The cars ability to change directions quickly is excellent. A lot of character without a lot of problems (as long as ... Read Dori27's review (123 words) sagat 12th Apr 2004 Reviewer rating: On average, people found this review very helpful Report this review After enjoying 5 trouble free years with my beloved Italian partner - Alfa Romeo 146 'Boxer', I was left gutted when we were separated on Valentine's Day this year following a minor accident where my car was deemed to be financially more viable to be 'written off' by my insurance company. I received a pay out and then my search for a new partner was on! I searched high and low for suitable partners, I tried Spanish ones - they were fun but just lacked that sense of passion and excitement. I even ... 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