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 Practicality 3.5/5
Alfa Romeo 159
Alfa Romeo 159
When you compare the Alfa 159 compact executive rivals the Alfa 159 provides a lot more value for the money. The diesel engine option provides increased value in the form of fuel savings. Insurance costs will be similar to other cars in this sector; however, resale value for the 159 will be considerably less.

The front of the cabin is quite spacious; passengers have plenty of room and should find it quite comfortable. The rear passengers however have substantially less room and the level of comfort will depend largely on the size of the passenger. The rear storage area is fairly large, but the opening is a tad bit on the small side.

The Alfa 159 comes with controls large controls that are easy to manipulate and use. The displays are easy to read and functional.

Front seat passengers should have no trouble loading and unloading from the vehicle. The doors open wide and the seat sits high enough that passengers can slide into the vehicle without having to climb down into the seat. This isn’t the case with rear passengers. The door opening is smaller and the back seat is less spacious making loading and unloading from the rear more cumbersome.

The 159 is a larger car and from the position of the driver it can be difficult to tell where the car’s large tail ends. In some models parking sensors are included and in other models they can be added on to the package. The car has light steering making navigating at low speeds trouble-free.
 
 
 Life Style 4/5
Alfa Romeo 159
Alfa Romeo 159
Alfa Romeo’s 159 has a sophisticated driver appeal. This car is well built and a quality ride without sacrificing any of the style that Alfa Romeo has become famous for. The Alfa Romeo 159 is designed for a more mature driver. The larger car handles better on the road and provides a smooth, quiet ride. The diesel engine option makes the car an economical choice. The seats provide an extremely comfortable driving position and the competitive price makes it an all around great deal.

The 159 would make a decent family car. Children could more easily gain access to rear seating than adults, and there would be plenty of legroom and headroom for a child. The boot is not quite large enough to comfortably carry large items (strollers, wheel chairs, etc).

This would not be the ideal first car. The car is a little too large for new drivers, and certain variations make the car too powerful for first time drivers. The controls are easy enough to use for new drivers, but the car size is not ideal.

Alfa Romeo has had its fair share of image problems. The company has had to face poor performance and reliability issues head on. Things started to take a turn for the better with the introduction of the 156 model, and now the improved Alfa 159 model. Both vehicles were a testament to Alfa’s determination to provide a gorgeous, dependable vehicle at an affordable price.
 
 
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