Alfa Romeo 147

Alfa Romeo 147 has been updated with three new releases that are distinguished primarily by their appearance, for their equipment, and in one case, for the use of a differential self. The new range of 147 is on sale from 16,950 € (all prices).

These new versions are called 'Q2', 'Collezione' and 'Sport'. The first is available only with the engine Turbo Multijet JTD 150 hp. The other two can be combined with all engines of the 147.

The 147 1.9 JTD 150 CV "Q2" can be purchased, with a body of three or five doors, from € 24,400. Has flared bodywork, a sports suspension to lower ground, some changes to the grille, the satin-covered mirrors, a rear spoiler and chromed exhaust terminal.

What you are most unlike the other 147 is that it has a mechanical self-differential type Torsen in the front axle. This difference fits the strength that makes each wheel within a range. In this way, the car can accelerate even if one of the two wheels with low adhesion. The version "Q2" of the Alfa GT (image) is also on sale for € 31,000.

In the interior, the steering wheel, change the knob and the handbrake handle are upholstered in leather with red stitching, this color is also used in the instrument panel, which is illuminated in white. Trims the steering wheel and console are gray, the pedals are made of aluminum.

The 147 'Q2' has, as standard equipment Six airbags, stability control "VDC" and developer of speed, among many other items. Optionally, the equipment can be supplemented with elements like xenon headlights, leather seats are sporty design with red stitching, a stereo "Bose" and the browser.

Version 'Collezione' may be chosen in six exterior colors for the body: 'Polar White', 'Gray Navona', 'Black Jarama "," Lipari Gray', 'Gray Stromboli "and" Black Kyalami. Leather upholstery is white and black dashboard is also bicolor.

Their equipment is plentiful: stability control, six airbags, two-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth connectivity for mobile phones, alloy wheels, 17 inches, radio-CD player (compatible with MP3 discs) and software speed. Alternatively, you may have lowered sport suspension, xenon headlamps, rear parking sensors, browser and disks charger.

Version 'Sport' is distinguished mainly because his body can be painted in two colors: one choice ( "Alfa Red ',' Alfa Silver 'or' Monte Azul ') and a glossy black for the roof, the central pillar and rear spoiler.

Other distinguishing features are the widening of the wings, grille and mirror covers chrome appearance. Upholstery combines the black and gray colors, and trims are black steering wheel and console.

It also has lowered suspension, chromed exhaust terminal and alloy wheels 17 inch design "Chrome Shadow", with 215/45 tires. The equipment includes six standard air bags, stability control, radio with CD player (compatible with MP3 discs) and air conditioning.

The Alfa Romeo 147 is a compact vehicle of 4.22 m length, which is available with a body of three or five door (more information). Can be chosen with three petrol engines: 1.6 liter 105 hp TS, TS 1.6 l 120 hp (test with this engine model 2001) TS and 2.0 l 150 hp (2001 model tested with this motor). Also available are two diesel engines: 1.9 liter JTD Multijet in variants 120 and 150 hp (test version of the JTD 150 bhp). He was also selling a version of "GTA", with a V6 petrol engine of 250 HP.

In addition to the new version is also available at other levels of equipment: 'Impression', 'Distinctive' and 'Selective'. All versions carry six airbags, antilock brakes (ABS), air conditioning, folding rear seat and match (60/40) and electric mirrors.

The 147 'Distinctive' also have radio with CD player (compatible with MP3 discs), stereo controls on the steering wheel, trip computer, rear head restraints, steering wheel and shift knob of leather, fog lamps, upholstery fabric ' Alfatex and alloy wheels of 15 inches.

In these two versions, the stability control (VDC) is optional (600 €).

Lastly, the versions' Selective 'lead, in addition to the above, stability control (VDC), two-zone climate control, leather upholstery, speed control cruise, xenon headlights, anti-theft alarm, front armrest with compartment , Bluetooth connectivity for mobile phone and alloy wheels of 17 inches (tires 215/45).

Optionally you can have, among other items of equipment, automatic anti-glare interior mirror, sunroof, wood steering wheel, heated front seats, rear parking control, sport suspension, rain sensor and browser.