The Alfa Romeo 159 (2005-2011) was presented to the public in Geneva in 2005 as a successor model Alfa 156. With his special form, he announced the fight against mostly German competitors. Unfortunately, he has proven to be an unreliable partner, with some banal mistakes.
Year of production: 2005 - 2011
Redesign: 2008.
Predecessor: Alfa 156
Class: Middle class
Competitors: volvo s60, BMW 3, Mercedes Benz C, Audi A4Peugeot 508 Renault Laguna
Models: Wagon, Sedan
Advantages - Alfa Romeo 159
+ Appearance
+ Maneuvers
+ Security
+ 2,4 JTDM diesel engine
Weaknesses - Alfa Romeo 159
- Problems with 1.9 JTD engines
- Lack of spare wheel
- Some weak engines
- Exterior sensitivity
- Spaciousness at the back
Alfa Romeo 159 is much higher quality than the 156 produced earlier, Alfa has been able to dramatically reduce the electronics failure rate and drive that owners of Alfa Romeo 156 regularly complain about.
12.03.2007 - Defect on the roof sled. (Caravan version)
27.07.2007 - Possible loss of control of the vehicle.
07.12.2007 - Error in the production of brake hoses.
13.04.2009 - Possible loss of braking aid due to damage to the vacuum pump.
2005.: Presentation at the Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo 159 sedan; 1.8 petrol engine (140 hp), 1.9 JTS (160 hp), 2.2 JTS (185 hp), 3.2 JTS V6 (260 hp) and 1.9 JTDM turbo diesel (120 hp, 150 hp), 2.4 JTDM (200 hp).
2006.: debut at the Geneva Motor Show, Sportwagon.
2007.: 2.4 JTDM diesel engine (210 HP).
2008.: small restailing.
2009.: 1.75 TBi petrol engine (200 hp, turbo), diesel 1.9 JTDM eco (120 hp), 2.0 JTDM and 2.0 JTDM eco (both 170 hp).
2010.: 2.0 JTDM diesel engine (136 HP). Withdrawal of 1.9 JTDM and 2.4 JTDM versions.
2011.: Production termination, no heirs.
Alfa Romeo 159 - engines
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