Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Shooting brakes or sport wagons are supposed to look like the more mature designation of the saloon that it was based. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon is certainly based on the normal 159 saloon but it manages to look more stunning than the actual saloon itself. Critics are quick to point out that car buyers will only consider the 159 Sportwagon for the looks alone. Nothing wrong in that regard as the 159 Sportwagon is both practical and stylish at the same time.
A few niggles about the wagon configuration of the 159 is that it offers almost the same level of space than the saloon. The important thing to remember is that the Alfa Romeo 159 is a spacious car no matter what body configuration that you choose. Add to that the availability of an AWD option for the Sportwagon variant and what you get is a valid excuse to bring that handsome fascia to the nearest dirt and mountain road.
Driving dynamics are reputed to be the same as compared to the 159 saloon and gives a perfect balance between ride comfort and handling. Keep in mind that Alfa Romeo’s are proper sporting cars and this made more evident in the perfectly balanced chassis and fairly accurate steering.
Refinement is also one thing that seems to enamor fans and driving enthusiasts as the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon remains quiet even when driven at speed. The petrol and diesel lumps are also perfect examples of refinement as they remain quiet and capable even when pushed to the limit.
The base 1.8-litre petrol is adequate but the 2.2-litr is the preferred choice when it comes to outright performance. Spend a little more at your favorite Alfa Romeo dealer and you are given the choice between a 3.2-litre V6 petrol and the fabulous 2.2-litre five-cylinder diesel.
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