The 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 Test Drive Diary

• This is my third visit to Alfa Romeo showroom which located in the industrial area of section 13/2 ,Petaling Jaya.

• It actually next to Land Rover showroom as well.The showroom is  nicely display , simple and neat.

• That day i meet En.Mazmi Syah ( Sales Specialist ) who also a big fan of Alfa Romeo and he fall in love with it.

• The 1st sign when you look at the car is the design is very sexy, very sporty and very fast.( the feeling )

• We take a spin for about  10 km drive.1st encounter with the 159 when you enter the car which is the cockpit is very simple , sporty and straight forward very" Italia".

• The gear box is a Selespeed ( Manual + Auto ), 6 speed , front wheel drive, 2.2 litre( 185bhp) andJTS( direct injection).

• You can choose to drive manually or auto by using with or without paddle shift , the car just perform tremendously.Or if you are looking for maximun flat out then just press the "Sport Mode" it will take you to the higher level.

• After a while i request Mazmi to demonstrate the beauty of the 159 with the traction control "ON" and he really drive fast and cut through twister corner on the public road .

• You actually can hear the cornering sound of the tyre but the ride is very firm indeed. 

• Good news : Do you still remember the car chase scene in the tunnel & the quarry of the James Bond movie " The Quantum Of Solace".That 159 version  is 3.2 litre V6( 260bhp) all wheel drive and  is coming to town soon.

•  Please contact En.Mazmi Syah at 018-3765100 or email to him at mazmi.syah.munzani@simedarby.com .

• Verdict : +   striking design , staggering and stunning                    performance and good price.

                 -  typical Alfa looks, interior's space is a bit cramped,  back seat head and leg room not great.

• Greatest rival : BMW 323i , Audi A4 1.8T , Ford Mondeo 2.3 .