Especificaciones y análisis del Alfa Romeo 159
Power
120HP
Torque
280Nm
Consumption
5.9l/100
Emissions
157g/km
0-100 km/h
10.7s
Top Speed
193km/h
Weight
1555kg
Price
27,970€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
405 L
70 L
88 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm 120 CV Distinctive (2008-2009)
General description
The Alfa Romeo 159 is not just a sedan; it's a statement of intent, a rolling sculpture born from Italian passion. In this version with the 120 horsepower 1.9 JTDm diesel engine, it presents itself as an option that seeks to conquer both reason and heart, offering a balance between efficiency and the brand's unmistakable 'cuore sportivo'.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 159 is an experience that involves all the senses. Despite its contained power, the generous 280 Nm of torque pushes decisively from low revs, inviting you to link curves with superb confidence. Its chassis, with a sophisticated double wishbone suspension on both axles, feels glued to the asphalt, communicating every detail of the road through precise and direct steering. The six-speed manual gearbox is the perfect accomplice to extract the character of an engine that, although diesel, has a sound with personality. It's not the fastest, but it is one of those that makes you feel most like a driver.
Design and aesthetics
Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Alfa 159 is a timeless work of art. Its aggressive and magnetic front end, with the iconic triangular grille and the piercing gaze of its six headlights, is unforgettable. The side profile is pure tension and elegance, with a high waistline and muscular proportions that give it an imposing presence. The clean and powerful rear end completes an ensemble that, even today, continues to turn heads and elicit sighs. Inside, the cabin envelops you in a driver-oriented cockpit, with gauges recessed in their cowls and a center console that breathes sportiness and Italian style.
Technology and features
Under its spectacular skin, the 159 housed advanced technology for its time. The heart of the car, the 1.9 JTDm engine, is an example of Fiat-Alfa Romeo's excellence in diesel engines, using a common-rail system to offer smooth power delivery and a very reasonable consumption of 5.9 liters per hundred kilometers. Its platform, extensively modified by Alfa, provided it with structural rigidity and a suspension layout worthy of a sports car, always prioritizing dynamic behavior and active safety.
Competition
At its launch, the Alfa Romeo 159 faced the all-powerful German armada, composed of the BMW 3 Series, the Audi A4, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. While its Teutonic rivals played the cards of technical perfection, efficiency, and brand prestige, the 159 counterattacked with an irresistible weapon: beauty and soul. It was the passionate alternative, the car bought with the heart, offering a design and driving sensations that clearly differentiated it in a very competitive segment.
Conclusion
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm is much more than a mid-2000s diesel sedan. It is proof that a practical car for daily use can also be an object of desire, a source of emotions, and a pleasure to behold. It represents one of the pinnacles of Alfa Romeo design, a car with immense character that rewards you with an authentic driving experience and makes you feel special every time you look at it or drive it. A choice for those who understand that driving is, and always should be, a pleasure.