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12 Apr 2011

ALFA 159 RANGE RECEIVES NEW 2.0 JTDM 136 BHP ENGINE AND ADDED STYLE

The 2011 Alfa 159 range has just been enhanced with new interior trim and equipment, as well as a new 136 bhp 2.0 JTDM engine.

The 2011 Alfa 159 range has just been enhanced with new interior trim and equipment, as well as a new 136 bhp 2.0 JTDM engine.

The 2.0 JTDM 136 bhp engine is an up-to-date Euro 5 power unit equipped with a variable geometry turbocharger able to deliver an impressive 350 Nm of torque at low engine speeds (1750 rpm). The combination provides lively performance together with low fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions (134 g/km for the Saloon - 137 g/km for the Sportwagon). These figures make the Alfa 159 a more competitive alternative to company car and fleet buyers basing their choice on CO2 emissions.

This new engine complements the Euro 5 diesel range for the Alfa 159, positioning it in the most important diesel power band within segment D, and achieving an excellent balance between strong performance, running costs, comfort and driving flexibility over long distances.

In addition, the Alfa 159 now offers new sports cloth upholstery and a top-quality sports leather in black or natural, as well as a cabin environment which is further enriched with elegant chrome-plated three-layer treatment or brush black aluminium inserts on the dashboard, on the mouldings and on the central console.

The revised range features three trim specifications; the entry level Turismo trim is complemented by two further trim levels; one designed for occupant comfort - Lusso, and the other dedicated to a sporty feel - TI.

Turismo specification features six airbags, electric front and rear windows, dual zone automatic climate control, new sports cloth upholstery, cruise control, front fog lights, car radio with CD/MP3 player and eight speakers, Blue&MeTM (Bluetooth® hands-free system), black leather steering with remote controls, black leather gear knob, 16" alloy wheels, and a host of safety features and detailed design attributes.

The Lusso version features leather upholstery, visibility pack, sports dials with white illumination, darkened interior headlining, black aluminium centre console and steering wheel trim inserts, dark chrome painted dashboard and door trim inserts, rear parking sensors, stainless steel kick plates and 17" Multi-spoke design alloy wheels.

TI versions are distinguished by 19" TI spoked alloy wheels, side skirts, lowered sports suspension and red painted brake callipers. Inside, the TI environment is recognisable from the wraparound seats trimmed in black Sports leather and Alcantara, sports pedal unit in aluminium and kick plates with the TI logo and sports steering wheel in leather with remote controls, leather gear knob and leather handbrake lever. For an innovative, hi-tech look, new carbon fibre inserts on the central console and steering wheel may be ordered as options.

The latest Alfa Romeo 159 range guarantees high levels of performance and technology through a range of engines that are state-of-the-art in terms of technology, performance levels and eco-friendliness. In addition to the 2.0 JTDM 136 bhp, already mentioned, the range is complemented by two lively units, a 1750 200 bhp turbo petrol and a 2.0 JTDM 170 bhp with variable geometry turbine, both compliant with Euro 5 standards.

In terms of safety, the Alfa 159 offers as standard a vehicle dynamic stability control system (VDC), including an ASR anti-slip function, Hill Holder hill start assistance and emergency braking assistance, plus six airbags (2 front, 2 sidebags and 2 window bags).

TECH SPEC

CHARACTERISTICS 2.0 JTDM 16V 136 bhp
No. of cylinders, arrangement 4 in line
Bore x stroke (mm) 83.0 x 90.4
Displacement (cc) 1956
Compression ratio 16.5 : 1
Max. power output bhp (kW-EC) at rpm 136 (100) 4000
Peak torque Nm (kgm-EC) at rpm 350 (35.7) 1750
Timing system 2 OHCs (toothed belt), hydraulic tappets, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel feed MultiJet direct injection with turbocharger and intercooler - Bosch EDC 16C39 electronic engine management system
Exhaust pipe One with polished tip
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12V)  
Battery: capacity (Ah) / Generator (A) 90 / 150
TRANSMISSION  
Drive Front
Number of gears 6 + 1R
Final ratio 3.579: 1
TYRES  
Standard version 205/55 R16
STEERING SYSTEM  
Steering system Rack and pinion with hydraulic servo
Steering diameter kerb-to-kerb (m) 11.1
SUSPENSION  
Front High double wishbone 
Rear Multilink architecture
BRAKES - (DISCS)  
Front (mm) Ventilated 305 x 28 D, 60 mm floating calliper
Rear (mm) Solid 278 x 12 D, combined 38 mm floating calliper
WEIGHTS - TANK CAPACITY  
Fuel tank (Iit.) 70
Kerb weight DIN (kg) 1490  [1540]
Max. towable weight (kg) 1500
PERFORMANCE  
Top speed mph (km/h) 126 (202)   [124 (200)]
Acceleration (driver + 30 kg) 0-62 mph (s) 9.9 [10.1]
FUEL CONSUMPTION - EMISSIONS*  
urban cycle mpg (l/100km) 42.8 (6.6)   [41.5 (6.8)]
extra-urban cycle mpg (l/100km) 67.3 (4.2)   [65.7 (4.3)]
combined cycle  mpg (l/100km) 55.4 (5.1)   [54.3 (5.2)]
Exhaust emissions - CO2 (g/km) 134  [137]
Emissions Standard EU V
   
* according to 1999/100EC directive  
Information in brackets [....] indicates data for the Alfa 159 Sportwagon
   

TRIM LEVELS

Turismo
VDC with Hill Holder (ABS + ASR + EBD + Brake Assistant) Car radio with CD / MP3 player and 8 speakers
Fire Prevention System (FPS) Black leather steering wheel and gear knob with remote audio controls
Driver, passenger, front side &  window airbags Front armrest with temperature controlled storage compartment
Passenger airbag deactivation Sports cloth upholstery
Isofix attachments on rear seats with third upper central attachment Front seats manually adjustable (height, rake, lumbar adjustment for driver and passenger)
Front seatbelts with pretentioners and load limiters 16'' Design alloy wheels with 215/55 R16 tyres
Alfa code immobiliser and alarm system Space saver 16" spare steel wheel
Electronic key with remote central locking and boot release Front fog lights
Third rear headrest 60/40 split folding rear seats and armrest with storage compartment (Sportwagon only)
"Follow-Me Home" headlights Electrically folding wing mirros
Dark painted centre console and steering wheel trim inserts Blue&MeTM (Bluetooth® hands-free system with voice recognition and media player with USB port in the glove box)
Light painted dashboard and door trim inserts 17'' Multi -spoke design alloy wheels with 225/50 tyres (Standard on 1750 TBi engine only)
Electric front and rear windows with one touch function Cruise control
Dual zone automatic climate control Mechanical tilting action for driver and passenger seats
On-board instrumentation with multifunctional display and trip computer Aluminium brake calipers with Alfa Romeo designation
Dials with white illumination Twin chrome exhaust tail pipes (only on 1750 TBi engine)
Darkened interior headlining  
     
Lusso   TI
     
As 159 Turismo plus:   As 159 Lusso plus:
Visibility Pack (rain, dusk & condensation sensors,  electrochromic rearview mirror with deactivation button  and Air Quality System)   Black leather sports steering wheel and gear knob with red stitching
TI black sports leather / Alcantara upholstery
Stainless steel kick plates   Red painted brake calipers
Twin exhaust tail pipes (Standard on 1750 TBi engine only)   Lowered sports suspension
Side skirts
Black sports leather steering wheel and gear knob with black stitching   60/40 split folding rear seats and armrest  with storage compartment (Saloon only)
Sports dials with white illumination   Satin effect wing mirrors
Rear parking sensors   Aluminium sports pedals
17'' Multi-spoke design alloy wheels with 225/50 R17 tyres   TI badging
Aluminium kickplates with TI logo
Darkened interior headlining   Engine badge exclusion
Black aluminium centre console and steering wheel trim inserts   Heated front seats
Chrome exhaust tail pipe
Dark chrome painted dashboard and door trim inserts   19" TI spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 R19 tyres
 
12V plug in boot (Sportwagon versions only)    

PRICE LIST

    Basic Price   VAT   Retail Price   OTR Charges   Total  OTR
ALFA 159 SALOON                    
1750 TBi 200 bhp Turismo   £18,720.39   £3,744.08   £22,464.47   £1,050.53   £23,515.00
1750 TBi 200 bhp Lusso   £20,095.39   £4,019.08   £24,114.47   £1,050.53   £25,165.00
1750 TBi 200 bhp TI   £21,345.39   £4,269.08   £25,614.47   £1,050.53   £26,665.00
2.0 JTDM 136 bhp Turismo   £18,149.56   £3,629.91   £21,779.47   £720.53   £22,500.00
2.0 JTDM 136 bhp Lusso   £19,524.56   £3,904.91   £23,429.47   £720.53   £24,150.00
2.0 JTDM 136 bhp TI   £20,774.56   £4,154.91   £24,929.47   £720.53   £25,650.00
2.0 JTDM 170 bhp Turismo   £18,982.89   £3,796.58   £22,779.47   £720.53   £23,500.00
2.0 JTDM 170 bhp Lusso   £20,357.89   £4,071.58   £24,429.47   £720.53   £25,150.00
2.0 JTDM 170 bhp TI   £21,607.89   £4,321.58   £25,929.47   £720.53   £26,650.00
                     
ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON                    
1750 TBi 200 bhp Turismo SW   £19,762.06   £3,952.41   £23,714.47   £1,050.53   £24,765.00
1750 TBi 200 bhp Lusso SW   £21,137.06   £4,227.41   £25,364.47   £1,050.53   £26,415.00
1750 TBi 200 bhp TI SW   £22,387.06   £4,477.41   £26,864.47   £1,050.53   £27,915.00
2.0 JTDM 136 bhp Turismo SW   £19,191.22   £3,838.24   £23,029.47   £720.53   £23,750.00
2.0 JTDM 136 bhp Lusso SW   £20,566.22   £4,113.24   £24,679.47   £720.53   £25,400.00
2.0 JTDM 136 bhp TI SW   £21,816.22   £4,363.24   £26,179.47   £720.53   £26,900.00
2.0 JTDM 170 bhp Turismo SW   £20,012.06   £4,002.41   £24,014.47   £735.53   £24,750.00
2.0 JTDM 170 bhp Lusso SW   £21,387.06   £4,277.41   £25,664.47   £735.53   £26,400.00
2.0 JTDM 170 bhp TI SW   £22,637.06   £4,527.41   £27,164.47   £735.53   £27,900.00

ENDS

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Head office contacts:

Ross Milton, Press Officer on 01753 571717 or email ross.milton@alfaromeo.com or

Anna Angelini, PR Manager, Alfa Romeo UK on 01753 571717 or email anna.angelini@alfaromeo.com  or

Peter Newton, PR Director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd on 01753 511431 or email peter.newton@fiat.com

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