Alfa Romeo 147 1.6-Litre TS Car Review

Facts At A Glance
Car: Alfa Romeo 147 1.6-litre TS
Prices: £15,215-£16,915 – on the road
Insurance Group: 12
Emissions: 194g/km
Performance: 0-60mph 10.6s Max Speed 121mph
Fuel Consumption: (urban) 25.2mpg / (extra urban) 44.1mpg / (combined) 34.4mpg
Safety: Twin front, window & side airbags, ABS with EBD
Dimensions: Length/Width/Height, 4430/1745/1415mm

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The new Alfa Romeo 147 1.6-Litre TS has one great feature that everyone will agree on - the beautiful purr of the engine. The sound of this car reminds you that you are not riding in a weak, wimpy, low-powered car. Instead, you are driving a car with some heart and some class.

The Alfa Romeo 147 has many style advantages. It is a sporty compact with an urban flair. Its 5-door model overcomes the stodgy look of other 5-door vehicles by hiding the door handles ingeniously. The auto has recently undergone an update, with the headlamps and taillights changed and revisions on the front bumper and back tailgate. Of course the same elegant styling of the exotic Italian Alfa Romeo is still present in the 147 1.6-Litre TS, from the exterior lines right down to the exotic dashboard with Italian lettering. The overall effect is a happy blend of elegant and sporty style and function.

The stats of the Alfa Romeo 147 TS show some of the other reasons it is a car to be noticed. The Alfa Romeo 147 TS can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in 10.6 seconds. From there, the speed will climb to a full 121 mph at top speed. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6-Litre TS gets about 25mpg in town, 44mpg out of town, and over 34mpg average during periods of combined use. One engine puts out an exciting 105 bhp at 5600rpm and has a peak torque of 140Nm at 4200rpm. A slight change in the engine offers 120 bhp at 6200rpm; the peak torque for that one is 146Nm at 4200rpm.

The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6-Litre TS has Anti-Lock Brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution. This brake system is extremely helpful if you have to drive in all kinds of weather. The Alfa Romeo 147 has other safety features as well, including airbags in the front and sides, and at the windows. Adding to the safety as well as the handling, the car has a superstar suspension with a high wishbone suspension in the front and the sturdy McPherson suspension in the rear. The car is more than safe; it is a pleasure to drive. It handles wonderfully, hugging the road and showing good response to steering and brakes. Driving it is not only enjoyable, it is fun.

Of course, you will want to feel pampered when you drive your Alfa Romeo 147 1.6-Litre TS and you will have every luxury to help you. An excellent sound system provides the music from CDs or radio, with controls on the steering wheel. The auto is climate controlled, with the option of dual-zoned automatic control. The auto is available with lavish leather interior, to make the luxury complete.

Everything about the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6-Litre TS adds up to a classy, sporty, and, yes, practical and affordable delight. Look it over from top to bottom and analyze the statistics. You will be impressed, but what will really tug at your heart strings is that heavenly growl in the engine. There is no match for it anywhere.