Car: Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDm 16v
Prices: £17,615-£19,315 – on the road
Insurance Group: 14
Emissions: 157g/km
Performance: 0-60mph 8.8s / Max Speed 129 mph
Fuel Consumption: (combined) 47.9mpg
Safety: Twin front, window & side airbags, VDC, ABS, traction control,
Dimensions: Length/Width/Height, 4430/1745/1415mm
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The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V serves its driver well with its combination of high performance and elegant styling. In a diesel, this is no small feat. Diesels of the past have often been rough-riding, ugly beasts. The Alfa Romeo 1.9 JTDM 16V breaks all the stereotypes with its refined lines and its exceptional vitality and responsiveness. The car offers beautiful Italian styling and design at a reasonable price.
The JTDM 16V is a master of power and torque, yielding 150bhp at 4000rpm and 305Nm of torque at 2000rpm. Go from 0 to 60mph in just 8.8 seconds in this beefy car, with a top speed of 129mph. The special Multi-jet injection system of the Alfa Romeo 1.9 JTDM 16V is highly developed to the point of reducing response time dramatically. This feature also contributes to the fuel efficiency of the car, a thrifty 48mpg for combined urban and highway driving.
Yet, with all that muscle, the Alfa Romeo 147 is still a sound and safe car. It offers impressive control features like the high-tech braking system with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist. The suspension is sound, with a wishbone configuration in front and McPherson struts in the rear. The Alfa Romeo 147 further protects against crash injuries with its 6 airbags placed strategically around the cabin.
The comfort of the Alfa 147 is compelling, with adjustable seats including lumbar support, adjustable steering column, and a cabin that is deceptively roomy considering the profile of the vehicle. It comes standard with climate control, radio and CD, and cruise control for those long trips. The leather option is an excellent one for the seats, patently Alfa Romeo style.
The body style is elegant, with classic lines and intriguing details. The gorgeous lines of the car are designed so that has the appearance of a much more expensive sports car than it is. Never mind that it is a hatchback, it is still sporty and wonderful. A part of the reason the sportiness is not lost in the hatchback design is that the door handles are tucked away out of sight. Even more than that, the profile of the Alfa 147 1.9 JTDM 16V has an overall appeal that is hard to beat.
You will turn heads when you drive down the street in your Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V, but you will not cause ear damage. Unlike many noisy diesels of the past, the car is very quiet, only emitting a smooth, steady and low volume hum. It has low emissions, especially for a diesel, and so it is a welcome addition to the neighborhood in that regard as well.
Yet, when the rubber meets the road, you will make your final judgment of any car on the way it drives out. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDM 16V is satisfying in every way. It handles well, taking the curves in the road with ease. Its braking system is right up there with the best. Driving it gives you a feeling of freedom and power. This car fulfills every need and desire you might have for a compact car, both in performance and in its stunning lines.
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