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Always regarded as a masterpiece of design and desirability, the Alfa 147 is renowned for its distinctiveness and verve. It enhances everyday driving satisfaction to the point where an ordinary trip becomes an experience packed with emotion. Contemporary Italian design both inside and out contains unique details such as the striking headlight clusters which accentuate the prominent shield with its five metal bars topped by the famous Alfa Romeo badge. With a range of powerful diesel and petrol engines, impeccable roadholding and the latest in technology, safety and comfort, the Alfa 147 is a true luxury hatchback. Available with either three or five doors, the Alfa 147 exudes the pride, the passion and sheer exuberance of Italian design that is uniquely ‘Alfa Romeo’.

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Number of reviews: 7 Page: 1

Ian Knight, Kent

Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTDm Turismo 2008

There is no doubt that this is a great looking car but it is badly let down by the poor suspension and handling. The engine is pretty good though, the 1.9 JTDm Turismo is the best of the lot.

Submitted: 07/05/2008 15:44:58

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David Sumner Smith, Surrey

Alfa Romeo 147 JTD Lusso Multijet 16V 2004

The 147 is like a fiery Italian mistress. Great for an enjoyable fling, but not so wonderful for a long term relationship. On the plus side, the 147 looks fantastic, the seats are comfortable, the 6-speed manual gearbox is great & the multijet turbo-diesel engine is fantastic, offering strong performance & better than 40mpg economy. And it’s compact enough to be great fun for a B-road blast. But there are too many niggles to recommend it wholeheartedly: The protective tray under the engine keeps coming loose. The ride quality is poor on roads that aren’t smooth (ie most). The body panels (particularly the roof) pick up dents very easily. The factory-fit sat-nav is quaint at best & the stereo is temperamental. The colouring on the leather is easily worn away. And the Bose speakers in the rear doors are for show only - they don’t have wires attached!

Submitted: 25/03/2008 09:05:52

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Arif Alli, London

Alfa Romeo 147 2002

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Submitted: 02/01/2008 12:17:41

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Daniel Lewis, Swansea

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Turismo

Steering good, handling not so good. Everything about this car is slightly too fiddly and this detracts from what is otherwise a pretty good car. All in all an OK car but interior space is limited and not the most comfortable of drives.

Submitted: 22/10/2007 09:51:37

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Eric Kralicek, London

Alfa Romeo 147

I also LOVE my 147. Both fun to drive and reliable.

Submitted: 28/08/2007 11:58:55

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Ryan, Oxfordshire

Alfa Romeo 147 2001

I bought this car on the back of it's winning car of the year ib 2001. It's six years old now and still going strong. Excellent reliability and does not look dated despite it now being now classed as an "older" car.

Submitted: 23/08/2007 14:17:25

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Kevin, Essex

Alfa Romeo 147

I LOVE my Alfa Romeo 147. Although it has received a bit of a bad press in the UK I have found it to be the best sports car that I have ever owned. The 1.9 JTD engine makes it very nippy and this is a very good looking model. Don't believe the press, this a great car!

Submitted: 25/07/2007 14:25:53

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