Alfa Romeo 159 2005–2011 car dimensions: 4660 mm long, 1828 mm wide and 1422 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,430 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Turismo trim brings dual-zone automatic climate control and cruise control as standard, along with a CD/MP3 radio, Blue&Me Bluetooth hands-free and leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls. Six airbags and VDC stability control with hill holder are fitted across the range. Rear parking sensors come on Lusso and TI grades, while a 6.5-inch colour nav screen is optional. No factory reversing camera, blind-spot warning, lane keep or automatic emergency braking is listed.
The saloon boot holds 405 litres. Rear seats fold on some versions to take longer loads, though the opening and through-space remain limited compared with estates.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked 500 kg. Payload sits at 475 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the published equipment lists for this model.
The Turismo cabin has dual-zone automatic climate control, sports cloth seats with manual height, rake and lumbar adjustment, and a black leather steering wheel with audio controls. Front side windows use 5 mm thick glass for quieter running. A front armrest includes a temperature-controlled storage compartment. Electric multi-way seats with driver memory and heated front seats are available on higher grades.
1750 TBi combined fuel use 34.9 mpg, CO2 189 g/km, Euro 5.
Fuel tank holds 70 litres.
Scheduled servicing every 21,000 miles or 24 months.
Euro NCAP 5-star adult occupant rating.
Standard safety: six airbags, VDC with Hill Holder, ABS, ASR, EBD and brake assist.
Isofix rear anchors, seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters, fire prevention system.
The 1750 TBi petrol returns a combined 34.9 mpg with 189 g/km CO2 under the official cycle and meets Euro 5. The tank is 70 litres.
Manufacturer scheduled servicing falls every 21,000 miles or 24 months. An annual oil and filter change is advised. The 1750 TBi uses a timing belt that the maker schedules for replacement around 63,000 miles or five years.
Euro NCAP awarded the 159 five stars for adult occupant protection. Standard kit on the Turismo includes six airbags, VDC stability control with hill holder, ABS with EBD and brake assist, Isofix points, pretensioners and a fire prevention system.
Keep the car by following the service schedule closely, especially the timing belt on the TBi engine, and check suspension bushes which wear with the firm chassis set-up.
Length 4660 mm, Width 1828 mm, Height 1422 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (159 2005–2011)
Sources: manufacturer data, Alfa Romeo UK brochure 04.5.0535.02, printed 10/2011, 1750 TBi 200 bhp saloon, Alfa Red is on that brochure’s colour chart.