Is the Alfa Romeo 159 reliable?

Is the Alfa Romeo 159 reliable?

Some 159 owners swear by their cars – others swear at them. Reliability is patchy, with a wide range of issues reported. The engine's ECU can give up the ghost, particularly on the diesel cars, resulting in a total loss of power and stranded owner.

Is Alfa Romeo 159 fast?

With a top speed of 152 mph, the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24v Q4 takes joint sixteenth place.

What engine is in Alfa Romeo 159?

Specifications

Model	Engine	Power
Petrol engines
1.9 JTS	I4	160 PS (1 hp) at 6,500 rpm
2.2 JTS	I4	185 PS (1 hp) at 6,500 rpm
3.2 V6 JTS Q4	V6	260 PS (1 hp) at 6,200 rpm

What is Alfa Q Tronic?

Q-Tronic is an automatic gearbox with a manual gear shift mode, installed on Alfa Romeo cars. ... Manual control is made possible by means of special firmware. This allows the driver to control the engine torque manually, improving the vehicle's dynamics and off-road capability.

What does JTS stand for Alfa?

Jet Thrust Stoichiometric The JTS engine (Jet Thrust Stoichiometric) is a gasoline direct injection engine produced by Alfa Romeo. It exists in two forms, straight-4 and V6, and was introduced into the Alfa lineup in 2002.

What replaced Alfa 159?

Alfa Romeo Giulia Alfa Romeo will replace the ageing 159 with the new Giulia - but not until 2014.

What is the fastest Alfa?

The new 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the fastest Alfa Romeo model on the road, as it can go from 0-to-60 mph in just 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 176 miles per hour. Right behind it is the 2020 Giulia Quadrifoglio, which has a top speed of 191 miles per hour and can go from 0-to-60 mph in 3.8 seconds.

Are Alfa Romeos reliable?

Survey awarded Alfa Romeo with a fifth place overall reliability score in a field of 32 manufacturers. Alfa Romeo outperformed brands like Honda and Subaru along with luxury rivals Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW.

What replaced the Alfa 159?

Alfa Romeo Giulia Alfa Romeo will replace the ageing 159 with the new Giulia - but not until 2014.

Who owns Alfa Romeo now?

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles FCA Italy Alfa Romeo/Organizzazioni principali Alfa Romeo is an Italian premium car manufacturer famous for its lineup of luxury sport vehicles. Aristocrat and investor Ugo Stella founded the company in 1910, but who owns Alfa Romeo now? Nearly one hundred years after its founding, the Fiat Chrysler Automobile Group purchased Alfa Romeo in 2007.

What kind of engine does an Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon have?

• This Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8v was produced from 20. It's a facelift of the 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8v. It's a front-wheel drive front-engined medium estate with 5 doors & 5 seats.

How fast is the Mercedes-Benz 159 Sportwagon?

• With 118 BHP, the turbocharged 1.9 Litre 8v Inline 4 diesel engine accelerates this 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8v to 62 mph in 10.9 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 119 mph. Having a kerb weight of 1605 kg, it achieves 47.1 mpg on average and can travel 725 miles before requiring a refill of its 70 litre capacity fuel tank.

What is the difference between the 159 Sportwagon and 156 Sportwagon?

• The earlier car was an afterthought, that appeared three years after the 156 saloon - but the 159 Sportwagon was developed alongside its saloon counterpart, launched in 2006. The Sportwagon is much stiffer than the old model, making it feel better on the road but one of the biggest improvements is to its load carrying ability.

What are the different Alfa Romeo 159 trims?

• Alfa 159 trims range from Turismo and Turismo Sport, through Elegante and Lusso, to sporty Ti. Lusso (leather, cruise control, climate control and parking sensors) is the one you’re most likely to come across.