Alfa Romeo 159 Saloon (06-11) - Review

There were originally two equipment levels to choose between. Turismo models are equipped with electric windows front and rear, dual-zone climate control, electric heated and folding door mirrors, an electronic key with start button, CD player, cruise control and either 16 or 17-inch alloy wheels. The Lusso models add leather trim, rain and light sensors and rear parking sensors. June 2007 saw the introduction of the TI (short for Turismo Internazionale) as a sporty variant. TI cars get a unique body kit, lowered sports suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, red Brembo brake callipers plus chrome effect door mirrors and exhaust. Inside it adds electrically adjustable and heated leather front sports seats along with sports dials, aluminium sports pedals, kick plates and trim inserts. In August 2009, Alfa revised the trim levels slightly to Turismo, Turismo Sport, Elegante, Lusso and TI. The first of the newer trim levels is Turismo Sport which comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, sports seats, a sports leather steering wheel with stereo controls, a leather gear lever and sports dials. The Elegante trim adds to the Turismo variant with rear parking sensors, rain sensitive wipers, automatic lights and a Bluetooth system (known as Blue&Me).