Alfa Romeo Brera (06-10) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 13 April 2006 Last Updated: 22 September 2010 The Brera was never meant to be a road going car - it actually started life as an ItalDesign concept car based around a Maserati in 2003, however, Alfa submitted to demand and went ahead with a production version. Developed alongside the 159 the Brera shares exterior and interior styling cues, as well as engines and gearboxes. It's more of a grand tourer than an outright sports car but is still enjoyable to drive and is available with two petrol engines plus a refined diesel. A sportier Brera S was introduced in 2008 and this limited edition model comes with tuned suspension, a lower ride height and larger alloy wheels making it more focused on demanding roads. In 2010 Alfa Romeo introduced the 200bhp 1750TBi engine on the good-looking Brera range. 4 out of 5 Other Alfa Romeo reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £23,500 - £36,682 Used price range: £6,417 - £22,747 View all used prices Get an Alfa Romeo Brera (06-10) information pack Next steps Alfa Romeo Brera cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 37 models like this for sale, starting at £7,499. Find used Alfa Romeo Breras for sale Stunning looks, wonderful interior styling, decent luggage space, lovely V6 engine Not quite as good to drive as it looks, cramped rear seats, boot awkward to access The Brera was never meant to be a road going car - it actually started life as an ItalDesign concept car based around a Maserati in 2003, however, Alfa submitted to demand and went ahead with a production version. Developed alongside the 159 the Brera shares exterior and interior styling cues, as well as engines and gearboxes. It's more of a grand tourer than an outright sports car but is still enjoyable to drive and is available with two petrol engines plus a refined diesel. A sportier Brera S was introduced in 2008 and this limited edition model comes with tuned suspension, a lower ride height and larger alloy wheels making it more focused on demanding roads. In 2010 Alfa Romeo introduced the 200bhp 1750TBi engine on the good-looking Brera range. Driving & Performance Performance 3.5 out of 5"There isn’t a slow Brera, although there is a knack to getting the best out of each engine. The..." Handling 3.5 out of 5"The Brera's handling doesn't quite match its superb looks. Grip levels are good but it’s not as..." Comfort Comfort 2.5 out of 5"The Brera rides well with forgiving suspension, although the S version is far stiffer and can fidget..." Practicality 3 out of 5"Few coupes come with a boot as generous as the one in the Brera - at 300 litres capacity it's almost..." Equipment 4 out of 5"All Breras get stability control, a hill-hold function, seven airbags, Isofix child-seat fixings on..." Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5"The Brera has a wonderfully evocative cabin with real Italian flair. The centre console is angled..." Costs Running costs 3 out of 5"The Brera is not cheap. It's been priced to be competitive against the Audi TT - so cars like the..." Green credentials 2 out of 5"The Brera is quite a polluting model. With an average of 237g/km CO2 across the model line-up, its..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"The Brera comes with most of the safety features you'd expect in a modern car including seven..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"Both petrol engines are chain driven so will not need work to replace cambelts, and the cars should..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"Alfa is trying improve its image among buyers by making its dealerships more upmarket but surveys..." Buying used 3.5 out of 5"The Brera should hold its value well thanks to its stylish looks and relative rarity. The diesel..." Selling 4 out of 5"The Brera is a desirable and attractive car and should be easy to sell. Alfa will only be bringing..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Alfa Romeo Brera (06-10) 2.4 JTDM (210bhp) 3d 4 out of 5 “ It's not practical, everything about it is just too small to be usefull. ” Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Alfa Romeo Brera cars for sale We have 37 models like this for sale. Find Alfa Romeo Brera cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Alfa Romeo Brera (06-10) 2.4 JTDM (210bhp) 3d 4 out of 5 “ It's not practical, everything about it is just too small to be usefull. ”