Alfa Romeo GTV (96-04) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 06 May 2009
Coupés are all about style - something the GTV has in abundance. Despite being around since 1996 it still looks fantastic inside and out, helped by a mid-life facelift. You'll have to make sacrifices in the practicality department since the rear seats are only fit for luggage, and it's not cheap to run either with thirsty petrol engines. However it's enjoyable to drive and quick too - if you want a bit of Italian soul then the GTV could be the answer.
3.5 out of 5

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2 out of 5

Running costs

Depreciation is pretty horrendous, and the V6 in particular is thirsty and not cheap to insure. It's really only a car to buy if you're a performance fan or love Alfa's - not if you have one eye on running costs. The 2.0-litre is cheaper to own, but lacks the kudos and pace of the V6.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

10,000 miles.

Warranty

Three years mechanical, eight years bodywork.

Road tax (12 months)

£220.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

1.5 out of 5

Green credentials

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    220
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    315

CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

The GTV is a polluting model and with an average of 245g/km CO2 across the line-up, its emissions are high for a sports coupe. It's worth noting that the line-up does not feature any diesel models, which typically produce less carbon dioxide than petrol engines with similar power outputs. The range is thirsty too, averaging just 28mpg.

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