Alfa Romeo Spider (07-10) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 16 January 2009
What's most notable about the Spider aren’t its sharp lines or charismatic engines. Or even the attention to detail in the interior. After all these are bread-and-butter to Alfa Romeo. The biggest surprise is what you can expect after you’ve bought the car - and for a change it's good news. For once passion is starting to translate into decent service from dealers - many new, upmarket, sites have been appointed while those with bad records have gone. There's now better performance when it comes to reliability and customer service that’s more fitting for buyers spending BMW and Audi money on a car. It means for the first time, it’s possible to recommend an Alfa on all its merits – not just those that are skin deep.
4 out of 5

Equipment

All versions of the Spider have the same standard specification. This includes electric windows, electric mirrors, dual zone climate control, remote central locking, alarm, five airbags including a driver's knee airbag, keyless start, CD/radio with six speakers and steering wheel-mounted controls, brushed aluminium centre console, leather steering wheel and gearknob, rear parking sensor, cruise control, trip computer, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, 17-inch alloy wheels, wind deflector and a 'visibility pack' that includes automatic wipers and lights.

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  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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