Alfa Romeo 166 2005 review
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Alfa's entrant in what could be termed the medium luxury level is the 166, recently upgraded with a new look outside and changes to equipment and some mechanicals.
Other elements remain the same as before. It looks the business.
- V6 engine is raucous and unrefined compared with other offerings in the market. Needs the new GM-sourced V6 to move into the 21st century in NVH terms.
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- Uses premium unleaded and consumes it at an average rate of about 13-14l/100km – about the same as a Falcon or Commodore 6.
- Weighs 1550kG – local manufacturers should pay attention.
- Four speed auto is awful, indecisive, easy to catch in the wrong cog, sometimes slow to respond, holds a gear too long. But sequential change is handy.
- Well equipped, pretty well nothing left off the luxury list which includes heated and electrically adjustable front seats, leather, climate control, cruise.
- Multiple air bags, ABS, and a version of ESP included in package.
- Full size spare.
- Steering wheel adjustment difficult to use – have to get out of the car.
- CD stacker is in the boot, cassette player (remember those) is in the dash. Good sound from audio.
- Five three point seat belts, roomy interior, large boot.
- Good on the freeway, obviously engineered as a grand tourer to eat kilometres on autostrada
- Handling and ride is impressive, not pin sharp like other smaller Alfas but predictable, quiet, stable. Has double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension
- Like the multi spoke 17in alloys, grippy rubber.
- Oldy worldy ambience in the cabin – showing its age after what must be close to a decade in production.
- Has commanding presence.
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Range and Specs
Vehicle | Specs | Price* | |
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(base) | 3.0L, PULP, 4 SP | $6,600 – 9,350 | 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 2005 (base) Pricing and Specs |
$6,600
Lowest price, based on third party pricing data