Turbocharged Sports Cars

One of the most popular hatchbacks on the road judged on its superior performance, the Alfa Romeo 147 is one of the big hitters in its range. Its bigger brothers, the Brera and Spider, pack that extra punch - especially with the turbodiesel engine to provide some solid steering around town, handling fast turns with good grace and setting the pace on smooth surface road.

Safe Reliable Vehicle Interiors

While Alfas aren't likely to appear at the top of fuel economy charts, they've come up trumps in their spacious safety designs. Most recently, the Alfa Romeo 159 scored full marks on its Euro NCAP crash test for both adult and child test alike, making the Saloon and Sportwagon an ideal choice of family car for the safety-conscious.

Large Capacity Engines

Sleek urban-savvy cabins and all the gadgets and add-ons you'd expect on each model. Remarkably on the GT Coupe range, the interior upholstery is unique to each engine. The 147 is considerably good value for what you'd expect for your money, and all models start from 1.6 litre engines and can stretch up to 3.2 litre editions.