With the 147, Alfa Romeo did it again.

The Alfa Romeo 147 is a vehicle to check out, and is very cleverly designed to ensure both threedoor and fivedoor versions of the hatchback look nearly exactly the same. To state the curves and lines to the Alfa Romeo 147 are easy to the eye is really a n understatement: it is a delightful piece of layout.

Inside, the Alfa Romeo 147 is also gratifying and superbly finished. Within the Spark and Selespeed 5dr models you'll be able to appreciate the choice of some beautiful leather seats to complement a leather bound steering-wheel and gear knob. No doubt about it, you'll be looking quite hot! With 8 speakers plus a radio/CD as normal, together with steering-wheel mounted audio controls and tinted windows it comes nicely equipped.

Under the wonderfully shaped bonnet of the Alfa Romeo 147 there's no lack of responsive electricity. The Selespeed three and five door versions have the teptronic kind five speed gearbox. The choice to these petrol variants is the really torquey Alfa Romeo 147 JTD M-Jet 1.9 turbo-diesel motor. Operating against the Alfa Romeo 147 diesel variant, under ordinary driving conditions, may provide the residents a more calming but deceptively fast choice - as well as the longer time between gas stops.

From a security standpoint, it's pleasing to see that Alfa Romeo 147 variants are well-equipped. The seat-belts include pre-tensioners, the back seats are threepointers (belts are lapped by no dicey here). All have ABS/EBD brake systems, Traction-control, and quite a powerful VDC Dynamic Vehicle Control. To bring another significance of "security", both ends of the Alfa Romeo 147 spectrum include alarm, remote central locking and Alfa code immobilisation as normal features in case anybody lets the attractiveness of the hatchback direct them into an excessive amount of temptation.

Boasting a really streamlined Italian design that sits on 215/45 tyres (that exhibit some amazing looking 17-inch mags), you definitely understand that you are driving a particular part of European flair. Overall, the Alfa Romeo 147 is a really goodlooking hatchback that's comfortable, stylish, safe and fast.