The luggage compartment on the Alfa 159 Sportwagon is clearly not the traditional place where you load things haphazardly, but a functional space in which items can be carried correctly, without being flung around, consistent with the spirit of a station wagon with a sporty temperament.

From the side, the line of the 159 Sportwagon is attractive and full of character, with grooving that lightens and projects the entire car thanks to elegant light and shade effects, and it underlines one of the central features of Alfa Romeo sportiness: the compactness of the passenger compartment in the body of the car. This has been achieved by a number of significant, targeted stylistic features, such as the 'accelerated' curve of the roof which recalls the sleek lines of a short-tailed coupé. But also the design of the rear pillar which optically thrusts the passenger compartment forward, with the 'elbow' pressing on the wheel axis - a clear sign of power and sportiness. Another stylistic device is the way the front pillar has been set back, helping to shift the weight of the passenger compartment to the rear wheel, accentuating the car's compact look. On request, the car can be fitted with aluminium rooftop bars that underline the car's status as a station wagon, while they highlight its stylistic elegance.

The front is unchanged, dominated by the same distinctive features as the saloon, with the major harmonious relationships that always lie behind the elegance and sportiness of Alfa Romeo cars. For example, the proportion between the long bonnet and the compact passenger compartment makes the car more prestigious, whereas it is the relationship between the glazing and the sides, which also enhances the compactness of the passenger compartment thanks to the position of the pillars, that makes it sportier.

The styling of the 159 Sportwagon is an original interpretation of the theme of 'compact sportiness and elegance', combined with excellent interior roominess and loading capacity, and it blends features typical of Alfa and characteristics borrowed from the saloon, in a stylistic whole that is peculiar to the Sportwagon.


Created 'for and around' man

The Alfa 159 Sportwagon surrounds the driver and passengers with technologies that guarantee a high level of dynamic, acoustic and climatic comfort. The efficient soundproofing and the high torsional and flexural rigidity of the bodyshell create a muted, enveloping vibration-free interior ambience. An excellent driving position was defined for the new model (precise ratios between the pedals, the seat, the steering wheel and the gearbox) and around this an environment that is distinctive, and in many ways innovative for Alfa Romeo, was evolved. The elements of comfort, greater harmony of the spaces, and the attention to detail mean that when you get into the car, you immediately perceive a higher level of quality. Without considering the exclusive equipment incorporated in the Alfa 159 Sportwagon to increase travelling comfort.


Acoustic comfort

The sense of well-being does not dissolve but is actually increased when the engine is started and the car moves off. The level of acoustic comfort on the Alfa 159 Sportwagon is a significant improvement on the Alfa 156, thanks in particular to the excellent torsional rigidity of the bodyshell, designed to prevent creaking; changes to the soundproofing elements include the interior carpeting which includes a thick layer of sound-absorbing foam, and finally, the thick glazing of the front door windows (now 5 mm).


Roominess, storage compartments and boot

The car's generous exterior measurements allowed the volumes to be distributed optimally, making the car extremely roomy. Take the overall longitudinal roominess: even when a person 188 cm tall is sitting on the front seat, there is still plenty of room for a passenger 178 cm tall on the rear seat.

There are numerous convenient, practical storage areas for small and large items on the Alfa 159 Sportwagon. They include a large glove compartment in the lower part of the facia in front of the passenger; a storage compartment and insulated box in the armrest between the two front seats, a storage compartment in the pull-out central rear armrest, a ceiling-high spectacles holder and 2 compartments under the rear shelf brackets. The actual luggage compartment of the Alfa 159 Sportwagon is 445 litres. And the rear seats can fold down separately 40-60%.

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