State-of-the-art technology for maximum in-car wellbeing

The Alfa Brera surrounds the driver and passenger with technologies that ensure the very highest acoustic and climatic comfort. The result is a cosseting, enveloping environment, free from vibration thanks to the careful soundproofing and the outstanding torsional and flexural rigidity of the bodyshell. And more: the Alfa Brera offers a dual zone automatic climate control system; a generous sky roof; a sophisticated infotelematic system - and a Bose Sound System. Comfort also means automatic devices that reduce the demands of driving on the motorist: examples include a rain sensor, Cruise Control, dusk sensor and parking sensor. The new car can see off all its rivals when it comes to comfort.


Climatic comfort

Interior climate is one of the main comfort factors during a trip and is also very important for interior safety because temperature, humidity and ventilation affect the driver's well-being and thus his or her level of alertness. And of course the heating and ventilation system is also responsible for demisting the windscreen and side windows. This is why the Alfa Brera offers a choice of two climate systems according to the specification and market (automatic dual-zone and manual).

The dual zone device is equipped with an automatic control system that automatically controls temperature, air flow, air distribution, compressor activation and recirculation by means of an electronic control unit. The Alfa Brera also implements an equivalent temperature climate control strategy. It records internal and external temperature by means of certain sensors and assesses the sensation of thermal well-being experienced by passengers, i.e. the energy exchange between human body and passenger compartment that is affected by humidity, temperature and treated air flow. Another sensor located in a central position at the windscreen base records solar radiation on the car and the angle at which the rays strike the passenger compartment. This allows the system to prevent an excessive increase in temperature inside the car caused by the sun and thus to inform the climate control system in time. The automatic dual zone climate system can provide two different temperatures and air flows simultaneously: one in the right part of the passenger compartment and the other in the left.

The Alfa Brera also offers a sensor that verifies air quality in addition to the dual zone climate control system: the Air Quality System (AQS). This system allows occupants of the Alfa Brera to breathe clean air at all times, even when driving through town or in traffic jams and tunnels. The sensor controls the recirculation function that is turned on automatically to block the intake of outside air into the car when driving through places with high smog levels.


Panoramic glass roof with sunblind

The Alfa Brera may be fitted with a large glass sunroof that represents a first for this segment and offers a new way of experiencing car travel. This latest generation device consists of a green bonded laminated glass panel - ground on all sides with screen printing and seal around the edge. It is fitted with an interior blind that covers the glazed compartment. In detail, the blind consists of 3 panels that slide independently toward the rear of the vehicle on two black anodised aluminium guides. When travelling, the customer can choose how much light to allow into the passenger compartment by adjusting the electric control (located high up on the central courtesy light).


The infotelematic system

The Alfa Brera may be equipped as an option with a sophisticated cutting-edge infotelematic system that includes a satellite navigation system, radio, CD player, dual-band GSM, hands free phone, voice commands and connect services. The device is equipped with a 6.5 inch TFT colour screen (active matrix) that allows the driver to follow easy instructions for the set route on the display (and also voice commands). Drivers can also access all the functions of the system by saying them aloud, without taking their hands off the wheel.

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