Designed like a reaction to the Golf and Focus, 147 is unmistakably Alfa Romeo especially in its fire-breathing GTA form.

Offered in two and four door versions with a range of engines from the peppery 1600 to the GTA V6, there’s something in the range for everyone.

Handling is sharp, and more importantly of all of the car helps make the driver feel involved – the smallest-engined version provides the impression to be faster than it is.

Styling is clean, and was the first to exhibit the retro-modem grille which has since been adopted over the remaining range.