Now in its second generation, 156 has turned into a credible option to the BMW 3-series. The Sportwagon variant is gaining friends at a significant rate, supplying the right mixture of looks and accommodation.

Precise chassis along with a selection of engines (using the sedan version being offered in GTA form, with 184PS, high-torque V6) combined with the option of Alfa’s excellent paddle switch operated Selespeed transmission implies that there is a tremendous variety to select from.

And all sorts of variants supply the unique Alfa Romeo degree of ‘feel good’ component that has generated brand loyalty.