Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

Here at SWE, we primarily focus on sport wagons with over 400 horsepower, often neglecting less powerful but more stylish alternatives. Enter the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. 

Not available in North America, the 5-door variant of the 159 is perhaps the most attractive estate in the world. The 159 combines Alfa’s aggressive front fascia with a gracefully slopping roofline and a solid power plant. The range-topping model is the Q4 V6- packing 256hp and 322NM of torque through Alfa’s all-wheel drive system. Depending on the road conditions, Alfa’s drive train can deliver the majority of torque to the rear wheels. The 159’s stylish and practical package is rounded off by a slick 6-speed manual transmission. 

We can only hope with Alfa’s return to the United States in 2011 that the 159 or its successor will be offered- until then, we have to live vicariously through Alfa estate owners across the pond.

 First Posted: October 24th, 2010