Alfa Romeo

It is easy for enthusiasts to love Alfas - these beautiful, charming Italians who wear their eccentricities like items of delicate, tasteful jewellery. But ultimately there's nothing to love about matchbox-sized cabins, washboard ride, jellyfish handling or the unforgiving view from the hard shoulder. Do it for love only.

  • Alfa Romeo 159

    159

    £19,765 - £27,700

    A lurch towards German-spec reality but still a car with enough Italian pizzazz to arrive at the party like a witty, attractive latecomer and burst Audi's bubble.

  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

    159 Sportwagon

    £20,895 - £28,830

    An estate car so unerringly well styled you would buy it for its looks alone. Just as well, as it's less well equipped to carry loads than an asthmatic ant with a bad back.

  • Giulietta

    £16,719 - £24,089

    What a very, very good car this is. The Giulietta - Alfa's long-awaited replacement for the 147 - is, by every grown-up, road-testerish criterion, a genuine rival for the Golf and A3.

  • Alfa MiTo

    MiTo

    £11,534 - £17,649

    A decently sorted Alfa that makes you feel good. It's far better kitted out for the money than a Mini - all you have to do is decide whether or not you like the way it looks. We do.