Alfa continues its recent good form with the exquisitely styled Brera coupe. The Brera was never meant to be a production car, and started life as an ItalDesign concept car based around a Maserati in 2003. However, Alfa submitted to demand and went ahead with a production version. Developed alongside the 159 the Brera shares exterior and interior styling cues, as well as engines and gearboxes. With another coupe already in the Alfa line-up (the GT), the Brera can afford to be less practical, sacrificing rear space for elegance. Petrol and diesel engines are available (a first, Alfa claims, for a proper sports coupe) as well as four-wheel drive on the most powerful versions.
Date Added: 22nd Feb 2007