Price, safety and options
Being a premium car, the Brera is loaded with safety gear. Fitted as standard are driver and passenger airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, a driver’s knee airbag, and driver safety aids such as Alfa’s VDC stability control system, ABS brakes with ASR (anti wheel slip) and EBD systems.
Auto ‘on’ front headlights and auto wipers (for when the heavens open) are also nice additions. Lastly, rear parking sensors round off the package.
There are only two options available for the Brera, these being metallic paint and satellite navigation with GSM. Unfortunately, selecting the sat nav option removes the Bluetooth connectivity function.
The Brera comes in three models: the smaller engined JTS 2.2 at $62,990, the JTS V6 in manual at $87,990, or for the JTS V6 in auto coming in at a hefty $90,990.
Conclusion
Many people will buy a Brera for its looks and for the Alfa Romeo name plate. But this car deserves respect. It is a truly beautiful design, inside and out. The Brera’s V6 has real character and, matched to the Q4 all-wheel drive system, is a genuine performance steer. Its great sound is a real bonus.
Build quality is right up there with the best at this price level; to that add exclusivity and uber-cool style. While there are a couple of niggles, there will be many happy Alfa Brera owners. For its style, performance and comfort, this is a car I can happily recommend.
MARK’S BIG STATEMENT
“While many will buy a Brera for its style, this car is more than skin deep. There is a nice engine in there, sure-footed performance and a stylish and beautifully-trimmed cabin. While sales are flagging, the Brera deserves to succeed. Let’s hope importers Ateco can maintain the faith in the brand in trying times. The Brera is a car for red-blooded drivers, if that’s you, give it a serious look.”
Mark Likes:
- Italian Alfa Romeo style
- Red-blooded Italian character
- Italian V6 soundtrack
Mark Dislikes:
- Rear seat legroom
- Some cheaper materials used on interior in places
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Specifications
Spec as tested: Misano Blue / Premium Black Leather, Xenon Headlights, Bose Sound System, Electric Seat Adjustment, Dual Zone A/C, Rear Parking Sensors, VDC, EBD, ASR, 18 Alloy Wheels.
Base Price: $87,990
Price as tested: $89,740
| Engine type: | 60 degree V6 |
| Capacity: | 3195cc |
| Bore x Stroke: | 89 x 85.6mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.25:1 |
| Max Power: | 191kW @ 6300rpm |
| Max Torque: | 322Nm @ 4500rpm |
| Top Speed: | 240km/h |
| 0-100km/h: | 7.2 seconds |
| Transmission: | 6-speed Manual or 6-Speed QTRONIC Automatic Transmission |
| Economy: | 12.2 litres/100km (Combined Cycle) |
| Front Suspension: | High quadrilateral double wishbone |
| Rear Suspension: | Independent multi-link system with quad bi-tube shock absorbers |
| Wheels | 18″ Alfa Sport Alloy Wheel |
| Tyres: | 235/45 |
| Brakes Front: | Brembo 330×28 ventilated fixed radial caliper in aluminium with 4×42mm pistons |
| Brakes Rear: | 292×22 ventilated combined 41mm piston and floating caliper |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: | 69 litres |
| Luggage Compartment Volume: | Rear seats up: 235 litres Rear seats down: 546 litres |
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A disappointing car I reckon! Such a good looking unit and really should have been more of a high performance killeeeeer. Especialy from Alfa!!
i love my brera.
without a doubt the best car i have ever owned.
this car is as good as the competition and looks a million dollars prettier too…
have now clocked 65000 kms and the brera has been ever so reliable, %100 rock solid.
the only negative is the amount of looks and compliments the brera gets i feel like a complete rock star
why people are over looking this baby from alfa is beyond me? i guess its all about following the crowd.
have owned german cars and all i can say is boring, boing, boring……………………… thank god for alfa romeo.
I have owned an Alfa in the past. beautiful car, loved it to bits. It broke my heart though. Problem after problem. Still, it was a sad day when I gave it up, for a pittance I might add.
….and yet….I still yearn for another…even though I know she’ll use me and spit me out like some unwanted llama phlem!