Let yourself be embraced by the interior of the New Alfa 166. These interiors, with their two-tone or mono-tone dashboards, or exclusively finished in superior full-grain leather, matched with the upholstery, glove compartment, central uprights and door panels, are at the very top of the executive saloon category.

Without forgetting the sporting heart of those who love driving: on all the V6 manual transmission versions, the Sport Throttle Response system is mounted next to the gear lever. This exclusive system allows the driver to experience the thrill of a racing car in a prestige saloon. A sporty drive that comes complete with all the comfort and handling typical of a real Alfa.

The hi-fi system controls are mounted on the steering wheel spokes, giving in-car entertainment in total comfort. And in total safety: all the controls are instantly within reach at all times, including the Cruise Control system for controlling the car’s cruising speed and the information needed for a safe journey, as required by those who like to enjoy the thrill of driving a genuine sporting flagship but without surrendering complete control of the situation.

Thanks to an uncompromising combination of quality materials, high technology and the very best in Italian craftsmanship, the New Alfa 166 gives the feel of a car whose components have been carefully designed down to the smallest detail and assembled with exceptional care and passion. It is virtually a living room on wheels, a place to sit back and enjoy a driving experience of sheer pleasure, with a natural sporting outlook. Seats upholstered in leather or top-quality cloths. Leather steering wheel and gear lever. A carefully soundproofed body and interiors lined with soundproofing materials to eliminate squeaks and rattles. Doors with flush frame and double lining for internal sound protection even at high speeds. Then there are the front and central uprights with a finish matching the roof, the central console frame finished with an opaque metallic surface covering obtained using galvanic bath technology, and the chrome-plated door knobs. All are signs of class and prestige, and convey the unmistakable pleasure of driving a genuine, top-quality executive saloon.

To deliver all of the engine’s power to the wheels, a new 6-speed manual transmission or a new Sportronic 5-speed automatic transmission are available. The latter, which is a perfect blend of technological excellence and sporting imagination, adapts automatically to the driving style adopted or, alternatively, can operate as a manual sequential unit. The system communicates constantly with the Abs control unit, monitoring the speed of each individual wheel and whether the car is on a straight or on a bend, whether the road surface is dry or wet, and the grip conditions. It provides engine braking when braking and prevents a higher gear being engaged on bends with high lateral accelerations. And at the same time it ensures the best sporting performance, holding gear just like a manual transmission and accelerating up to a limit of 5000 rpm.