(Mon 04 Feb 08)

For the second year running, Alfa Romeo has launched a limited edition Collezione version of the 147.

The 2008 Collezione has lowered suspension, leather upholstery and unique 17" alloy wheels, and is available in Ghiaccio White. As an optional extra, you can also have a black gloss roof (a feature which is also being introduced to the Alfa 147 Red).

The Collezione comes in three- and five-door forms, and with either a 1.6 petrol or a 1.9 JTDM turbo diesel engine - both produce 120bhp, but the diesel has better performance. Five-door cars cost £500 more than three-door ones, and there's a £1000 premium for the diesel, so when you know that the 1.6 three-door has a list price of £13,950 you'll soon figure out that the 1.9 JTDM five-door costs £15,450.

The two-tone paint option costs an extra £500, and the Collezione will officialy go on sale this Saturday (February 9).

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