Alfa Romeo models emblazoned with the Ti badge have always been among the most sort-after Italian thoroughbreds for more than four decades thanks to their combination of an equipment package that sharpens Alfa's performance edge combined with a value for money price and that legend continues with the arrival in Australia of the new Alfa Romeo 147 Ti.

"The Ti badge indicates an Alfa Romeo model with a more finely honed sporting edge, a version that offers an even stronger performance image and response, but without impacting heavily on the price," says David Stone, General Manager for Alfa Romeo in Australia. "And so it is with the new Alfa Romeo 147 Ti. Changes inside and out make it stand apart from the rest of the Romeo 147 range, yet it still offers remarkable value for money."

The Alfa Romeo 147 Ti is based on the new three door 147, with a choice of either a five speed manual gearbox or the Selespeed sequential manual gearbox mated to the classic 110 kW 2.0 litre Twin Spark engine, a byword for performance, economy and driving excitement.
 

To this already able and well-equipped package Alfa Romeo have added a dramatic new 17 inch alloy wheel fitted with 215/45/R17 87W low profile tyres. These unique wheels prove that this is in fact much more than a collection of parts: The Ti logo is moulded into the design of the all alloy wheels.

The rear window is fitted with the wing developed for the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA and subtle Ti badging completes the exterior. Stepping over the polished stainless steel still protectors, also wearing the Ti moniker, the interior is transformed by the top of the range sports seats, which offer additional lateral support by at back and thigh level, trimmed in light grey sports leather with fine red stitching, which is also used on the door trims. Leather is also applied to the steering wheel and the gearknob. Black cloth roof lining completes the sports interior. All this equipment comes at a remarkably low additional price. In manual form, the Alfa Romeo 147 Ti has a recommended retail price of USD$39,990, while the Selespeed version is pitched at USD$42,990.

"TI stands for Turismo Internazionale and for generations of Alfa Romeo owners it has meant a car aimed at young, enthusiastic drivers who want the assurance of maximum satisfaction and peak driving control at all times," says Mr Stone. "The new Alfa 147 Ti lives up to this heritage and provides an opening for Alfa Romeo performance motoring that is now topped by the Alfa Romeo GT 3.2 V6."