Heat is on for Alfa’s 147

Calling all hot hatch fans – Alfa Romeo is releasing two limited-
edition versions of the 147.

On sale now, the first is the Sport, which comes with 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, chrome wing mirrors and a roof spoiler. Inside, there are aluminium pedals, sports dials and a darkened roof lining.

The range-topping Sport Q2 adds a Torsen limited-slip differential for maximum front-wheel-drive traction. The cabin also gets black leather sports seats, dual-zone climate control and stainless-steel kick plates.

The Sport is offered with either a 120bhp 1.6-litre TS petrol engine or 115bhp 1.9-litre JTDM diesel, while the Sport Q2 gets a 150bhp 1.9-litre 16-valve JTDM oil-burner. Both cars come in three and five-door bodystyles. Prices start at £13,450 for the Sport, with the Sport Q2 costing from £16,950. But with only 450 Sport and 350 Sport Q2 models available, buyers will have to be quick.