Alfa Romeo is one of the world's most charismatic car makers, with some of the most distinctive models on the road. These include the Mito supermini as well the 147 small hatch, along with its replacement, the Giulietta. The Alfa Romeo GTV is already acknowledged as a classic, just as its successor the Brera - also available in Spider form - is bound to be.

Alfa Romeo has long tried but failed to compete with other premium car brands such as Audi and BMW with models like the 159 compact executive and its predecessor the 156, along with its spectacularly unsuccessful 166 executive saloon.