DASHBOARD The new interior enhances the Alfa 156 ride quality as well as conveyingall the personality of a true Alfa Romeo. The classic circular 'brows' over the rev counter and speedometre pays tribute to classic styling. A central feature of the fascia is the Infocenter concole, with its innovative, modern design. In addition to monitoring vehicle status the Trip Computer also signals any faults promptly and accurately, indicating the necessary course of action. The built in radion, which also has the controls for the automatic climate control system are easily accessible at the centre of the fascia. Everything gas been designed to optimise the position of the controls to adjust mirrors, fog-lights and headlights, and to create roomy storage compartments. The new finish fascias-moncolour, two-tone or tone on tone give greater luminosity to the cockpit.

DETAILS In all the versions of the new Alfa 156 the cut of the trims and the assembly of the materials is performed with the utmost craftsmanship and attention detail. From the dials of the climate control system to the steering wheel and gear lever trim, the instrument pods, to the rings round the diffuser vents on the fascia the carefull planning and loving creation is evident. The talent of the Alfa Romeo technicians is also clear in the choice of leathers and the textiles used to cover the seats and door panels. Available for the first time on the new Alfa 156 Veloce models is Alfatex, an advanced material patented by Alfa Romeo, made of a micro-fibre that improves the perspiration control and combines seating comfort with visual elegance. It also has excellent soundproofing and acoustic characteristics.

ALFATEX The Alfatex is a material born from the collaboration between the Alfa Romeo Style Centre and Aunde Italia, a leading manufacturer of car interior materials.Alfatex is a trademark, registered for the automotive sector and a product exclusive to Alfa Romeo. It looks like suede-leather, soft with a unique grip that makes the product ideal to cover the seats of sporting cars. Furthermore, the strutural compactness guanrantees it to be hard wearing and gives a natural ageing effect. The 100% polyester composition means that it doesn't retain dust and makes stain removal easy.