147 lives up to its racy looks on the road. Steering direct and well weighted, while the manual transmission has a clear action and short throw. Only firm ride allows overall package down as the car becomes fidgety during the visits for poor surfaces. An interesting option Q2, which comes with a limited-slip front differential. This is really making a difference in the corners.



Grip is much stronger, and 147 refused to spin from power, even when you have a lot of gas. It also combines with 1.9 - litre diesel, which is one of the smoothest oil-burner around, while ensuring a high rate. Raspy 1.6 - litre and 2.0 - liter gasoline units effervescent, but we need to be more difficult than diesel, with no great difficulty because of their love for high revs.