AlfaRomeo Crosswagon 1.9 JTD M-Jet Distinctive Full Review,Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour

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It seems no model range is complete these days without a 'crossover' variant - a car that combines the traits of two different market sectors in order to broaden its appeal. This so-called 'soft-roader' concept isn't new. Audi and Volvo have been doing it for years, but it may be a shock to find sporting marque Alfa Romeo joining the fray with the 156 Crosswagon Q4. The model is only available with a torquey diesel engine, too - so it's clear it marks a dramatic change of direction for the Italian firm. The transmission of the Q4 is all-new, and features the latest technology. Instead of using the 'occasional' Haldex system seen on cars such as Volvo's XC70, Alfa insisted that the Q4 used full-time four-wheel-drive. With a series of clever differentials to split the power between front and rear axles, the Q4 is more driver-focused than its Swedish rival, and pushes most of its 150bhp to the rear wheels. It also promises to be more capable off-road too, thanks to the new 'VDC' Vehicle Dynamic Control feature. The system is controlled by the engine's electronic brain, and allows individual braking on each wheel. As well as boosting security on the road, this means power isn't spun away when one of the 17-inch wheels is dangling in the air - a common oc-currence when off-roading. On our challenging test course the ABS-backed system worked overtime, yet no situation seemed to overwhelm it. To match the off-road ability of the transmission, the Crosswagon also gets beefier <b>...</b>

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