Alfa Romeo has revised it 3 and 5-door 147 range for the UK.

The new models feature new Giugiaro styling, 150bhp M-Jet diesel engines, uprated interiors and revised chassis.

Priced from £13,660-£19,040 on-the-road, the new range will include three petrol engines, two diesel engines and Turismo/Lusso equipment options.

Petrol engines in 105 and 120bhp 1.6 litre, and 150 bhp 2.0 litre Twin Spark guise are available. The 115 bhp 1.9 litre JTD common rail turbodiesel engine was joined in 2003 by the 140bhp 1.9 litre JTD MultiJet engine.

Standard equipment includes: six airbags – front, side and window bags, climate control, load limiters and pretensioners for the front seatbelts, a steering wheel adjustable for height and reach, a height adjustable driver’s seat, electric front windows and door mirrors, tinted windows, remote control central locking, ‘follow me home’ headlamps, 60:40 split folding rear seat and an Alfa code immobiliser and alarm system.

All models now also have an RDS radio/CD player with eight speakers (1.6 TS 105 bhp six speakers).