Cars America Missed Out On: Alfa Romeo 159
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Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and launched in 2005, the Alfa Romeo 159 was a real beauty. Everything about it screamed Italian, from its V-shaped grille to its side profile. You could tell immediately this was an enthusiast's sedan (and wagon). It was offered with a variety of both gasoline and diesel engines, mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. During its initial development stage, there were tentative plans to export it to the US.
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