Fifth Gear: Vicki’s Love Affair With The Alfa Brera

Vicki has only found disappointment with her past flings with Italian cars, will the Alfa Brera finally live up to her expectations?
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[@TheDavisDennisShow]

Still one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@simonspratt6208]

Buying one tomorrow. Love, love, love it!! What a handsome car! Si

[@plymouth491]

If we got them in the US, I might've bought one over my Fiat 500.

[@user-sw4go6vc5s]

I wouldn’t say that, but it’s defo one of the best looking hatch backs off all time

[@FAT8893]

It's a shame that Alfa Romeo never made a more powerful GTA version of the Brera.

[@boskocrnobrnja6659]

Would've been pretty sweet, some weight reduction and better suspension it would go like crazy..

[@miralemnermina142]

It's sad they used JTS and not the Busso in the V6 version

[@chawenhalo0089]

It was a complete pile to drive. Had one as a rental. Missed opportunity...

[@pfacka]

@@miralemnermina142 Busso could not be used due to emissions. GM V6 lump is not as pretty to look at or listen to but sure is more powerful. And for early direct injection petrol engines surprisingly reliable if you don't defer oil changes.

[@miralemnermina142]

@@pfacka yeah I do know, even Euro 3 was too much for these cars

[@patrick280zx]

The Brera 2005- 2010 looks like it was made in 2013, very modern looking and doesn't age.

[@Rippla3000]

True. I got people approaching me on the gas station ‘til this day asking me about what Alfa Romeo model it is. I left those people with surprised faces when telling them that the car was launched 15 years ago.

[@fruitcake4t]

nevermind 2013 looks like it was made today😎

[@geoffhallam5868]

Vicki in a Brera...........I think I'm having a crisis😮

[@jasontietnan5447]

Complete car porn,if only it was rwd and lighter but why can't we have it all

[@lucianistoc1264]

Weight is decent with the 1750tbi engine

[@simonhodgetts6530]

And you could get more than a 4 yr old in the back............the GT coupe was a better 2+2 package than the Brera.

[@RetroKingOG]

Well Alfa intended to create an economy/sporty hatchback. In that regard they succeeded, because they have the diesel and the 2.2L that offer good fuel efficiency.

[@derin111]

I wish VBH was still on main-stream TV. She was great! The car isn't bad either.

[@pk-dn5sj]

Absolute beauty still today... BTW who would buy 2.4 diesel and then "attack" B roads anyway?? This always was a cruiser not a bloody ST fiesta🤣🤣🤣 Sits on the motorway like a oil painting❤️ Remaped you get 240bhp and torque in numbers which truly impres👌 But... I am after the 2.2 petrol... I live 1mile from work and I am happy with 30mpg... No DPF shit because at this point they are 12years old and You will need the DPF clean just to be sure... And on the standart 225/50/17s the ride its on different level... For around 4000 pounds "nothing" is close in terms of pure sexy design with the nicest ASS out there... The "front" isn't too shabby also😅 And by the forums and reviews they aren't too bad to maintain and run... If you do less then 5000 miles per Year... Which I do👏👏👏😎

[@jermainejameel8093]

The 3.2 Prodrive developed Brera S is the one to go for. An absolute gem of a car.

[@MrPrajitura]

*laughs in 1750 TBi* just get the 1750 TBi in 235 tune from the Giulietta QV, and a Brera in TI trim is a work of art with an engine to match the looks.

[@sparky4878]

Had one in Monte Carlo blue with the blue and tobacco (think that was the official name) and loved it. Only the 2.2 but just stunning.

[@davidsiradze1293]

Most beautiful car ever made!!!

[@ricardovandemaat3177]

It is very beautiful indeed, but the most beautiful ever made? as a Brera owner i don't think so

[@AdAstra78]

Im an owner and, whilst I agree it's ONE of the most beautiful cars, THE most beautiful..?? Hmm...i can't agree. Still, I absolutely adore mine. Best thing I've ever owned. Pure joy...

[@Michaeldesanta12356]

No it’s stupid

[@roger41450]

Alfa Romeo...BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@MarkLsixtyseven]

"Oh yeah baby".Gotta love Vicki, and Alfa.

[@diamond21450]

Not arf 😏

[@lukecowell7516]

I have a 159 2.4 remapped to 280ish hp and fitted nice coilovers she goes and handles very well indeed

[@mrfooget3714]

Hi there, u may never see this but was wondering your experience with the car as I’ve been keen to buy one and was thinking of getting it rather soon

[@lukecowell7516]

@@mrfooget3714 i think they are fantastic cars stay away from the 1.9 far to slow and shite gearbox the 2.4 is a lovely motor just service it regularly like every 10k max also check dpd and heads can crack but they are wonderful cars and engines sound lovely plenty of power too

[@Slothdeman]

@@lukecowell7516 The 1.9 JTD is better suited to the Alfa GT (Another fantastic car to own) I myself have a 2010 GT Q2. I can 100% guarantee getting a Brera 2.4 next!

[@phildillon3630]

Just give this car a remap up to 250 bhp and some hi end coil overs and swap out the wheels for the pro drive 19s with some sticky tyres. It then transforms it into what it should of been on release. This car then becomes an even nicer place to be and drive with the performance to match...love it 👌

[@phildillon3630]

@King Brilliant yeah mate I have one it's a weapon and will leave most cars dead it's no m3 but it holds its own ...I tried the petrol both a bit meah....I added 12000 euros of upgrades to mine....its a lot of fun as the engine tuning options are well able for up to about 340bhp add the best suspension upgrades that's available and you have one hell of a machine that will turn heads like nothing else of in the right colour and with the right wheels go fo 19 inch....if you can find a decent one, do the work and see and if its not fot you just sell it.... also the 5 cylinder with a proper exhausts makes a great noise believe it or not as up to this point I thought all diesels were clattery shitboxes ....try one you might just like it man 👍😎

[@josefkocag3135]

My diesel brera Sounds nice

[@wixeekzeusempitern8167]

How in actually hell i'm subbed xd

[@NateRisch]

Why is Tiff the hashtag for this video and not Vicki?!

[@Lionn8563]

That with the 2.4 diesel is a dream

[@user-ed2zj7ye5k]

R32 golf & brera v6 & clio v6 what a era

[@chrisogrady28]

I love my 159 and it actually handles better than the brera (especially with the light 2.2 petrol engine) but I can't afford to fix it this time, the bloody timing chain has gone :(

[@renetnk]

Christopher O'Grady try 159 with 1.75TBi, very good handling with this light engine

[@chrisogrady28]

AirBasSvk I know, but I don’t like turbos or low redlines

[@maurinethelizard6085]

Wasn't that 10 years ago?

[@davidkennedy1077]

13 years ago!!! Still looks great though (the car I mean, not this terrible footage!)

[@TronicGames]

If ever the Brera becomes a classic in the future, the diesel versions are definitely not the ones the market would be going for. Imagine back in the 90s if the GTV had a diesel option... emmm no thanks.

[@andrejnaumovski8622]

The market will be going for the 1.75TBi, which didn't exist until 2010. The 2.2JTS is slow and the 3.2 JTS V6 is just a disappointment for a V6 engine. I test drove both the V6 and a remapped 2.4 JTDm when buying one of these and I went for the 2.4. It rides better.

[@Mikoyagi]

Sure is good looking... I just got a 159 sportwagon, gorgeous, and once I fixed the EGR/DPF issues, installed a tuning box, it runs great, not quick, but runs strong. Doesn't handle but will hold a tight line. Everything else is ok, but it looks great... It's a keeper 😉

[@stevew585]

BEAUTIFUL! The car ain't bad either.

[@colhapablap]

wrong aspect ratio on an official channel upload? you had one job

[@kristoffer3000]

And only sound in the left channel.

[@campkira]

It a old tv show...

[@kristoffer3000]

@@campkira It's squished to the wrong aspect ratio though. And it sure as shit wasn't filmed with mono sound.

[@Zak-ob5ze]

Old KZbin compression algorithm and partially incompatible video file

[@gio8669]

Ok.. Ok.. I love the Brera... Fifth Gear.. And Vicky... Ah. I m italian!

[@robertl2856]

Great review of a rare car thanks

[@infamous7676]

The 939 spider is up there with the DB5 from Aston Martin as the most beautiful car ever made........

[@mrfooget3714]

So true man such a sexy car.

[@CosgroveNotts]

Love vicky lambert and butler

[@haroldstaam]

i am so bummed that as an american I cannot own the 159 era of alfa romeo..best looking modern era for alfa imho. i think a 159 or a brera looks waay better then the giulia

[@AqueleDoHonda]

What a machine !

[@thedailyshaver1171]

Need for Speed carbon brought me here

[@MalcolmXpat]

I thought the engine was from a fiat diesel.. apparently very reliable.

[@bonofrancou2]

It is

[@ad-dajjal7133]

The 1.9 diesel is a Vauxhall engine . The 2.4 is a 5 pot and very Italian in every way.

[@miralemnermina142]

@@ad-dajjal7133 nope, 1.9 JTD is Fiat's engine, yes Opel did use it in some of their cars but that was later in JTD's lifespan

[@ad-dajjal7133]

Ante Radić , it was a GM and Alfa joint designed engine it was first used by Alfa in 97 , GM I don't think used it till 2002 .

[@miralemnermina142]

@@ad-dajjal7133 you are talking about the JTS....

[@matthewcoupeofficial]

Yet Tiff hated the gearbox in the 159! Guess it's personal preference!

[@RVoogt]

I have a Brera 1.8 and it is the first car I'm in love with. Every time I walk to of from it I have to appreciate its beauty. Maintenance is a bitch though...

[@tsoupakis]

Call me creepy, but you you have to love this woman's laugh..

[@HerculanoAlonso]

I can't blame her.

[@daqde6bob]

What's with the sound of the fifth gear videos? It's like the left channel has more volume than the right...

[@asiastreets4032]

Of course is front heavy with a diesel, think 2.2 liter much better then make it q4

[@shanethrelfall416]

The algorithm truly knows me very well

[@michaelmccann4706]

Vicky Brera Henderson

[@christophecamus3295]

One great looking car

[@ro63rto]

2:24 - 156 2.0TS Is a much better handling car than the Brera.

[@shubhamshrivas4112]

Please make more episodes you guys were doing good why did you shut show.

[@asiastreets4032]

Think the camera man is drunk

[@BASSONIT]

Nice car

[@sup3rbosseur]

Buy this car !

[@chriswalford9228]

The rear end the GT should have had.

[@DashCamSerbia]

Some people buy Alfa with a tractor engine, or petrol + LPG. They might as well should use it to transport stock to the market. Peasants...

[@ad-dajjal7133]

Vicki , please buy us a 159 2.4 ti in red , now that is a car .... You can drive as I will be relaxing in the heated seats ....grrrrr

[@pudingaomar6341]

GM motor spoiled it

[@Subaruktm]

No busso ????? 🤨. The Diesel is fiât ?

[@ussakira7294]

Vicki Butler-Henderson is just so Gorgeous & she is the sexiest woman in the world EVER

[@ussakira7294]

@King Brilliant I'm not a fool I've been watching Vicki Butler-Henderson on TV since the 90's & she is totally amazing & in my opinion she is the sexiest woman in the world so I don't care what u think

[@ussakira7294]

@King Brilliant u should watch the video Fifth Gear BMW M3 GTS & she looks SEXY as HELL on there

[@paulhunter123]

floor has holes

[@jay-ye5ru]

🄸 🄻🄾🅅🄴 🅆🄰🅃🄲🄷🄸🄽🄶 🄵🄸🄵🅃🄷 🄶🄴🄰🅁

[@vitovitale9867]

Today Alfa offers it's customers the Giulietta built on a modified Fiat Bravo rubbish platform and was not designed by the master Giorgetto Giugiaro and with Marchionne dead don't expect anything even remotely as exciting to ever be released by Alfa again. Always if they don't go bankrupt first or are sold to the Indians (like PininFarina) or the Chinese (De Tomaso and Benelli)!

[@waiotahi52]

Was this edited by a blowfly?

[@DilipKumar-vg8pg]

Bugatti Chiron is copied by this.

[@deanstanley5799]

Car beautiful start up noise shite !!

[@MischiefD]

Q4

[@Markdmarque]

I had one and loved it!!..She doesn't do it justice...Get a man behind the wheel instead of her! Pulls like a train, Great economy with power ,handling good ,just too cramped for my 2 daughters to fit in back now.Miss it dearly and this will be a classic....well it already is!!!

[@jamesyoung1012]

Brera great looking car what's even better is a 939 alfa romeo spider convertible 3.2 nothing compares and I got one !

[@danieleporeba.]

Beatiful,but as beatiful as mechanically flawed

[@davidkennedy1077]

A beautiful car, ruined by a diesel. Diesels can be fast (like this one) but they sound terrible and dont rev. For a car like this it would HAVE to be the V6 petrol, sounds and power!!!

[@toycorpukebayworldwideship5761]

Tbh my dad has one with a custom powerflow exhaust and remap to a little over 300hp and although it doesn't rev hard. It sounds like th devil. Uprated brakes and calipers and suspension, with limited edition 19in teledial alloys. The thing is a gem

[@chrisrichmond403]

David Kennedy Have you ever driven a Alfa with the 2.4 Turbo Diesel engine range ? I have and I have owned a few 156’s & a 159 with that power unit .. What a Engine .. it sounds like a 1980’s Audi Quattro with a nice off beat sound . It goes well as well .. Try one and you will be surprised.

[@stevenhickenjr]

Obviously never driven a 5 cylinder then... 5 sounds way better than 6 all day long.

[@00Resev]

1 - The 2.4JTD is NOT a Alfa engine, its a FIAT engine. I suggest you run like you are running from the devil!!! 2 - And its not because its a bad engine, its because its a very LARGE and HEAVY engine, and all Alfas are very low stance cars, and it has given nothing but trouble on every single Alfa-Romeo equipped with them because of this. 3 - Pot holes? Road bumps? Get used to replace cracked oil sumps, its a life style with these engines on Alfas. 4 - Front struts? Yeah, you better check them every 6 months or so. The damn engines are so heavy they damage them quickly with regular use. 5 - Need a timing belt change? Get ready for a surprise when it's time to pay the mechanic. Its a full engine removal operation. the engine is so large there is no other way around it. Truly, as far as engine usage goes, this isn't a bad engine, its fairly smooth, and has plenty of torque, but it has far too many downsides when used on Alfas. You want a Diesel Alfa Romeo, stick to the 1.9JTD. Yes its also a FIAT engine, as are all JTDs. No, it doesn't matter, it's actually a reliable engine, as good as anything else is the same category. And as far as Alfa-Romeo as a brand goes, just do yourselves a favor and don't get anything below the 159. I know they are beautiful cars, but they are endless money pits as it is already, so don't make your lives worse. *sigh* I do miss my old Alfa-Romeo 33 quadrifoglio...

[@matik001ify]

Alfa is a sporty fiat. Every engine is sourced from fiat (or gm/ opel/ holden). JTDM was the best thing on the market. Alfa 33's are hideous with cool lil boxer hearth

[@AdAstra78]

I've had my Brera for four years and its cost me approximately £500 for 'mechanical work'. It's been an absolute dream to run... On the other hand, £50 for a wiper blade isnt so good...

[@klasseact6663]

I'll take Vicki over the Alfa😎

[@qasimmir7117]

Klasse Act You may as well have said ‘yeh, I’m gay.’

[@klasseact6663]

@@qasimmir7117 huh🤔

[@qasimmir7117]

Klasse Act Viki, she’s hanging.😷

[@pizdukanals]

I drove it and feeling was terrible. Brerra is like brick on the wheels. Sad that Alfa Romeo cant figure out much better handling with this car. Handling combined with its power is dangerous! Cant imagine this car whit even more power - off road in first few km. Design is 10/10 Handling 3/10

[@LukeGB003]

Theres not an alfa I hate, except the 156, every other one is beautiful

[@JJHurst]

EvoDrift Really...? The 156 GTA is lovely an even a standard one with thd right wheels colour and trim is lovely.. The 166 however..yuk !!

[@LukeGB003]

@@JJHurst yeah sorry lol I meant the 166, looks like it's had a stroke

[@kimlcd8088]

Alfa et après les autres chars à bœuf s

[@toyota420xp]

I dont like anything about it

[@danstokes5048]

I've owned 3 breras and was a bit disappointed, too slow with any engine, the petrol 2.2 is from a Vectra and its awful, the diesel is too heavy and the V6 too thirsty

[@moscowhq9978]

vectra has alfa engine.

[@danstokes5048]

@@moscowhq9978 wrong, the exact 2.2 has been in vauxhall for years, its a gm engine in the alfa, trust me... I've owned and worked on 3 of them. Great car, crap engine

[@danstokes5048]

@Bernhard Weinviertel all brera's are too heavy apart from the 1.8tbi, the three I owned were all heavy, slow and handled badly but they're something you've got to own, alfa's are special

[@marcopalomba9463]

You're right on every account, that's why I got the 2.0JTD 170hp, best compromise in my opinion.

[@danstokes5048]

@@marcopalomba9463 it's a very solid engine the 2.0, it's rare in a Brera but the 2.0 or a 1.8tbi are the best to have

[@marknewcombe2488]

Diesel on a alpha?? 😐. V6 every time. Thinking woman 👩. Don’t think so.

[@bonofrancou2]

Alfa*

[@evgenienchev13]

The V6 (and the other gas engines) in 159/Brera is garbage. The 2.4 is perfect.

[@bonofrancou2]

@@evgenienchev13 those are GM engines, not Busso's

[@MalcolmXpat]

not alfas own,. its a fiat engine

[@ivostarmans4608]

I think the Alfa GT is better in every way. Especialy the 3.2 V6

[@ricardovandemaat3177]

But it isn't prettier ;)

[@JJHurst]

Agree. Had both. GT prettier from every angle but front on...and its close anyway. If you drop it 25mm its every bit as pretty especially with 18 alloys ( Blacklines or jet fins ) The Busso is worth the entrance fee alone and the 3.2 in the brera is no substitute for it. The brera is also very heavy and no handler... GT wins.

[@ivostarmans4608]

@@JJHurst I had the 3.2 busso and it was from factory lowered. She was grey and red interior. It was beatyfuller on every angel than the brera.

[@JJHurst]

@@ivostarmans4608 so we agree then ! have to say the Busso elevates any car within which it resides, I had a 916 GTV 3.0 and loved it! would have another in a heartbeat ( in Fact will have another when space allows) I don't rate the Brera at all from a drivers perspective, but admit it looks beautiful, nearly bought a prodrive 3.2 recently but even with prodrive having tweaked the chassis there is no getting away from the weight of the thing. Also love the 147 and 156 GTA's which the 3.2 GT is really in all but name.

[@AdAstra78]

@@JJHurst ' The GT is prettier from the front?! C'mon...

[@kevinroberts8441]

fyi the best piece of crap is still a piece of crap

[@AdAstra78]

You're referring to your own comment here I assume? These cars are distinctive, beautiful and extremely well made. If you dont 'get it', well, i guess there's no accounting for bad taste...

[@Michaeldesanta12356]

Stupid car 🤬🤬🤬

[@DRILLBABYDRIL]

Diesel? Instance stop watching

[@miralemnermina142]

You dumb fuck, you obviously never drove a JTD powered car, JTD revs to 5000rpm and doesn't feel like a diesel at all. JTD are forged from factory and have a huge tuning potential. But how would you know that when the only car you driven is mk3 1.9 TDI Golf

[@utubeleplague]

Americano?

[@brianfallon2607]

If you look up the word "mediocre" in the Oxford dictionary, you will see a picture of a Brera. Just as with people, someone can look good but if once they open their mouth, all that comes out is dribble, you walk away and look elsewhere. The Brera is overweight, overpriced and under powered.