The ALFA ROMEO 156 (1998-06) 5DR SPORTWAGON 1.9 JTD MULTIJET 150 TI is a sporty, five-door estate, offering more luggage space than the 156 saloon while remaining smaller and sleeker than a traditional family estate. In the UK used-car market, it is a distinctive alternative to mainstream compact estates, rather than a modern SUV or everyday city car. With its diesel engine, boot and engaging road manners, the Sportwagon suits commuting, longer journeys and small households needing practical space without giving up style. The TI version adds a sportier character, and the 156 is often admired for its Italian design and enjoyable drive—qualities that set it apart from sensible rivals such as the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf estates. mycarcheck.com has three checks across two VINs, so figures are indicative, not a reliability verdict: recorded mileage averaged 137,000, annual mileage 4,000, five previous keepers and an average £1,100 private-sale valuation.