The Alfa Romeo 146 (Type 930B) is a five-door family hatchback that Alfa Romeo built from 1995 to 2000. It was derived from the three-door 145 and was aimed at the buyers of the Alfa Romeo 33 it replaced. This page covers the key facts, the history, the variants and the questions people ask most often.
Alfa Romeo 146 at a glance
| Manufacturer | Alfa Romeo |
|---|---|
| Type | 930B, five-door hatchback |
| Production years | 1994–2000 (Russian source: 1994 to 2000) |
| Premiere | Bologna Motor Show, November 1994 |
| On sale | May 1995 |
| Units built | 233,295 |
| Replaced | Alfa Romeo 33 |
The English article gives the production totals for both the 145 and the 146. The 145 is covered in its own entry.
History
Work on the 146, or Tipo 930B, began in April 1992 as a second car derived from the 145 and sold alongside it. With its more traditional Alfa Romeo style, it was aimed at a different clientele, the buyers of the outgoing 33. The 146 premiered at the Bologna Motor Show in November 1994 and went on sale in May 1995.
The engine line-up at launch was the same as the 145’s, with a 1.9-litre turbo diesel and the boxer petrol engines from the 33 in 1.3, 1.6 and 1.7 litres.
Design and features
- Five-door hatchback body, sharing components with the 145 from the B-pillar forwards.
- More traditional styling than the 145, in line with the 33 it replaced.
- L (Lusso) trim with richer standard equipment, on larger engines in particular.
Variants
- 146 ti: the sport version with the two-litre 16-valve Twin Spark engine, on sale from February 1996.
- 146 with L trim: the better-equipped version, offered depending on the market.
See also: the Alfa Romeo 145, the Alfa Romeo 155 and the Alfa Romeo collection.
Alfa Romeo 146 questions and answers
When was the 146 built?
From 1994 to 2000.
What did the 146 replace?
The Alfa Romeo 33.
How is the 146 different from the 145?
It has five doors and a more traditional Alfa Romeo style.
Video: Alfa Romeo 146 1.8 Twin Spark
Video on YouTube.
Sources
- Alfa Romeo 145 and 146, English Wikipedia: Tipo 930B history, premiere, on-sale date, production totals, engines
- Alfa Romeo 145 / 146, Russian Wikipedia: five-door hatchback, production 1994–2000
- Alfa Romeo 146 at Nevers, Wikimedia Commons: photo and licence
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