Actually yes it does to a degree, I was not expecting it too.
Only a 2.0L 140 Brake Diesel - But in Dynamic Mode it absolutely flies... Certainly not a great deal slower than the 180, immense torque. In Normal mode it happily chug's along at 60MPG, in all weather it is perfect in the wet - Very impressive.
First 100 miles, 58mpg average - Was not a slouch either...
Am I right in thinking alfa only make 2 cars now. I know its not quite the same but my wife has fiat bravo 60 plate 1.4 Turbo. Its a properly high spec with piano black dash, 18 inch wheels etc and she absolutely loves it. My brothers neighbour has a gullieta (excuse the spelling), and when you see the two cars side by side they look quite similar. Kinda like looking at a golf next to an A3 I guess.
I had a 57 plate top Spec Bravo, I loved mine too - Yes they are very similar in shape. The Alfa is magnitudes better in build quality, comfort and everything else though. (As you would expect)
Alfa have stopped making the 159 & Brera now, so yeah only 2 cars at the moment. Or 3 including the 8C. The 4C will be along shortly, what a beast that thing is.