It is a compact executive car which was produced from 1996 until 2007 in Thailand and Italy.  The car was created as a substitue for a 155 and 156 models. Alfa Romeo 156 could be found as a sallon, sportwagon estate or crosswagon crossover. During years of the manufacturing 156 received facelifts in 2002 and another in 2003. During 11 years of production there were over half a million units of cars manufactured. Car had 7 engine modifications starting from 1.6 L Twin Spark l4 and going to 2.4 L JTD l5.