Second Hand Alfa Romeo 159 Glove Box

The Alfa Romeo 159 was produced as a single generation running from 2005 to 2011, with a facelift introduced around 2008, so generation is not a barrier within this model's run. However, whether a glove box from a pre-facelift car will physically interchange with a post-facelift one can depend on minor trim or fascia changes, so you should confirm the exact donor car's year against yours with the breaker. As a general rule, items from the same pre- or post-facelift period are the safest match.

The 159 was sold in a range of trim levels in the UK including Turismo, Lusso, and Ti, among others, and interior detailing could vary between them. The glove box itself is unlikely to differ structurally between trims, but finish, colour, or texture may not match if your interior is a higher or lower specification than the donor car. When contacting a breaker, mention your trim level so they can flag any cosmetic differences to expect.

A 2006 car is pre-facelift and a 2009 car sits in the post-facelift period, which began around 2008, so there is a potential fitment boundary here. The glove box housing and mounting points may well be the same across this boundary, but interior trim changes with the facelift mean you should confirm compatibility with the breaker using both registration numbers before buying. Do not assume a straight swap without that check.

No — the glove box is a purely interior trim component and has no relationship to the engine fitted to the car. Whether your 159 has a petrol or diesel engine, the glove box fitment is determined by generation, trim level, and any facelift changes, not by what is under the bonnet. You can safely disregard engine type when searching for this part.

The 159 was offered as both a saloon and a Sportwagon estate, and in practice the glove box, being a dashboard-mounted interior component, is the same across both body styles. Body style is very unlikely to affect fitment here, though it is always worth mentioning to the breaker so they can confirm the part they have matches your dashboard specification. Trim level and facelift period remain the more relevant factors.

Alfa Romeo 159 interiors came in different colour schemes depending on trim level and individual options, with variations in the shade of grey or black plastics and stitching details. When contacting a breaker, describe your current interior colour and trim level, and ask them to compare the donor car's specification to yours. A functional fit is not the same as a cosmetic match, so this is worth clarifying before committing to a purchase.