AFTER years of having to put up with the patchy Selespeed sequential transmission, buyers can finally choose a proper, fully automatic gearbox with their BMW 3 Series-rivalling Alfa Romeo. And don’t the specifications of the 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM model look enticing – a six-speed auto with Tiptronic-style shifter 400Nm of pure and unadulterated torque 8.2L/100km fuel economy and the satisfaction of driving something that isn’t a cliché or default luxury-car choice... And all ensconced in a gorgeously designed touring wagon. Could we be talking about the European car of the year here?