ALFA Romeo is hoping to boost sales of its diesel 147 model by eliminating the price premium over the equivalent petrol version, resulting in a £1,100 saving.

The three-door Alfa 147 1.9 JTD Turismo is now available for £13,950, the on-the-road price of a 1.6 Twin Spark Turismo and the 140 bhp 1.9-litre 16v M-Jet Lusso can be purchased for £16,550, the same as a 147 2.0 Twin Spark Lusso.