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01392 330806 *Alfa Romeo Giulia standard versions feature a 2.2-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine or 2.0 petrol engine tuned to various power levels depending on the trim. You get the choice of 158 bhp or 187 bhp with the diesel motor, while petrol options are 197 bhp or 270 bhp. All cars in the Alfa Romeo Giulia range are rear-wheel, and in the UK market, the only option is the 8-speed automatic transmission.
To allow the Giulia to speed and perform as a sporty executive saloon, Alfa extensively used lightweight materials, such as aluminium on the chassis and carbon fibre for the driveshaft. As a result of this and its double-wishbone suspension to superbly dampen bumpy roads, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is fun to drive. Though performance is premium at all levels, the actual performance level you'll get depends mainly on which engine you choose.
In the standard trims, Alfa Romeo let you select from 3 driving modes through its DNA selector: Dynamic, Natural and Advance driving modes. The drive selector works by changing the throttle response and weight of the steering wheel. Unlike the BMW 3-Series' mode-changing systems, Alpha's selector is more exciting to drive because the 3 driving modes are more noticeable and easily felt.
Did you know Alfa raced in the F1 up until 1988? Well, you can catch a glimpse of this sporty history in the Giulia interior. Examples include circular air vents, driver-pointed controls, hooded dials and a race-car-style starter button. Even though leather lacks until you reach higher up the trim range, you'll still find that the quality materials in the Alfa Romeo Giulia are impressive.
The wheelbase of the Alfa Romeo Giulia is among the longest in its class, meaning excellent legroom, especially for rear passengers. However, due to the larger transmission tunnel, the back-middle seat can feel slightly cramped for a taller adult. In terms of boot space, the Alfa Romeo Giulia has the same 480-litre capacity as the BMW 3-Series. The Romeo's cabin also has a large glovebox, hidden storage compartments and a cubby between the front seats.
All versions of the Alfa Romeo Giulia get lane-departure assist, forward collision warning, autonomous braking and integrated braking systems as standard features. Due to its extensive safety equipment, the Giulia received all possible 5 stars in the 2016 Euro NCAP safety test. The results included a 98% score for adult occupant protection, which was the highest among all vehicles models at the time.
With its unique character and appearance, the Alfa Romeo Giulia introduced freshness to the executive saloon category. Unlike most mainstream executive saloons, the Romeo Giulia only comes available in 1 body style; the 4-door model. Thanks to its taut curves, a distinctive front-shield grille, a rakish roof and slender lights, the Giulia has a sporty appearance. The Romeo Giulia also provides performance to match its sporty look, recording 0-62 mph in 7.2 seconds on the test track. The Giulia's lower-power diesel engine manages a solid 8.2 seconds, while the upper-level 197 bhp petrol engine does the same in 6.7 seconds. Alfa's top performer, the Quadrifoglio, can reach a maximum speed of 192 mph.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia comes in many trims, as well as some sneaky sub-trims that can easily fool you into thinking you bought the next higher-level trim spec. The standard range trims are the the Giulia Super and Giulia Speciale. The top of the range is the Quadrifoglio, while mid-range trims include the Veloce and Veloce TI. All Alfa Romeo Giulia trim variations are fit with the following standard features:
The Speciale trim has 18-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The mid-range Veloce trim comes with:
The Veloce TI trim gets the same engine as the Veloce, but it also comes with the same range-topping equipment featured in the Quadrifoglio, including a sporty body kit and 19-inch alloy wheels. Other similar features are electric-powered sports seats, dark-coloured exhaust tips and carbon-fibre grilles. The Quadrifoglio gets an insanely powerful 503 bhp 2.9-litre turbocharged V6 engine, which delivers a whopping 0-62 mph sprint in only 3.9 seconds.
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