Alfa Romeo Giulia In-Depth Review | Why it’s underrated (4K)
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Watch our detailed review of the Alfa Romeo Giulia. Here, Parkers reviewers Hope Ellen and James Dennison run you through the Giulia’s performance, handling, interior, equipment and practicality as well as imparting some handy buying advice.
So, would you pick a Giulia over, say, a BMW 3 Series or Audi A4? Let us know.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Engine specs
1:39 - Interior
4:31 - Trim levels and equipment
4:52 - Practicality
5:48 - Hope's Car Olympics
8:55 - Driving
16:00 - Which version should you buy?
16:28 - Verdict
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Best things about Giulia :
1. It's not German
2. It's Gorgeous
3. It's Heaven to drive 🥰
And there're not a lot of them around.
And it will get good prices in the future as (being kind of rare and the best drive sedan) it will be a classic
@@AlessandroGenTLe Any Alfa Romeo, after becoming old, becomes "classic"; most of the others just stay "old"
Oo v oO
@@AlessandroGenTLe
I completely agree:
Merc 123 my father's died of consumption in Morocco, his Opel Rekord worn in Poland, his previous Giulia Ti rests in the warmth of a collector.
I bought a '69 GtJ in 83 with the few money I had, I still have it and I don't count the constant requests to buy it.
I'll never sell it, of course.
Same story for my spider 105, the SZ, the 75 and the 159.
Yes, I admit it, I'm Alfista
@@studiocalder818 yep. It also much depends from the engine tho. My former 156 1.9JTD will never be "a classic", but the prices of the 2.0 gas are growing. And my 2.0 Giulia Super (2017) are higher now than when I bought it ;)
@@studiocalder818 ooh an SZ....
Best car i ve ever had. Still have it still love it
Yes very under rated! If people gave it a fair chance against the competition they will see how great it is to own and drive, not to mention how gorgeous it looks!
Please don't do that! Let people hate the Alfa Romeo. Thus, they always will be special for us.
I am lucky enough to own a black Veloce (Brake Performance/Black Pack model) with glorious black diamond cut petal alloys. It makes me and my passengers smile with joy every time I drive it especially in Dynamic driving mode. Just wonderful and a real head turner. Brilliant value for money. Next stop a AR QV 510hp in a few years!
I own my Lipari grey veloce for nearly 3 years now. After ca. 85 000 miles (140 000 km actually)... still in love. And still turning my head around when passing another one😁
Is nice to drive a 4x4 than a rwd?
@@sahilsandhal4292 , I never drove any RWD. I guess AWD is a bit safer
Those wheels are real marmite affairs..I don't like them at all; much prefer the Estrema/Quad dark 5 hole ones. Each to their own!!
Same, I wish there was a giulia quadrifoglio with Q4...(Stelvio is not an option for me;))
Had an Alfa 159 (2.4 5-cyl diesel) for 11 years, great fun to drive and very reliable. Bought a Giulia Veloce 2l petrol three years ago. No problems, and the best drive I've ever had.
159 😉
I bought a SW Mjet in 2007 and I can't swap it for a Giulia, I still like it a lot and a Giulia SW is missing
Not sure I would say underated as the reviews have been good generally. It is still the reliability that puts people off. People have the same incorrect perception that Alfas go wrong a lot. But they don't. Not since the late 80s. I have had a few Alfa's and currently have a 2019 Giulia Veloce and it is great. The Warranty stats have the Alfa level with the Germans (above Audi and Merc and just below BMW). So I just wish people would stop thinking that Alfa's will go wrong all the time. Get an Alfa and be different from all the boring German cars out there.
Honestly, I've been driving Alfa since the 80s and with proper maintenance I've never had any problems, just fun and active safety.
Had two Giulia’s, both went wrong - a lot! So yes I stick with boring German.
@@tonybaker9266 I wish you it goes a little better than my sister-in-law's Mini 😁
Best regards
@@tonybaker9266 Alfa is not more or less reliable than the germans, you can be unlucky with every car, the brand doesnt matter. If you want a really reliable car than the german car was stupid, get a japanese.
Same feeling. 2017 Veloce petrol, 50000 miles and no worries AT ALL. But doesn't sell, what can you do about it? You simply can't change people's software. Otherwise, Russians would start acting in a civilized way, wouldn't they?
Love my Giulia, the way it handles is amazing, 280hp is enough for our roads, The car is like a dirty little secret that not many people know about and I'm happy it's like that.
I think it’s a case of people who don’t like driving don’t know about them. Anybody who likes cars would be interested in the news of a new Alfa and have watched the reviews and know how universally positive those reviews have been.
@@nuttycommuter3718 Drive tastefully
@@nuttycommuter3718 so much this. Where I live you have the army of pensioners that love to go somewhere when everyone is commuting to and fro work. Of course they think anything over 35mph is dangerous and you lose your mind scratching your head why these people are on the road at all...
I have a 2018 Stelvio in Misano blue: Almost the same sport feeling as Giulia but more space for the family. I had no problems at all . Great car
First year of ownership out of the way, 10,000 miles and my only problem was getting an interior piece of plastic replaced that was damaged in transit. I like it better than my 3 series I traded.
Wait until it's 2-3 years old as they are notorious for electrical issues that are not worth the time or money to fix.
@@DEVILTAZ35 Thats very interesting as they all use the same Bosch Injection, ABS, etc systems as other cars notably German ones.
@@DEVILTAZ35 would that be true even with newer models??
@@Leelee-eu7je he just repeats stereotypes from other idiots on the internet, because his life is boring or whatever. Hes clearly not informed.
@@DEVILTAZ35 my Giulia is 4 years old and never had any problems. Now can you tell us why Mr. Hater and Mr. Fake car enthusiast?
Incredible review. The sync between both of you and the knowledge you both bring is brilliant
Thank you for this
Hoping you'll do another one on the new Giulia
Great Alfa and review👌
Bloody love this vehicle and really want one. I had an alfa 156 veloce 2.5v6 back in the day and it was lovely. Hopeless a/c, dodgy electrics but put a smile on my face every time I went out in it. Such a nice noise and free-revving engine.
Great review beautiful car.
Fantastic car
It deserves a flash with the low beams every time you find one coming in the road
Extremely pleasing on the eye
The car is good looking too
If you are a driver you take Alfa, if you are retired you take Mercedes, if you think about selling before buying you take Audi, if you have personality issues you take BMW.
Exactly 😄 That's why I bought my Giulia Veloce in april.
@@andreaestokova3821 Alfa is great drivers car. Drive it safely and with no issues....cheers
@@nopenope250 thank you 🤗
"If you need personality buy an Audi, if you have a personality buy an Alfa"
If you prefer keeping your speed at below 30 mph,buy Honda Jazz,especially an automatic !
OK, here’s my opinion as a 25 year technology professional. I’m going to buy an Alfa Romeo for the driving experience. The speed, the torque, the handling, and the materials. The last thing I care about is the infotainment system. I’m going to plug in my iPhone, and I am going to use Apple CarPlay to display Waze, Google maps, or Apple Maps as my navigation system of choice. I also hate to touch screens, so I’m going to be using the rotary dial to control the interface. And from my testing, the rotary dial working with infotainment system does and more than adequate job. Also, I love that author mail hasn’t slapped in ugly ass tablet on an otherwise beautiful dashboard.
Got a misano blue Veloce, sunroof, diamond cut spoke alloys, yellow breaks, Harmon Kardon stereo, leather dash (makes a huge difference to how the car feels inside), and sports pack (Q2 diff, adaptive suspension etc, not many go for this).
I love it. I genuinely love the car. It might not be a quad but I don’t think I could sell it. It’s beautiful to look at, drives amazingly and is quick enough to have fun without killing yourself or anyone else.
I love the fact they’re rare, and I’m pleased I spec’d mine up even if I exceeded the £40k tax threshold.
Amazing car.
sadly enough enthusiasts and online content creators are giving this car more marketing and visibility, than Alfa Romeo itself. They made a perfect car and they managed to sell it to nobody, while the competition brain washes their customers in thinking their imperfect products are the best they can ever get
How can we disagree?
I also wonder why they didn't agree with an external coachbuilder to have a few hundred SWs produced per year (as Alfa did in the past with Pininfarina, Bertone, Zagato), at profitable costs: it would have been a success also in terms of image.
That's sadly, right on the money. I'm in California, so there are plenty of us up here in the San Francisco Bay Area that appreciate and love Alfa's, Fiat's and Lancia's! ♥
I have been an Alfa Romeo owner for years. They are not about the latest tech. They are not about being flash. They are all about performance and style. In that order. I love the jealous looks I still get in my 159. They are about driving. People either love the tech, or they love the drive.
159 wasn't only good look or drive, 159 overall was nice car only leather seats was terrible
I get it's about the styling and performance, and while the exterior is absolutely stunning and looks like no other car out there, for a car in that price point and considered high end, I do wish they didn't cheap out on the interior. No matter how much of an Alfa enthusiast you are, there's no denying the interior looks cheap and rather on the boring side. People in the market for Alfa Romeo's typically aren't on a tight budget, so I wish they would have made the interior a little more luxurious looking and just made the starting price for the Giulia a little more expensive. I was torn between a Giulia Estrema and Audi S5 Sportback, but interior and virtual cockpit of the Audi sold it for me.
@@pullupsandboba8937 You made your decision based upon what is important to you. In this case, interior styling.
However, for me the element of performance is much more important.
I know that there are many faster cars out there. I completely understand that performance figures also mean nothing. It is the handling. It is the feedback, the control, the involvement. The experience is a very different one in an Alfa Romeo. I don't criticise your decision, it is yours to make. However a car is not for just sitting in, it is for driving.
That is many different things to many different people.
While driving mine, I do not look for the fastest route, or the shortest route. I look for the most enjoyably route.
I arrive smiling.
That is what an Alfa Romeo is all about.
@@orgo1968 An Audi S5 is just as fun to drive and faster. Exterior styling is subjective, I think they're both beautiful. I made this decision based off interior styling, lastest tech, more room, more horse power, quicker 0-60, all advantages to the Audi. Audi's handling and all wheel drive are both top notch, so there's honestly really no true advantage for the Giulia, other than it's a bit cheaper. But value wise, the S5 wins hands down.
An excellent review, as have been the long term videos. I've owned a Giulia since 2019. At the time, I chose the Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Sprint (+ many options) as a company car (from Jaguar XE, BMW 3) because of how it drives and how makes you (and any passengers) feel every time you travel in it. Only a few relatively minor software issues, but otherwise very reliable. Everyone who travels in it says how safe and comfortable it feels on the road. Perfect driving position. I do wish (sometimes) that the accountant/tax rules here in Belgium would have allowed for a Veloce, but the car is more than fast enough for most daily conditions and situations.
Thanks, glad you’re enjoying your Giulia 👌
Love my Giulia QF!
Awesome review. I will buy,but the QV.
Great review beautiful car and an alternative to the usual German brands.
One of the MOST Beautiful Car saloon in The World🌍🔝🏆👑🌟🤗🇮🇹
Isnt she lovely too. Like a young Rebecca Jackson, and her little giggle going round the corner is so adorable.
I pick up a Veloce in a couple of weeks and yes the 22 model does have rear vents plus a single USB plus limited slip differential. Very excited and lived trekking it out for a test drive. People just stopped and stared as we went by
In the UK market we don't get vents or ports in the rear but I have seen that they do in other markets, yours included apparently.
@@richardwild76 I have 2022 Veloce in the UK and it comes with rear vents and a single USB port at the back. It was only introduced in the 22 model. There is however, no temp controls for the rear vents.
@@packetswitch_net same, just picked mine up today. Absolutely love it, great car
I have a '21 Stelvio Q4, new since April, '21, loaded. The machine is magnificent. FYI I was an Audiphile for 30 years.
So what you're saying is, you got tired of the numb, AUDI steering and wanted a car with Soul? lol
The Giulia Veloce is so pleasant to drive 😀❤😸
I have a 2019 Giulia Sport Ti Q4 (Veloce before they called them that in the USA?), and it is hands down the best car I've ever owned. So good that I bought the car after the lease was up. I have never done that with any other car, and I'm 60 years old now. So I've had a lot of cars! The handling, comfort, power and LOOKS just check all the boxes for me.
Seriously considering one of these...
I'm very happy with my diesel! It's a looker and everywhere I go i get attention lol! I wonder how the US market got a lot of lemons,I am totally satisfied with mine as it has been dead reliable and a lot of fun! I don't want to sell it ever
It is a great car for drivers.
But today there are far fewer real drivers than keyboard pilots
Extremely cool review ….. just gotta love it 😎
you do have my immediate subscription 🤗
There is something special about Alfa, poor quality, it is impractical…. drives like a dream, sounds like a Ferrari and simply fantastic 😍
Thank you! Make sure you watch the video diary series we did on that car.
@@ParkersTV ❤️
Absolutely gorgeous, well worth any of it's faults.
Love my Ti Sport!
I wouldn't call it underrated, since every review has said much the same: brilliant to drive, looks gorgeous, a bit old school in terms of features, but I think I understand what you mean. It doesn't sell in anywhere near the numbers it deserves. The flip side of that is that, as pointed out, it has a certain cachet because not many people drive one, but I do feel sorry for Alfa. They really put effort into this car and it shows and I doubt they've made the money on it they should have.
One slight flaw this car has that wasn't mentioned is to do with the gearshit paddles: yes they're lovely, but they're also in the way of the indicator and windscreen wiper controls! You have to reach around the paddles. I guess it wouldn't be a real Alfa without something stupid about it. Another flaw is that the door sills are really large and water gets underneath the doors; still outside the door seal to be sure-there's no ingress into the car-but it means the door sills always get dirty very quickly!
Another thing that never seems to get mentioned, but I think it's important, is that it has double wishbone suspension up front. You won't find this on any of its rivals and I am sure this contributes to the car's great handling.
As for the wind noise, yes I guess it's there, but if I have the radio on volume setting 10 (which isn't very loud) I don't notice it.
Nearly every owner says that reaching around the paddles is something you get used to after the 2nd time. Dont think that this is a thing why people dont buy this car.
@@DonViToCRLNE Mate, I am an owner, I know precisely how long it took to get used to them.
@@richardwild76 i know it too.
Alfa romeo is a car for enthusiasts not for those that only buy cars for status. I hope I get to own one in the future.
Bought a humble 2018 2.2 diesel with 100,000 miles a couple of weeks ago for £10k. I’ve done 500 miles so far and I’m delighted with my choice and chuffed I was able to get one in my relatively modest budget.
Air vents and a USB socket in the back are available as an optional extra. I love my Veloce!
They came with my 22 plate Q2 Veloce. Agree with everything you say about the car. I’ve owed several prestige German cars and they are not problem free, but perception is the only reality.
Awesome car
Best purchase of mi life with the MX5
The trouble in the UK is German car snobbery. The "look at me" crowd. I'd rather have this car any day.
True: if you want to be someone drive a German, but if you are someone drive an Alfa
still my fav in the segment
Just signed a 3 year lease for a '23 Estrema in Alfa Rosso, and I couldn't be more excited. I actually looked at the M340i and C43 (in a segment that Alfa lacks an entry) and settled on the Giulia after test driving both. Yes they were both faster, but finding one in an interesting colour was impossible, finding one with the options I'm looking for was also next to impossible without paying $400 more a month, and yeah, everyone has one. They are boring to look at, and if you're not drag racing all day, they are boring to drive.
Hi I've been following Jame's longterm review amongst other reviews on the Giulia. I'm in agreement with James's opinion of going for the Veloce spec. I went to the local dealship yesterday in Willenhall, West Midlands on Friday. I was disappointed to only see 1 model on show which says a lot for not seeing many Gulias on the road. However, I was able to have a good look at the Estrema. It was lovely. I sat in every seat and I was tingling.
On the various reviews I'd watched I was aware some countries have a Q4 version. I was disappointed to learn no offering of this in England. I'm concerned how this car copes with the wet and snow being rear wheel drive. Has this car needs to be an all-rounder in all weathers could you give me feedback on driving in the rain? Looking forward to a reply and comments. Thanks V
‘With a good quality set of tyres it’s absolutely fine in the rain. I picked the car up in November and drove it all the way through winter with no problem at all.
Granted, we didn’t have any snow, but if you’re concerned about that then a set of winter tyres will help hugely. In fact, a RWD Giulia on winters could well be better in the snow than an AWD Giulia on regular summer tyres.
It’s a great car, don’t let winter performance concern you!’
JD
Hi Vince, I know the Willenhall Stoneacre branch well. I live in Wolverhampton. I bought my wife’s Stelvio from there. I know the Estrema you went to see. It’s the red one! Superb. I have a Giulia Veloce and it’s ace in the rain. Never had slip. I have a new 22 reg model and this comes with the limited slip differential which really helps. In my opinion don’t get a Veloce without the LSD. There’s too much power and toque going to the rear wheels - you need the LSD. I used to have a Giulia Quadrifoglio, it was immense and the sound was the out of this world: that’s the only thing I feel Veloce needs- a better sound track. You could fix this with an aftermarket exhaust. But the QF had too much power for the real world. The Veloce is plenty quick at 280bhp, it’s not mind blowingly fast but in the right gear it’s rapid and it’ll certainly make you smile.
Best Wishes
Drives fine in the Wet. My Veloce has Pirelli P7s on and I recently bought it from Nuneaton Alfa. I live near Cambridge and had to drive to Nuneaton as hardly any Alfa dealers had used models. Mine is a 2019 model and Nuneaton had a great range of new and used ones unlike any other dealers other than Veloces of London. But great car and absolutely no issues in wet conditions.
Go to Derby or Nuneaton instead. They're two of the best in the country.
@@sfletcher83 Agree on the Derby dealership. Great service.
I really like this car, the only thing I don't like is that the Veloce is a 4 cylinder engine. A V6 would have been far more fitting and would allow it to compete with the likes of the BMW 340i and Audi S4.
Looks amazing drives amazing why wouldn't you just get one I know I would.
handling this car its awesome .
Hopefully they put in the tonale infotainment center in this car in the next couple of years
I have a MY21 Q4 Veloce and it is a fantastic car. People, still today, tell me they love it. (They often drive a boring german leasecar) I still can’t understand why the Giulia wasn’t a bigger sales success…
More reliable than most and least the seats did all need replacing in my new Mercedes A35
I’ve just come out of a great German car into a Giulia Sprint
Most cars you ride in, the Alfa you drive
Even at 30 mph it’s enjoyable
For my 159 there isnt an option for turning off the lock sound either (in the menu) but after searching on the internet I could disable it by following a certain order of pressing buttons and holding them down for x seconds, that did the trick. Dont know if such a way is engineerd out of newer models though
Interesting… Thanks for the tip!
I so want a Quadrifoglio ❤
Alfa Romeo Giulia fantastic car 🔝🔝🔝
If this car had been produced by Audi, BMW or Mercedes, now the world car market would be screaming for a miracle and hundreds of thousands of them would have been sold. It is all "in the hype" contrary to Alfa Romeo. Long live Alfa Romeo!
I have one for over two years now and it's the best car I've ever driven, and it's sooo beautiful...
Push it hard around some corners with good tyres and it will try to rip your face off, if you like understeer, then go ahead and buy an Audi.
People need to understand all entry level luxury vehicles have quirks and gremlins. You just have to try them all to see which one you enjoy the most and which one you would like to fix up from time to time be it German, Italian, British, etc.
The Giulia deserves to sell better in the UK when you think Alfa Romeo was the inventor of the sports saloon! plus it has better styling/design than it's rivals plus the fact that Alfa Romeo now ranks 1st in customer satisfaction league tables in the USA according to Rons Rides youtube channel!
After 12,000 miles, a car should still feel quite together. Still a good point in the video to make.
It should, agreed! You’d be surprised how many don’t, tho…
James, would you chose this over the BMW 4-series you had before?
Great question! I think I would (just) because despite the onboard tech being quite far behind the BMW, the Giulia is just so much fun to drive.
JD
Wouldn’t bother getting a bog basic Veloce. The only choice is a quad with a milltek exhaust . I want to hear
That roar and my heart pumping when I’m accelerating . You live life once and my quad will not leave me . Too dam good
Giulia QF is the only saloon car in the world that comes with carbon fibre driveshaft, plus structural components.
The 159 1750 Ti conviced me that Alfa Romeo is thé car for drivers. It never let me down and I loved it’s stunning design (like many others, got a lot of 👍🏼’s) and the way it drove. Now I own a Giulia Sprint, dark grey and black specs Veloce interior (must have!). The car is simply wonderful! The looks, the drive, the fun etc. The car is chipped to 300 BHP and 408Nm (the engine came to life📈) An upgrade I can advice for 200BHP).
And yes I feel sorry for Alfa that they don’t sell a lot of them, but on the upside; it makes this car exclusive just like the other Italian exotics costing at least twice as much. So who’s the winner here? 😉
Both magnificent
I still can't make up my mind if I should pay more for Veloce or just take 200 Sprint and chip it to 280 after 3-4 years (leasing). How was fuel consumption in the city for you before and after chipping to 300?
@@Mike-er2ih No need to chip, you just switch to the Veloce software. The 200hp Sprint has the exact same hardware spec. I did it and it runs fantastic. And looking at fuel consumption is not something you want to do when owning a Giulia. If it is important, buy something else :)
It is underrated because majority does not care about driving dynamics, handling and steering precision, also majority takes German cars quality religiously.
I have a 2019 and it has both usb and climate controls in the back . it must be an option
Infact it is. And to add them later on it's a matter of 200/250€ of parts (genuine parts I mean).
Looks awesome. Leasing might be ok. Would never buy that or anything from current Audi and BMW lineups.
Current Bmws are awful, Audis fine but boring
Doughnuts .... that reminds me.
It needs to be good, as they wont update for 15 years, like the Giulietta
1:37, I thought the 200hp was consuming much more less than the 280hp
Good video but tha navigation really isn‘t that hard :/
I consider the German rivals to be unreliable, designed to turn into money pits after the warranty expires. My partner's 328i even had mediocre handling and dead steering. It required Lemforder control arms and Bilstein struts to begin to feel like a sports saloon.. So if the Alfa can stay out of the workshop, it may be worth considering.
An amazing car. For those who are fan of this car, skip 5:50 to 8:50, because it is very cringe to see.
Came here for the gearstick rub...
Because this is a car that you buy with your head not heart. And there are loads of cars you can buy with your head. Look at 12 year-old guiletta, it still looks original, probably drives worse than competition but people still buy it. Giulia on the other hand is just another good looking sedan, not beyond its time. It will age same as any c class or 3 series. I think lexus sedans and civic mark 10, is more different than crowd, which Alfa should also have been.
Don't think so
Alfa Romeo produces vehicles with sexy appearance, but sadly hardly anyone actually buying those, as e.g. Mercedes sell about 25000 units each month in the US, Alfa Romeo 1500.
Who knows how long Stellantis will tolerate these numbers, there are some rumors out there, that even the end of the Alfa Romeo production is on the table.
You are correct. Tonale is the last chance for Alfa to prove it can appeal to the mass market currently dominated by the German brands. If it fails with poor sales like Giulia and Stelvio its difficult to see Stellantis going to keep ploughing in millions of Euros to keep alfa goin if too few people actually buy their cars.
You do not know what you are talking about. You will end before alfa, i am sure of it even if you are young.
@@emiliomoncher154 End of production ain't necessary the same thing as end of brand itself, for example, what if next SUV from them going to be just an other reskin Peugeot. Never underestimate globalism.
@@GinoFoto The new Alfa Tonale has nothing to do with Peugeot, are you kidding? did you ever tried? do not make me laugh please.
@@emiliomoncher154 not yet, but a new AR platform development is highly unlikely...
I've considered one of these beautiful cars only recently but the negatives out weigh the positives for me, firstly the reliability issues but I admit these may well be exaggerated? Second the nearest dealer is about 40 miles away and as we only have one car we could be stuck without transport if the dealer needed to keep the car for whatever reason, also not convinced they have the technical ability to fix anything complex but I still keep looking on Auto Trader most days.
Another negative in my opinion is boot/trunk design. While most cars of this size are notched out to the left and right behind the rear wheels too (I believe) accommodate a golf bag, Alfa decided to place the battery in a compartment behind the right wheel making it nearly impossible to put a golf bag in the boot/trunk (I was never able to accomplished this with my golf bag) without putting the seats down. A car like this should accommodate at least one set of golf clubs in the rear easily.
Julia :))
I’m really tempted to buy the Veloce , only thing that turns me off is the poor residual values / PCP deals.
Maybe get one in a different colour
are you alright there, see everything above your dash? no? get your seat up a bit perhaps?
So happy with the car..it just needed a remap in my opinion🦫🏁
She is FIT
10 mths in to my ownership of a new QV and I absolutely still love it BUT 99.9% of the the time it is a complete waste as my commuter and digital av speed camera heavy driving just means the power and handling is a waste. Fuel economy of under 19 is poor; already gone through 1 set of tyres; and due a first service after only 9k miles. A Veloce may be a far better option. But then there is that 0.1% of the time when there car is worth it..........
I had suspected that might be the case for the QV; that the power is largely unusable, except on the track. I can't compare the two but I can confirm the Veloce's power is well suited to the road. And on a motorway trip the other week I managed to average 45mpg which was much better than my expectation.
Sadly on a twisty road almost every other car will always be slower then any giulia.... I find myself wishing that those drivers of 911s in front would just park the car instead of driving a racing line just to stay 'faster' then my slow giulia... (911 is faster in a straight line, and with a decent driver probably as fast in corners...).
But the giulia is creepy fast even with stock tires and a numb head linke me on the steering... It's just incredible predictable and sharp like a knife on turn in, forgiving mid turn... And mechanical grip is beasty for a saloon...
This thing is by far the fastest cornering car I have driven to date, and that comparison includes a heavily optimized 240sx (180SX). With RSR Semi Slick tires... 🙈 - the Nissan is verry close maybe slightly faster in the dry, but RSR 235s is a hardcore tire for such a light car (1100kg). My giulia sits on 225s Continental Standard tires... And is not measurable slower.
🥂
I've had BMWs, And Mercedes for years, and now a Stelvio, and I can honestly say the Stelvio is the better car, and you do feel a little special in it. You just look like another prick in a BMW or Audi.
Alfas have always been stunning cars to look at and drive.
Got to say though this one for me misses the mark.
Its just not different enough esp the rear which could easily be any other european car
I think new a alfa is a great option with warranty but a 7 plus year old one would be a huge gamble for anyone as the reliability stigma will never go away.
You cannot churn out shite for years and expect folk to forget overnight.
Which were these "shite cars" they churned out for years?
@@user-kf1he2pk3l Honestly, I've been driving Alfa since the 80s and with proper maintenance I've never had any problems, just fun and active safety like no ther car I've driven.
I kept with me four of them...
Imagine how stupid people have become if they buy a car and one of the main selling points it's how responsive are the screens .
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Becouse people like suv and are not able to drive! Very simple. This Car is Mega
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Considering the cost, I'd expect better technology. A Ford Focus is more kitted out than this. Nice to see you presenting this rather than taking my crap on Tiktok lol
Just the mechanics of the suspensions has more tech than a whole Focus lol.
a ford focus makes u look like a dork
@sneakybandera8894 point went right over your head didn't it.
bro thinks he did something go do something with your life matthew bro hasent seen technology like this ever and is shocked
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Very lovely looking is all about you.
I don't know why with a 2022 video you couldn't have grabbed the new version to test.
This is the latest version, Phil.
@@ParkersTV Ah yes, she said post 2016.
And that is why people read the manual first.
Veloce should be rwd and not 4x4 😩
It’s not underrated, it’s just that consumers are now well aware of the poor reliability of Italian sporty cars and the maintenance/repair cost.
Well, any Alfa Romeo, after becoming old, becomes "classic"; most of the others just stay "old" .
I bought a '69 GtJ in 83 with the few money I had, I still have it and I don't count the constant requests to buy it.
I'll never sell it, of course.
Oh, same story for the spider 105, the SZ, the 75 and the 159.
Yes, I admit it, I'm Alfista
Oo v oO
@@studiocalder818 Of course you won't sell, because it'd be most likely at a loss. LOL
@@RobertSmith-up9rz This must be the reason why the group of Alfa enthusiasts is one of the largest in the world, probably all people who don't know how to get rid of their cars. 🤔
It must be said that their cars must be strong, because there are so many...
@@studiocalder818 No, it's just a collection of proud people who lost big and the only way to save their pride is to keep convincing themselves they made the right choice. Keep enjoying your Alfa, no worries (if it still works).
If I had 50k to spend on a car I would buy it.
It's so god damn sexy looking
Of underrated as this starts from you reporters on. Noone dares to admit publicly through your articles that it is the best in its class. Why? Because of the stereotypes and following everyone like sheep.
It is underrated because minions were told they break!! Keep on spreading b.s. mi ions witjout spirit for me to get them for free!! Hahaha
BMW WHO ?