Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2011: Italian Temptation | Test Drive | DCG #4
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- In this episode we test this lovely Italian hatchback. Is this manual transmission 4 cilinder petrol car destined to have problems, or is it a dream machine?
Dutch Car Guys Review Episode 4
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:22 Car Profile
0:41 Walk around the car
2:19 Test Drive
11:10 Conclusion - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Thanks for the support everyone. However people pointed out some mistakes:
- The Giulietta is not based on the platform of the Punto. The Giulietta was the first car built on the C-Evo platform, that derives from the older Fiat C-platform of the Fiat Bravo.
- The DNA system does not change the suspension, it can feel a little like it howerer because of how much else changes in the car.
- The Giulietta Quadrifoglio is not a 2 liter but a 1.8 turbo.
We don't like making mistakes. But we love the community, thanks for pointing these things out. ♥
For future episodes we will do more fact checking before release!
giulietta is closer to fiat tipo/bravo than punto ... not the same thew - rear suspension is multi link only on giulietta.
guys, the Giulietta is based on the modified platform of the Fiat Bravo (not only suspension, front and rear axle but also torsional rigidity and types of materials). The Multiair engine you tested made its debut on the Alfa Mito for the "Quadrifoglio Verde" version and was subsequently extended to other cars of the entire FIAT group. The defects of this engine lie precisely in this revolutionary valve lift management module "Multiair" that in the event of poor maintenance or use of the wrong oil, breaks. Other known problems concern the electrical cables in the trunk that break (as on many other cars), delicate interior door handles, the Blue&me infotaiment control unit that could break over the years, or the air conditioning internal air recycling system. Otherwise it is a very reliable car, one of the best to drive and certainly the most beautiful in the segment.
We have a pinned comment under the video that addresses it man but thanks anyway.
And you have a lot of engine knowledge sir have a good day man👍
I definitely agree with Roger’s comment about the backlights. Truly iconic.
The lights stay iconic and when they just came out they were revolutionary.
just stumbled across this video, you guys just earned a new subscriber! Not anything new in terms of video format, but well put together, keep it up
Thanks you so much!
I’ve bought 2011 Giulietta 1.4 TB TCT in 2023 as my first car. We spent a lot of time with the wife choosing a good car for us and when we found Giulietta we said in one voice “that’s it!”. Really beautiful car and we love it really much. The owners say that reliability wise it’s much better than previous Alfa’s. Can’t complain as now I’m putting it in a shape after previous owners, but so far - pure pleasure
Lovely to hear! I indeed had an older 156, but am still in love with the look and feel of alfa's. Really nice to hear that they became more reliable.
Great video once again! Keep it up!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks! 🔥🔥
Een mooi review, dankjewel! Ive had my Giulietta 4.5 years now and love it, its a late 2010 model but with the 2.0jtdm engine. I wanted the multiair engine but the diesel has grown on me. Watching your video reminds me of driving my Giulietta from Ijmuiden to Harlingen & back in 2022, en route to Vlieland.
Bedankt voor het compliment! Nice to hear you enjoy your Giulietta. And it's a good road trip car for sure. Cars like these have a beautiful soul.
Good review. I drive my second Giulietta and it is a very reliable car.
But I have to say two things:
The Giulietta is not based on a Punto. The platform is called "C-evo" and was derived from the Fiat Bravo. It was developed completely new and the Giulietta was the first car that was sitting on the platform.
The DNA setting does not change the dampers. The Giulietta does not have active suspension. So the suspension always stays the same.
Otherwise very good and informative review.
Lovely to read you're on the second giulietta.
And thanks for the feedback about the platform and dna system.the
we will put in a note under the video.
Have a good one mate👍.
Amazing videos, keep it up!
Thank you so much!
what a wonderful video (and car)
Thanks so much! ❤️
My wife had a Giulietta QV for about 5 years. Surpsingly good little family car. We had zero faults during our ownership, even after we had it tuned.
Nice to hear!
Thanks for a great video. I agree entirely with your smiles; I have a Giulietta 2.0 diesel and I feel just the same about it. It is a practical daily car (take the kids to school then drive to work) but it makes the everyday into fun, in a way that perhaps only an Alfa enthusiast can understand. It is cheap to run, tax and insure, it has been very reliable so far (170,000 miles) and it makes me smile. Helps that it is red with black leather seats.
I was wondering about your comment on the suspension change in D, but you are right when you say it feels that way - I think it is mostly due to the change in the steering that you feel the suspension has changed too.
Anyway, great video; thanks for that :-) Tim
Thanks very much, we think the car has a good balance between fun and being daily driveble.
The fact we thought the suspension changed was indeed because of the feel in steering (we think, we talked about this a lot).
We hope you can enjoy your Giulietta for a lot more miles!
@@dutchcarguys Thank you; I hope so too. It feels like a keeper to me. Interesting your chosen car is a Volvo. If it weren't for the Giulietta, I would probably get a C30. My wife has an XC90 which she loves: great for the kids and their friends, pulling things, and superb comfort and safety. I kind of like it too, but not like the Giulietta :-)
The C30 is also a really good driving car! One of the best driving Volvo's if you ask me.
The fact I chose a Volvo is purely because I drive about 200km a day and was looking for something reliable and safe. But tbh I don't like the steering of my V40 that much so I'm starting to look into something else.
@@dutchcarguys Good to know that about the C30. I must confess I was going purely on looks, perhaps nostalgically thinking of a 480. I suppose I get so bored with most modern looking cars that appearance is getting more important to me. There is a lot to be said for safety too though, so I get that. I think the Giulietta is relatively safe (especially compared to the BSA Shooting Star that I would really like to have :-) ). Anyway, I am sure nobody wants to indulge my nostalgia :-)
Thanks again for a great video :-)
Looks good, drives well, reasonable fuel consumption, disadvantages? Of course it is, many parts of this car are literally a piece of crap. Every year at the beginning of winter there are entries on the forums about broken interior door handles. Instead of cooling, the air conditioning may start only heating on one side because literally a 1cm piece of plastic will break off. Additionally, the air conditioning activators that control the temperature are failing, they are almost inaccessible and you have to literally disassemble the entire interior to replace them.
And that makes it a alfa 😅🥲have a good one mate👍
Nice review but the car is built on a heavily modified and upgraded version of the platform used on Fiat Bravo platform and it is one of the best platforms in terms of passenger protection and driving dynamics in its category at that period. It is also used by the Dodge Dart. (Lancia Delta of the late 2000s had the simple Bravo Platform). Fiat Punto platform was used on the Mito again with alot of modifications.
Yea man we have put a post under it with the correct specs.
Thanks for the comment and your knowledge on the platform
😂 sorry for that. Nice video. Its a great 🚗!!
Dall'Italia, ringrazio i tanti commenti positivi, nei confronti di questa auto. Come si dice qua :nessuno è profeta in patria.
Infatti molti Italiani sputano su questo modello poi vanno ad acquistare auto Tedesche, che fanno moda, ma che magari non tengono la strada neppure a piangere, o se incontrano del bagnato sbandano.
La Giulietta era, e rimane una ottima piccola berlina. Si guida che è una meraviglia, tiene la strada sempre e comunque. Auto che come nel mio caso, comprata usata un anno fa, auto del 2011, vale sempre la pena spendere per tenerla attiva e funzionante.
Per me è sempre un piacere, anche solo metterla in moto.
Thanks for your comment man.
And yes if you keep up with the maintenance there great cars lots of fun on the road.
Have a nice day man👍
@@dutchcarguys. Buona giornata anche a te.
Alfa is like you either crazy about them or you don’t like them…
That is very true! We are on the crazy about them side I think 🫣❤️
What about some old cars ? Good old VW Bubba? I have one from 74. It would be good to see them car driving in experience 🎉
We would love that.
Working on all kinds of cars to film.
So hopefully in a future episode.
In 1975 the Porsche 911 Turbo had 344.4nm of torque. The Alfa Giulietta JTDM-2 140 has 350nm - interestingly, that's the same as the 170 version, suggesting that the hardware is the same, maybe a different map? Does anyone know? Great review by the way :-)
It's amazing man, the power of a old super car in your daily driver.
The progression of technology is awsome.
And about the diesels yea I think it's just how the factory tunes the ecu and other gubbins.
Have a good one man👍
Sorry but the 1.9 JTD is one of the most reliable engine on the market. You can easily find cars with 400k Km or even more.
I truly had bad luck with the turbo and intercooler hoses. They just ripped open like it was nothing, only car I ever had that happen with and it happened with multiple hoses delivered by Alfa.
The engine itself however always kept up, even after al the soot from the bad combustion.
Isnt the quadrifolio a 1.8 turbo thought 2.0 was just the diesel jtdm which is what i have and when you get the 170 remapped wow its quick
You are completely right sir. Excuse us. Good to hear you enjoy the 2.0 JTDM. I believe that is a perfect engine for a daily driver that is still very very fun.
Also the diesel engine in these share the same as the 159, insignia and saab 93 aero TTid (another car i currently own) with slight larger cylinder capacity also super reliable when looked after my saab is on 270,000 miles and our Alfa 2.0 has just hit 110,000 miles. Happy motoring guys i enjoyed the video 😀
@@soxthedog068 We think alike! I have a Saab 9-3 Tid Vert on 120k, a Sportwagon on 185k and a Giulietta JTDM on 155k. All three are in top shape, fit as a butchers dog and I've fitted Brembo discs and pads, nice sticky Avons instead of squealing Pirelli and new springs all round making a very nice controlled and comfortable fleet. All three are on their second clutch now.
Time to get rid of the wife
For the now she's a bit too much of a keeper so I'll hang on to her for a while. But thanks for the advice.
i like your type of videos guys. subscribed for sure! Goodluck on the channel! If you ever want to try a modified one out in the future just come back to me. (stage 3 and suspension job)
Hey man thanks for the feedback.
And as alfa lovers we would love to Try out you're fast Italian.
But in a little while because we just did this one.
Have a nice one mate👍
@@dutchcarguys no worries, just come back to this comment if you guys ever feel like it!
Marked down man.
We will.
Punto???? Noooo, Bravo! And its not Punto, it’s grande punto platform and engines shares alfa MITO. And QV is 1.75 not 2.0
Trowh your wifi in the kliko and by the Alfa.
I also would trow away the router for a alfa😜
Mito is based on Punto and corsa opel ( so dumb comment!) beavis and buthead , Bravo and Gulietta shares same platform,
Beavis here we know man ,made a mistake and we put a comment under it with the specs.
And the 2 litre moment was because of me looking for a 147(that has a 2 litre ).
Have a good one man.
Just bought myself a Giulietta 1.4T manual and I totally love it. Only my girlfriend doens't like it at all! 😂
Oef that's a tough one man.
Keep up with the maintenance so it doesn't break down with her 😜
And for you sir enjoy the nice car.
Have a good one mate🙌
@@dutchcarguys Haha thank you sir!