Alfa Romeo: what's all the fuss about?
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DRIVETRIBE's Features Editor Henry Catchpole gathers together the new Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and the stunning Alfaholics GTA-R 290 to see if the legendary Italian manufacturer is really worth all the fuss…
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That GTA-R is the greatest thing I have seen. Stunning.
Mumbo Jumbo Woah I didn't think I'd see you here..
mumbo for mayor
Phenomenal
didn’t expect mumbo here
You know a video is great when it invokes the emotional side of you. Alfa, I wish you great success going forward.
A great video to end the night...
NEVER let emotion get in the way of logic and reason.....
@@michaelmeliambro5117 yes you should sometimes... alfa is the passion of driving!
@@michaelmeliambro5117 logic and reason are what keep you alive, emotion is the purpose of being alive
@@rodolphemouradian8300 I think I'd rather be dead just from LOOKING at an Alfa.
@@michaelmeliambro5117 buy some glasses then bro
All the arguments about the Quadrifoglio are valid until you hear and see one in person. I have a neighbor that got a red one a month or so ago and man, it looks like nothing else when you see it coming down the road. In a sea of BMWs, Audis and Mercedes that all kind of look the same and blend in with each other, the Quadrifoglio really stand out.
But the only downfall is it's not a manual
@@THEBOSS7223 Lamborghini, Audi, Lexus, Mercedes, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, and most importantly Ferrari.... None of them are offering manual transmissions anymore. You must be stuck in the past. We'll pretend you didn't speak.
@@esvignettes7592 That doesn't mean it's good, even the Stinger and most Porsches still offer them. Wouldn't dream of owning an automatic version of my car, even if it was possible to get one with a DCT.
The fact cars from the mid-2000s that came with the rare option of a manual are now increasing in price is proof of this. Manuals look bad in terms of performance and on a spec-sheet, and are very good in making supercars much more usable, but on more pedestrian vehicles such as this Mondeo-competitor, it's really not necessary to remove them all together, even if many buyers opt otherwise.
There's talk of the new M3 having a purist version that will offer a manual, only with a slightly detuned engine, as today's cars are so powerful and manuals increasingly niche, they don't want to/can't develop a manual box capable of taking more.
@@karlosbricks2413 You must not own a car with this transmission or have driven a QV saying, "that doesn't mean it's good"
@@esvignettes7592 If you read my comment carefully, you'll realise I was referring to the trend away from Manuals in general. Sure plenty of autos are not bad, but they cannot match a good Manual gearbox in most cases.
I'm a simple man, I see a Alfa GTA or GT Junior and I upvote. Proud owner of a GT 1300 Junior!
R Michael 46 i'm so jealous ): enjoy it man
Nice man, my dad used to own a gt junior 1600.
Have fun with the car man!
Ricardo thank you:) my dad owns a 1968 Spider 1750. These Alfas are just awesome! I had luck with mine because the prices are getting very high nowadays.
South4153 I invite you for a ride sir:)
R Michael 46 You are kind :), keep sharing the passion for cars!
I have to agree "your never a petrolhead until you had a Alfa" I can't afford a Giulia yet but I've owned a 159 for last 3 years and I have to say it's amazing in any way, beautiful and very reliable as long as you do regular servicing but most of all you can feel the road ,the way it corners at speeds just makes you feel alive. As for a Giulia I'm saving 😁
Unless youve owned an Alfa, you will never understand, never!
George Sidis Myself as an avid motorcyclist, I hear this "reasoning" over & over regarding Harley Davidson bikes...Granted, I have not ridden a HD, but I have sat on one idling at a showroom brand-new....the vibration was shocking, as I revved it simulating some 40-60 mph worth, the vibration quickly became numbing & intolerable....knowing all the specs, steering geometry, power to weight ratio, gas-tank capacities, etc. the only benefit would be a better fuel economy.
Much of this type of prattle is similar to the praise heaped upon Alfa Romeos..."never mind the statistics, it;s how it makes you feel"...Uh, no, I don't want to passed up by some soccer-mom in her Mercedes with better "statistics"....& poor reliability & cost of serviceability is not a sign of character or uniqueness...it is just that, reliability & serviceability. The only, only benefit of the Alfa is styling...& even that is debatable.
@@AndieBlack13 Statics now days, point that the soccer mom in her mercedes will spend more time in dealer ship and lost lot more out of pocket than any modern era Alfa Romeo owner . Alfa's broke down like any car on road . Mercedes, BMW and Audi are simply the masters of what they doing , its call Marketing . Itailians suck on that area
true, especially the old-boxer-engines...
..damn straight!..I'm on my forth Alfa Romeo now..Mito Multiair Turbo..soo great to drive..I'l stick with Alfas til the end now!🍀
@@n0stradam0s I presume you meant statistics (statics - no spell checker?). I have owned 6 Audi's totalling more than 30 years of driving (15-20K per year) and only one of them broke down, once - and that was my fault. I have owned 2 Alfas - 2.5 years in total and they broke down; 3 times for this 1st and twice for the second. Ignoring your ridiculous comment of "static now days", I think it is clear the statistics speak for themselves; Audi, BMW and Mercedes make the best, most reliable cars there is and it is easy to market things that are the best - even if you are a crap salesman. Saying all that I loved my Alfas and as soon as they become affordable again I will own one (I mean a real one!).
Just ordered a '22 Giulia Veloce. Can't wait to own my first Alfa!
Update: I'm in love with the drive of my new Alfa. I get the hype now.
I have only recently been introduced to the world of the alfa I brought a 159 sportwagon about 2 months ago and every day I drive it it makes me feel special when on the daily commute to work especially when you pull up to the traffic lights surrounded by BMW and audi business barges I look around at them in their dull cars and I am thankful for the day that I set eyes on my 159 and decided to make the purchase that I did
Same here my friend, i have an alfa 159 sedan in black. Sure its not the best to drive and the the interror not at par with some germans, but everytime i park it next to a german rival and look at both of them. I know i made the right choice.
I loved my 159 I now have a 595. You’re right, they make you feel special. It’s an occasion rather than just get in a drive
I've owned alfa for 13 years, and although the 159 was a step from 156 (own 156 sw 2.0 jts) the 159 is heavy and imo not as much fun, around the corners, as the 156.
"The occasional nice engine" Hmm. understatement for the benefit of the rest of the piece? The Busso is a bit more than just a a 'nice engine'
This video is just beautiful. The sceneries are as gorgeous as they come. Thank you for the hard work.
I have to say that when I joined to the motorway with the new Alfa Giulia, I forgot the slightly "cheaper" interior parts completely and my senses were concentrated purely to FEELING the car, its behaviour and the acceleration. That was the moment when I fell in love with Alfa Romeo. It makes you feel and most importantly, it makes you feel you're ALIVE. And you could almost feel the presence of the legacy of greats like Tazio Nuvolari, Giuseppe Campari, Antonio Ascari and other Alfa legends...
Great, now I hate my life because I don't own an Alfa.
Hackbrett Schorsch so go pick one up now. Thanks to all the haters, BMW fans and idiots who have lots to say, but nothing to show about how utterly ‘bad’ all Alfas are, really brilliant ones can be had for parking change. Just make sure you get a V6 for max pleasure😜
Hackbrett Schorsch don't beat yourself up buddy! Just simply buy one, oh and make sure it's a V6 for full pleasure! 😜♥️😎
Sadly I removed the left part of the canal so it's not safe anymore.
Get one, buy one from an enthusiast
LOL REALLY????? I don't have one, and I'm making out just fine!!
Many seams to forget that Ferrari was involved making this car. Now I´m a BMW fan but I´m a bigger car fan and when someone does something good or great it deserves recognition and then I do not care from where or what brand did it.
I would certainly love to have both these Alfas in my garage that is for sure.
I like your way of thinking!
Alfa Romeo was involved in the making of Scuderia Ferrari. BMW wasnt ;)
I'd love to have a 105 GTA & an E30 M3 EVO 2
I am a proud owner of an Alfa Romeo Mito. It is my first car and honestly, I enjoy every moment with it. I never intended to buy an Alfa, but this Mito was sold by a local guy and fit into my budget. And than when I first saw the car I was blown - can I own this car? It was super sporty and unique. And than I sit in and I knew immediately that I don’t want anything else. Every piece of it was just in place, and you could clearly see the Italian elegance and style on the interior. People who sit in are amazed that this is a 10 years old car - it looks amazing.
Alfas are unique cars and they give you driving experience no other car can give - the steril and ship-like big German cars are chasing me out of the world with their boring design and colour range (you really can’t distinguish between two models). When I was in the Alfa Museum in Milan last year I was blown by their design, their power and their history. After the trip I sit in my Mito like “wow, you are a sport car with a proud history”.
That's awesome, what engine does your Mito have?
I have one too, and it’s my first Car too. I agree with everything you said. It’s just a magic feeling stepping in to one.
The location, cars, reviewer, video quality and therefore the channel is spot on...
I love Alfa's and it's great to see cars being produced by this iconic marque that are still class leading and relevant. I have started my own Alfa channel and hope some of you guys will support me on the journey!
This made me emotional.
i'm on my 7'th Alfa in 22 years, love them.
👍👍🏽👍🏿👍🏻
That GTA-R is pure porn. I don't think there is any Alfa that embodies the brand more than this work of art
audioh0lic only if Alfa put the Busso in the 105/115 Spider their sales would've gone through the roof if they did that. I'm putting the 3.0l from a 164 in my spider in my mind that is the perfect Alfa.
Jimmy Grant Too much weight in the front. Twinspark on carbs. 🍀🤙🏼
Michel Schuijff not too much weight in the front it's been proven that the car handles better with 40 pounds more in the front.
More like pure CRINGE on four wheels.....
The 105 shape is so impressive still after all these years... It has a mystical, mesmerizing beauty, you just never get tired looking at this car! It's truly one of a kind, no other car has come close to this cars magic.
No good Alfa's in your life time? What about the Gtv6? Great styling, and very good performance and handling for the time.
156 GTA, 159 1750tbi and brera S
Agreed, and if it was RWD .......
Brera It’s on my list of the US after the 25 year import rule kicks in
I personally loved the 155 V6 Ti DTM they produced! Beautiful car and sounded incredible on track. Giulia is mad! Lovely
I love that in every single video of people comparing the new Giulia with an old GTA or GTV, in the new one they are serious and composing well, but as soon as they cut to the classic ones they have this wide open smile in their faces.
Am an amg fan boy i have to agree with that BUT i'd have that alfa over anything made in germany. You buy alfa's with hearts, which is what set them apart. People won't wont understand. But when you gonna drive down the road one day. People will stare at you, not at a bmw or a merc.
People always look at an Italian car, even if it's a very common one. Fiat 500 still turning heads after all these years - and that's a cheap city car for crying out loud. With Alfas and other Italian machines it's the passion and style that people look at. Being rare or common has nothing to do with it.
@@varmastiko2908 i agree. most if not all beautiful car's design is italian or made by italian designer. For example the first models of VW Golf are made by italian designer
@@mirkoclay2357 Giugiaro is a legend for sure, though his early designs had more inspiration than the later ones.
@@varmastiko2908 true😊
Stunning cinematography D_TRB! Especially the last shot, that gave me chills! Henry was top draw like always
My love for old Alfas has grown exponentially over the years. They have a certain soul that is all their own.
Now, this is what I go online to see. Absolutely lovely video and even more fodder for me to follow my sublime test drives of the QV with an actual purchase. Cheers.
Content is fantastic as always, brilliant production values and great review!
One of best videos on Alfa. Great job Henry!
keep coming back to this video.. one of the best!
Those videos are so beautifully made! Great channel
Beautiful video, 2 beautiful machines, stunningly beautiful scenery, and a proper driver in Henry. Well done!
Henry Catchpole is a top tier presenter. I'm always stoked when a new one of his vids comes out.
What a magical video!! Thanks for this, guys
There's a bit of exaggeration about Alfa's "disappearance" over the last 25 years. This applies for sure to the Us market, but not at all to Europe, which have seen pretty closely what happened in between. Many models came out, yea all frontwheelers, but some of them where just as beatiful as funny to drive and achieved great success and prizes. Just think of the 155 (DTM champion), the 156 (1997 Car Of The Year), the159 and the Giulietta. Each one of those were sold in hundreds of thousands, in some cases 700,000 (like the 156), that means strong market presence. I didn't mention masterpieces like the Brera and the Spyder, and the GT. The new Giulia marks certainly the brand's "reboot" back to rear wd, but it doesn't mean it's been doing nothing in the meantime, as it may sound.
The David I agree on all front, except one thing: the Brera was AWFUL to drive. It was like steering a truck.
The David Correct, was about to say the same. An abundance of great models. This idiot was probably just trying to sound dramatic.
Dont forget the 147, which was chosen car of the year in 2001
Journalists are all the same. They just say what the rest of them are supposed to say. It's group think.
What about the MiTo. The MiTo was released as part of the 8C. It was designed at the Alfa Romeo Design Centre. And was the first Alfa Romeo to include the DNA system. And the TCT gearbox. Most importantly I’m a proud owner of one.
Thank you so much for perfect videos.🌼🌼🌼
Wonderful video, I love it. Congrats and good work as always
People who say they are unreliable are turds. Have owned several and they’ve been just as reliable as anything else. Took a real beating occasionally too.
Beautiful piece. Really appreciate giving the brand some context with the car from Alfaholics, as I have never seen Alfas until their recent return to North America. Like Henry said, I had no concept of the brand except through other enthusiasts and history books. Perfect.
Fantastic work (from all involved!)
What a fantastic piece of film. You have made my day
absolutelly stunning immages!
you put alot of work and efford doing this! I really enjoyed watching
Great video... you've hit it spot on!
Cheers
WOW, that shot at the end,,,,,,,I'm not sure what word(s) to use. Stunning, amazing, beautifully unique and or totally worthy of praise.
Really love the calm music and relaxed way of reviewing.
Born in '81 ... and you say there hasn't been a good Alfa in your lifetime ? Are you having a laugh ?
Alfasud ti
Alfasud sprint
Alfetta Gtv 6
Alfa 75 turbo
Alfa155 Q4
Alfa 156 GTA
Alfa 147 GTA
Alfa 8c
Alfa 4c
Have you driven any of these ? I think I know the answer to that.
I fully agree. I am fortunate enough to own an ‘84 GTV6, which, because it was one of the cars of my dreams, i picked up 8 years ago when they could still be had for decent prices. I would never sell it, partly because of sentiment, partly because i have no history on this particular car, and probably would never get the best price for it, but mostly because i love it, i truly love it. The way this car makes me feel is indescribable. I also own a ‘02 156 V6 in Alfa Rosso color, and love it nearly as much as the GTV6. The 156 in its own way is equally as special as the GTV6, and other Alfas of old. It is just so different from other cars in its class, in a good way. It is super compact, yet can seat 4 comfortably, the V6 version has a marvelous engine, even though it is front wheel drive, it handles very nice. It looks fantastic, and i honestly cannot walk away after parking it without looking back at least once. My 156 is now 16 years old, and still gets compliments everywhere it goes, and still looks modern in a parking lot full of todays weirdly kinked and creased car designs. Both of them are definitely brilliant Alfas, even though they are from different eras..
Alfa SZ...I think even the GTV 916 not being an "ultimate driving machine" was quite a mark. And even in a more "normal" point of view, twin spark and boxer engines were very good.
André Faria i fully agree. The SZ is something very special. I was lucky enough to have a brief encounter with a nice example very recently, which is a rare occasion, specifically on my side of the pond. The 916 cars were also great cars, and also becoming collectable with well kept V6 GTV’s now fetching good money, especially Cup editions.
miclewis55 Absolutely, and you can add the Spider and GTV to that list as well.
My 145 cloverleaf drives like a dream after 23 years & no expensive restoration work, not everyone's cup of tea but that's kinda why I love it, I don't want it to be universally revered, I like the whole underdog image, especially when showing much more expensive cars up on back roads😉
I had a Alfa 75 and Spider. So I done my duty as Petrolhead with Alfa :-D - Maybe later again a classic as Weekendcar but never again as daily driver.
Beautiful Cinematography
Good job.
Your passion is as brilliant as the cars are
My first car was an Alfa 75! Bought a year ago, at 21 years old! It's special to drive, beautiful to see and rich of story!
Cracking video! Thanks
Awesome job. the editing was seamless, music was tasteful and as a whole this video was deeply immersive
Alfa Romeo is above everything else on the roads.
Except when it comes to just about EVERYTHING ever produced by any of the Big Three over on the RIGHT side of the Atlantic.
@@michaelmeliambro5117 how about no
@@ANDREWSAMY562 An AMC Javelin alone feels far more exciting to drive and has more soul than an Alfa Spider, GTV6, 4C, and 8C COMBINED.
@@michaelmeliambro5117 look, I'm a classic American muscle car guy, I really am. I loved the shit out of our old Chevy caprice. but when it comes to the driving experience, I'm sorry Italian cars are the best in that department, case closed
@@ANDREWSAMY562 If you're now claiming to love classic American cars, why is your profile of that IDIOT JC!!???
Love this!!! Thank you!!!
Even the *ahem* less great Alfas have had the saving grace of a gorgeous sounding motor, that boxer and twin spark growl and yes, even the 5 cylinder diesel sounds good. You've driven a corner of my dream garage with those two, Im glad they drive as good as they look
Congratulations, sir. You are the first car journalist to know HOW TO PROPERLY START A CAR. The others simply crank at the key like maniacs ignoring all the things that need to happen before the engine turns over.
Excellent positive Alfa vlog grazie Mille ciao
Nice video, that Alfaholics Giulia is gorgeous.
I think Alfas are really overlooked cars, I own a 145 Cloverleaf and it's such a brilliant little car. One of the best hot-hatches of the 90's
a treat to watch, needs a replay on a large TV and proper speakers
Brilliant video!
Well what a fantastic video that was!!
Very nice review!!!👌
One of the coolest nerds on CZcams, another great video.
I'm not that way inclined and I am British but....your voice + this vid is rather relaxing as the last thing in the day.
What a video. Love it
That engine sounds like a pitch shifted Doberman growling. Sweet af
Absolutely Glorious! As a kid growing up in the 80's I always lusted after a Alfa Romeo Spyder or a Milano (75), as I read about them in Road&Track, Automobile, Sports Car Illustrated and Car + Driver. Some day I'll own an Alfa. Thank you.
Best video I’ve seen since Jeremy Clarkson drove the V12 Vantage on Top Gear, did a very good job of bringing out the emotional side of driving
Love that Alfa is back!
What a glorious video. Anyone know where it was filmed? That last shot along the lake looks like Lake Como but I can see it's in the UK! DriveTribe what where you thinking making Henry redundant? Just look at this video! Videographers well done, this is a perfectly filmed video.
Man,... you made my day!!!
Great vid, great presenter.
This GTA R 290 is such a dream. Most beautiful car to my eyes!
car enthusiasts like to tinker, add stuff, customize an older enthusiast told me at an Alfa club meet in 1979, "Alfa give you a base to start from, where you take it is up to you".
i have a 159ti, i love it to bits - even though she's 10 years old she's still a beautiful saloon, when you sit behind the wheel you really feel passionate about driving - can't wait to get my hands on a Guilia
Love the look of both these cars 👌
What a fantastic article. 👍😊
Great item thanks
I am proud to say I own the mid-point - the last of the V6 Guigaro-stlyed 156 manuals - its a great blend of sophisticated electronics, real Alfa Busso V6, and wand-like precision manual. Styling echoes that of the Junior, but it is moving towards the Guilia - and despite being FWD, it is a delirious pleasure to drive. Its also a wonder - Alfa is as old as RR, Bentley and Bugatti - and yet it has continued to produce affordable exotica for the enthusiast to this day, despite small production numbers - could you imagine a Rolls-Royce hatchback family car ? Well, thats what Alfa have found their success in making...and given the small production numbers, their ability to function as well as they do function is incredible.
Great video HC! Carfection - you have gained brilliance in hiring him...
I still love the 156. Handles great with proper springs and shocks.
Wanna own an old Alfa first minute into the video ASAP, beautiful road, great car. nice vid
This is as good as Grand Tour/Top Gear - not only does it feature two wonderful cars but is also beautifully presented, shot and edited - well done all
Super nice video. 👍
I really enjoyed this film. I love Alfas and have owned a few over the last 30 years including 1978, Alfetta 2.0, 1981 guilietta, 1977 Sud Ti, 1985 Sprint Cloverleaf (tuned), 155 1.8, 156 2.5, 164 twinspark, 164 gold cloverleaf, 159, brera 3.2. I would love to have a garage with just these two!
great video on two amazing cars. where is it filmed? the roads look amazing
thanks! the place looks stunning
I'm the owner of an Alfa 159 Ti after owning Audi's and BMW's in the past there's something very special about the alfa romeo that the German cars don't have.. the styling is exquisite and my 159 has been ultra reliable i love getting in it each day I can't see myself ever replacing it until maybe a Giulia quadrifoglio 😍
Since my dad had Alfa Giulia 72 I was in love with that brand. With bad or good things I was in love and now at my 50 I still feel the same flame.
Sure they made another great car. The 156 was very nice to look at and plenty fast. And as far as I remember that number was massively successful in Europe and practically saved Alfa. Owned one and loved it... This new one imo kinda looks like a big brother of the 156.
Best car video ever 😍 if I had all the money of the world I would not need anything else than these two absolute jewels 😍
Despite not beeing rich I just love beeing behind the wheel of my tiny MiTo Quadrifoglio which I love so much...
Cheers Alfistis 🏎
Epic. Thanks.
Here in the states, I believe Alfa remains an enigma, a strange Italian job that is sometimes exemplified by a random Spider or even more rare GT Junior. I'm not sure if we know what to think of these little exotic anomalies. I am greatly intrigued by the new Guilia, and hope the hype matches the reality. Thanks for a very informative, beautifully filmed video.
One of my favourite roads. 👌 Can't imagine it in the Junior! 😍
I thought Henry switched to Evo. Is he on both channels now, or was this video filmed before he left Drivetribe?
codeman55555 He also is on carfection
He went from evo to DRIVETRIBE, now has left that for Carfection though.
This is a pretty old vid, was originally released on 13. July.
At this point I won't be surprised if he becomes a host on Top Gear.
German fan boys crying in the comment section... Pure frustration. Proof that even they know ALFA IS KING
Soundwave 47 BMW is also about racing and sport.. Alfa and BMW make the best cars
BMW, Alfa, Porsche, all of them have plenty of story to talk about and incredible racing pedigree, they shouldn't be rated lower or higher than the other, all of them are as awesome as they can be
Dot Dot Wise words i like that.
Without Mercedes you would be nothing Alfa. My 86’ 300e could destroy any regular Alfa of the era and not breakdown before the end of the track
Venturi Atlantique Beautifully flawed cars while the likes of Mercedes are an engineers car rather than a artists car. Every line on a Mercedes(70s-90s) has a reason and function
Perfection !
Loved this car, I will miss her.
Hey, the 4C is a brilliant car although its hard plastic interior!
Carbon fiber
Absolutely loved this film!
Mi cuore sportivo (L)
Nononono, Owning an Alfa is driving a car with emotions, getting in the car knowing it may break down on the side of road, knowing every time you are traveling with her it may end up in an epic yet frustrating adventure.