Kratki test: Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 TB 170 Sportiva QV. Med navduševanjem nad modelom 4C (glej TUKAJ) smo preizkusili najmočnejšo Giulietto z 1,4-litrskim prisilno polnjenim motorjem. Alfa Romeo Giulietta '14 1,6 DIESEL 150hp VELOCE look Δόσεις Alfa Romeo Giulietta '15 1.4 TB 16V MultiAir Turismo TCT 14.150 GET Dragy 10Hz GPS at our store https://ignitioncollection.com/dragySubscribe to be the first to see new content! http://bit.ly/2aWQXw9Check out our 100-200 MPG, CO2 and Running Costs. Alfa Romeo claims the Giulietta Cloverleaf's turbocharged engine offers the performance of a 3.0-litre with the fuel economy of a 1.8-litre. It will return a claimed 40 The Giulia Veloce is covered by Alfa Romeo’s standard three-year/150,000km warranty, with 24-hour roadside assistance provided for the duration. Recommended service intervals are at 12 months/15,000km (whichever comes first), and Alfa’s capped-price servicing scheme locks in prices for the first five services as: $345, $645, $465, $1295 Vay Tiền Nhanh Chỉ Cần Cmnd Nợ Xấu. Two mid-level models strengthen Alfa’s Giulia portforlio by , on September 20, 2016, 13:00 LISTEN 12:42 The Paris Auto Show is usually packed with just about every auto manufacturer under the sun, but this year the show is going to be missing a number of big names. We first learned that Volvo, Ford, Aston Martin, and Rolls-Royce would be missing, and more recently we’ve learned that Bentley and Lamborghini will also be skipping out on the show. That’s a lot of big names, but there’s at least one automaker that will be in Paris in full force with a number of new cars. That automaker is Alfa Romeo, and one of those cars is the new Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce – a model that debuts two new engines (one gasoline and one diesel) and Alfa’s long awaited Q4 all-wheel drive system. These engines represent the basis for two mid-level models with the gasoline-powered producing 280 horsepower and the diesel promising 210 horsepower. But, we’ll talk more about the available engines later. With these two new models, it has become pretty clear that Alfa has quite literally worked backward as far as releasing models. The brand started out balls to the wall with the Giulia QV and its 505-horsepower, V-6, and then it announced the entry-level Giulia. Now, we’re getting the middle of the spectrum with these new gasoline and diesel powertrains. While it’s a little backward, these new models should be significantly cheaper than the QV and should provide a price point that makes the Giulia attainable for those who can’t afford the $70,000 price tag of that crazy Giulia QV but want to spend more than $50,000 for the entry-level model. With that said let’s dive on into the new Giulia Veloce models and go over all the details. Continue reading to learn more about the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce. Year: 2017 Make: Model: Engine: inline-4 Horsepower @ RPM: 280 @ 5250 Torque @ RPM: 295 @ 2250 Displacement: L Top Speed: 155 mph (Est.) Price: car segment: Purpose: body style: Overall: ExteriorThe distinct body lines on the hood, and the sides of the Giulia assert the car’s stylish and sporty characteristics and make it very pleasing to look at On the outside, you’re going to notice very little difference between the Giulia QV and the Giulia Veloce Models. Both Veloce models have the same body styling as the base-model Giulia, including the toned down front fascia and that dominating triangular radiator grille. That’s good news, though, as the distinct body lines on the hood, and the sides of the Giulia assert the car’s stylish and sporty characteristics and make it very pleasing to look at. As you can see from the model here, it’s rocking the same wheels that were found on the QV when it made its debut and it also has yellow-painted calipers which really stand out against the blue exterior finish seen here. And, despite the fact that the Veloce is inherently lower in the hierarchy compared to the QV, it still gets that diffuser-like insert on the rear fascia. It does have a single exhaust outlet on each corner like the base model Giulia, with the extra space around the single exhaust outlet on each side filled in by a weird little mesh insert. You can also find Veloce badging on each side of the Veloce models. All told, Alfa Romeo has managed to create a couple of mid-range models without sacrificing anything in the exterior department, which is a really good thing. The Giulia looks great, and it would be a shame if Alfa toned it down any more than it already is. Interior If you’ve taken a good look at the Giulia QV, the interior of the Veloce will look very familiar to you. The Veloce comes with the same flat-bottom steering wheel and the same two-pod gauge cluster with a TFT display in the middle. The center stack is dominated by a horizontally oriented infotainment display and two large HVAC vents just below it. The Veloce does get unique grips on the sport steering wheel and a new set of black leather sport seats that actually look better than those in the QV. On top of this, the inserts around the door handles, on the face of the dash, and on the center console have been replaced by some slick looking aluminum inserts compared to the silver inserts found on the QV. In most cases, it’s nice to see a lot of different interior features among models. But, when it comes to the Giulia Veloce, it looks like Alfa nailed it as far as bring in unique features without toning down or differentiating the interior too much. The new Veloce is just as nice inside as it’s more expensive brother while providing the same left of comfort and refinement at a lower price. Not bad. Drivetrain The drivetrain department hosts the biggest news when it comes to the Giulia Veloce. It can be had with one of two different engines: a turbocharged, four-cylinder and a Diesel. The gasoline engine delivers 280 horsepower at 5,250 and 295 pound-feet of torque at a relatively low 2,250 rpm. This kind of power output from a small gasoline engine can be attributed, in part, to the “2-in-1” turbocharger system as well as the high-pressure direct injection. Alfa hasn’t disclosed what kind of turbo pressure the 2-in-1 system runs, but we do now that the fuel system runs at 2, psi, which is becoming increasingly more common but much higher than fuel pressure systems found in cars made just a few years ago. The use of this 2-in-1 turbocharging system and the extremely high fuel pressure helps to generate a quick response and a high level of efficiency. The gasoline engine delivers 280 horsepower at 5,250 and 295 pound-feet of torque at a relatively low 2,250 rpm On the diesel front, that oil burner generates 210 horsepower at 3,500 rpm and 346 pound-feet of torque at a low 1,750 rpm. The big news here is the fuel system that is in use. Built on MultiJet II technology, the system uses injection rate shaping and runs at around 29,007 psi – yes you read that right, 29,000 pounds of fuel pressure. There’s also an electrical, variable geometry turbocharger that helps to eliminate turbo lag and provide great throttle response at any engine speed. Unfortunately, neither Veloce model is available with a manual transmission, with an eight-speed automatic being the shifter of choice. Be that as it may, the Giulia Veloce does come with paddle shifters so some spirited driving isn’t out of the question, but know that if you really want to row your own gears, you still have to go with the QV here in the as it is the only model available here with the six-speed manual. Alfa hasn’t released fuel economy figures for the gasoline-powered Veloce as of yet, but with the upcoming Advanced Efficiency model pulling a claimed 56 mpg, expect both of the Veloce models to obtain somewhere in the area of 37 to 43 mpg. What happens to be the biggest news, really comes in the form of four driven wheels that will all be powered by Alfa’s new all-wheel-drive system. The system is built around Q4 technology and uses an active transfer case with that helps to ensure excessively quick torque distribution on demand while keeping efficiency on the higher end of the scale. Part of this can be attributed to the front differential that weighs about 132 pounds. By use of Q4 technology, the AWD system is constantly monitoring the conditions of the driveline while distributing 100 percent of available torque to the rear axle. When conditions require it, up to 60 percent of available torque can be sent to the front axle. In short, you get the benefits of all-wheel drive while being able to enjoy the handling characteristics of a rear-wheel-drive car. You pair that AWD system with the double wishbone suspension and semi-virtual steering axis and you have a machine that will offer highly spirited driving on demand without the need for massive amounts of horsepower or a heavy duty AWD system. Pricing Official pricing for the Giulia Veloce has yet to be announced, however, we know that the Giulia QV will start out at $70,000 here in the while the base model is expected to start out around $50,000. With that kind of pricing schedule, we expect the Veloce model to go for somewhere in the neighborhood of around $57,000 to $60,000. Which really isn’t bad when you consider you also get that awesome AWD system and the option of choosing between two assumingly efficient but powerful engines. The ordering books for the diesel-powered Veloce will open the day it debuts at the Paris Auto Show, so expect to see official pricing in the very near future. CompetitionBMW 3 Series On the price front, the Giulia Veloce really competes with the BMW 5 Series, however, the 5 Series trumps the Giulia Veloce in every performance spec there is. With that said, we need to look at the cheaper 3 Series to find an appropriate competitor. Priced anywhere between $33,450 and $49,900, the 3 Series is available with a variety of four- and six-cylinder engines, but when it comes to comparing, the gasoline-powered Veloce competes quite well with the 330i xDrive sedan. With all-wheel drive and a turbocharged, four-cylinder, the 330i delivers 248 horsepower and a sprint to 60 mph at a price of about $40,750 as of the time of this writing. For the diesel-powered Veloce, you have to look to the 320d xDrive, which delivers just 180 horsepower from its turbo diesel and a sprint to 60 mph. The 320d xDrive starts out at $42,250. Both models offer comparable performance to their Alfa counterparts but come in just a bit cheaper. So, the real question is, do you want to spend a little more and go with the Alfa, or be like everyone else and buy German while saving a little bit of money while you’re at it? Read our full review on the BMW 3 Series here. Mercedes C-Class Keeping with the German competitor theme, the Mercedes C-Class is the next best competitor in line. We’ve previously compared the Giulia QV to the AMG C63, and for the Veloce, we can look to the C300 4Matic. While it isn’t available with a Diesel Powertrain, the C300 does come with a turbocharged, four-banger that delivers a fair 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. That torque comes in relatively lower in the powerband and is available from 1,300 rpm all the way to 4,000 rpm while the horsepower does max out until you get the engine speed up to 5,500 rpm. At the time of this writing, the C300 starts out at $40,950 before options taxes and delivery. That should put it significantly cheaper than the Giulia Veloce, but then again, there are tons of C-Class models out there and very few Giulia’s rolling around. In this case, it might be worth it to pony up the extra cheddar to go for Alfa. Read our full review on the Mercedes C-Class here. Conclusion Alfa Romeo has been working hard at reestablishing itself in the Automotive world, and the availability of different drivetrains and models in the Giulia stable goes to show all of that hard work. When the Giulia QV made its debut, I was skeptical. You try to rebuild your brand by throwing a $70,000 car at the public and hoping people bite. Then we got word about the entry-level Giulia, and now these Veloce models, and it’s clear the Alfa Romeo has a good plan in place. Now it has this sexy and aggressive looking sedan than can be had for anywhere between $50,000 and $70,000. I would still like to see Alfa Romeo produce something as classy and sophisticated at a much lower price – after all, just look at the competition. But, for now, I think the company is on the right track, and I’m looking forward to what it comes up with in the future. Love it New engine options Mid-level price point Retains that sexy style Leave it Priced a little high for the competition No six-speed manual available for Veloce Robert Moore Robert has been an auto enthusiast his entire life. He started working cars at a young age, learning the basics from his father in the home garage on the weekends. As time went on, Robert became more and more interested in cars and convinced his father to teach him how to drive when he was just 13 years old. Robert continued working on cars in his free time and learned as much as he could about engines, transmissions, and car electrical systems, something that only fed his curiosity more and eventually led him to earn a bachelors degree in automotive technology with a primary focus on engine performance and transmission rebuilding. Read full bio About the author Press ReleaseAlfa Romeo returns to the Paris International Motor Show with a prestigious stand worthy of a premium brand which symbolises Italian excellence. The spotlight will shine on Giulia, the most authentic expression of the Alfa Romeo spirit, successfully combining all the elements which have made it one of the most desirable automotive brands: distinctive Italian design, high-performance engines, perfect weight distribution, unique technical solutions and supreme weight-to-power ratio. Visitors to the world preview at the Paris International Motor Show will have the chance to discover the new Giulia Veloce, which features exclusive engine versions, style and contents. The Giulia Veloce comes with two new engine versions: the 280 HP Turbo petrol and the 210 HP Diesel, both with 8-speed automatic transmission and the unprecedented Q4 all-wheel drive. It will be possible to order the 210 HP Diesel version of the Giulia Veloce starting from the first day of the Paris Motorshow, September 29th. For more details about prices, visit the local press site. In Paris, the Alfa Romeo Giulia will be unveiled in five different guises: two new Veloce incarnations, two Super versions and a captivating Quadrifoglio. Alongside these creations, the public can also view the New Giulietta Veloce and the New Mito Veloce, both featuring a pronounced family feeling with the Giulia, as well as the Coupé and Spider versions of the Alfa Romeo 4C, the brand’s modern icon. All these cars are unique in their design and technology, and they were created to thrill on the road and on the track. For over a century, Alfa Romeo cars have been dedicated to those who demand that their cars transcend the concept of a ’useful means of transport’ and become instead a ’source of deep excitement’. Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce "Veloce" is a glorious name that is evocative of the Alfa Romeo tradition, established in 1956 with the Giulietta model and ever since illuminating the brand’s outstandingly sporting and original versions. Today, the name Veloce glorifies another Giulia, to satisfy the needs of customers yearning for contents packed with personality. The new model will progressively be sold across all markets in the EMEA area with prices that will vary from one country to the next. The Parisian show will showcase two new Giulia Veloce variants, both with 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive: the first model sees the début of the as yet unseen Blue Misano livery and is fitted with the new 280 HP Turbo petrol engine, while the second Giulia Veloce, displaying an alluring Silverstone grey body, is fitted with the new 210 HP Diesel engine. Distinctive style and exclusive equipment The exterior of the new Giulia Veloce stands out both for its refined styling features, such as the specific bumpers and glossy black door trim, as well as for various sports contents such as the special rear extractor which incorporates a double exhaust pipe and the optional 5-hole 19" alloy wheel rims. The same sporty feel reigns inside, where new black leather Sport seats dominate, plus a sports steering wheel with an original grip, aluminium inserts on the dashboard, central tunnel, door panels and Xenon headlights. This distinctive interior and exterior style houses a wealth of standard equipment, including dual-zone climate control, the Alfa DNA system and Connect infotainment system, as well as the new efficient active safety systems such as Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) and pedestrian recognition, the Integrated Brake System (IBS), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and cruise control with speed limiter. Two new engine versions The Giulia Veloce heralds the début of the new 2-litre petrol engine - a 4-cylinder engine made entirely of aluminium - which generates 280 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 400Nm at 2,250 rpm. In addition to the MultiAir electro-hydraulic valve activation system, the particular features of this engine include the "2-in-1" " turbocharger system and direct injection with a 200-bar high pressure system which combine to deliver a particularly quick response to accelerator commands at all speeds while permitting highly efficient consumption levels. Alternatively, the Giulia Veloce can be fitted with the new Diesel engine which develops a maximum power of 210 HP at 3,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 470 Nm at 1,750 rpm. A special note: the turbo diesel engine on the Giulia is the first diesel engine in Alfa Romeo history to have been built entirely in aluminium. With four cylinders in line, this engine stands out for its latest-generation injection system with MultiJet II technology and Injection Rate Shaping (IRS), along with operating pressures of 2,000 bar. The electrically-operated variable geometry turbocharger offers state-of-the-art mechanics and minimises response times while also guaranteeing benefits in terms of efficiency. The most sophisticated driving satisfaction and comfort levels are also guaranteed by the use of a balancing countershaft. Both the new Giulia Veloce models come with 8-speed automatic transmission and are powered by engines made in Italy in the plants in Termoli (petrol) and Pratola Serra (diesel), in areas dedicated exclusively to Alfa Romeo engines, using state-of-the-art processes and methods which place them at the top of their categories for performance and efficiency. What’s more, the innovative "AE" - Advanced Efficiency - version will be available at the beginning of 2017. Distinguished by a specific badge on the tailgate, this version - which is available on the Giulia and Giulia Super trim levels, is based on the 180 HP Diesel engine with 8-speed automatic transmission. The Advanced Efficiency variant achieves extraordinary results in terms of fuel consumption and emission levels: l/100 km and just 99 g/km of CO2 in the combined cycle. These results are obtained thanks to specific technical solutions, through the implementation of a low-pressure EGR valve that improves engine efficiency, an air-water intercooler, a secondary engine cooling circuit in addition to the primary circuit, and specific gearbox ratios. On top of this, thanks to a reduction of approximately 5 millimetres in the height of the car body and to exclusive, specifically-designed alloy wheel rims, the CX has been reduced to for improved aerodynamic efficiency. Last but by no means least, the Giulia "AE" Advanced Efficiency is fitted with specific 205/60 R16 tyres for reduced rolling resistance. The effects of these innovations can be seen in the overall performance of the engine, starting at low revs, with prejudice to its outstanding performance levels: a top speed of 230 km/h and to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. Four-wheel drive with Q4 technology At its world preview, the new Giulia Veloce offers the début of the innovative all-wheel drive system with Q4 technology, designed to handle vehicle traction in real time, and to guarantee outstanding levels of performance, efficiency and safety. The architecture of the Q4 system fitted on the Giulia Veloce includes an active transfer case and a front differential designed to accommodate the specific technical requirements of Alfa Romeo, in order to handle a high torque extremely promptly with a particularly compact and light-weight design (the increase in weight is just around 60 kg). The transfer case uses advanced active clutch technology that provides extremely dynamic driving while at the same time guaranteeing reduced fuel consumption. Speedy response and accurate torque distribution are guaranteed by the Next-Gen integrated actuator, depending on the drive mode selected on Alfa DNA. In particular, the Q4 system continuously monitors multiple parameters to guarantee optimum torque distribution between the two axles depending on how the car is used and on the available road surface grip. This technology is capable of foreseeing loss in wheel adherence, relying on the information gathered by the lateral and longitudinal acceleration sensors, and by steering wheel angle and vehicle yaw speed sensors. Under normal conditions, the Giulia Veloce with Q4 system behaves like a rear-drive vehicle: 100% of torque is distributed to the rear axle. As it reaches the wheel adherence limit, the system transfers up to 60% of the drive torque to the front axle in real time, thanks to a dedicated transfer case. To ensure maximum speed of response in re-distributing torque, the system exploits a high mechanical over slippage (up to between the two axles, which translates into segment-beating vehicle control in terms of traction and directional stability on bends. The Q4 system on the new Giulia Veloce therefore provides all the benefits of all-wheel drive - in terms of stability, traction and safety - while also guaranteeing reduced fuel consumption, extra responsiveness and all the driving satisfaction of a car with rear-wheel drive. All the strengths of the Giulia model The new Giulia Veloce confirms all the particular features of the model which has launched the come-back of the Italian brand to this major segment. First of all, a distinctly Italian design that is expressed through a sense of proportion and simplicity plus quality surfaces framing the driver and placing him boldly centre stage. In addition, the choice of rear-wheel drive - and now also the Q4 all-wheel drive system - is more than a simple tribute to the most authentic roots of the Alfa Romeo legend: it is also a technical solution which delivers high performance, deep pleasures and supreme driving sensations. Further particularities of the Giulia include the outstanding weight distribution across the two axles, the sophisticated suspension (Alfa Rome patent) and the most direct steering in its segment. In addition, the Alfa Romeo Giulia combines extraordinary engine performance with ample use of ultralight materials, like carbon fibre, aluminium, aluminium composite and plastic, in order to obtain the best weight-to-power ratio (less than 3 in the Quadrifoglio version). In keeping with Alfa Romeo traditions, the new Giulia offers unique technical solutions that make it the benchmark for its segment. The more sophisticated features include the Integrated Brake System (IBS) for considerably reducing braking distance, and active suspension for exceptional comfort. Exclusive to the Quadrifoglio version, the Torque Vectoring technology affords outstanding torque distribution between the two wheels on the rear axle, and the Active Aero Splitter actively controls downforce at high speed. Not to be forgotten, the Alfa Romeo Giulia has recently earned five prestigious Euro NCAP stars, scoring 98% in adult occupant protection. This is the highest score ever achieved by a car despite the more severe evaluation system introduced in 2015. This outstanding result was achieved by implementing two key elements: firstly, the adoption of a wide range of innovative safety systems, and secondly, the efficiency of a bodyshell that is light and rigid in equal measure, and makes extensive use of ultra-lightweight materials such as carbon-fibre, aluminium and aluminium composite. The Paris show will be exhibiting two Giulia Super models with a 180 HP Diesel engine and a 200 HP Turbo petrol engine, both with 8-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. These models have been embellished with the Sport Pack (including sports steering wheel with specific grip, aluminium inserts on the dashboard, central tunnel and door panels, as well as Xenon headlights) and Luxury Pack which includes: full grain leather seats (available in four colours: black, beige, tobacco and red), leather upholstered dashboard and door panels, heated front seats electrically adjustable to eight settings, heated steering wheel, real wood (oak or walnut) inserts on the dashboard, central tunnel and door panels, plus chrome-plated exterior window frames and electrically folding door mirrors. This car also offers refined Mopar accessories in carbon: the wing mirror housing, the front grille and the gearknob. The stand exhibit is completed by a Competition Red Giulia Quadrifoglio, fitted with a 510 HP V6 Biturbo petrol engine and presented in the sports configuration featuring 5-hole ultra light-weight 19" wheel rims, carbon ceramic brake system and Sparco seats with carbon structural shell. Press release Related Articles Our relationship with Alfa’s latest compact exec sounds like the script for a Shakespearean comedy. But our time with it is coming to an end, and that’s something of a tragedy; we simply don’t want it to 11,300Economy: Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?’ It’s probably the most famous line in literary history and could be the most symbolic, romantic and yet agonising moment in theatrical history, too. Everyone knows the scene where Juliet leans over her balcony and asks why Romeo has to be a tragedy is among his most famous plays. And while the Giulia won’t go down in history as one of Alfa’s most well-known cars, let me explain why I believe it’ll earn a place in the marque’s canon of great works.• Best executive cars 2019Alfa Romeo has all the heritage of the best car brands, and yet has had enough reboots and X Factor sob stories to rival a mid-nineties teenage pop latest comeback was in 2017, with the Giulia. It had a new platform, new styling and new engines; the only thing that wasn’t new was the Giulia were keen to find out whether this reboot was set to fizzle out just like every other one for the past 30 years. That’s why we wanted to run a Giulia on our fleet. As regular readers will remember, the story began way back in May 2017, when our order for a Veloce was sent off to Italy with a pencilled-in delivery date of Christmas. But come January the following year, it became clear the factory had lost the order and the handover would have to be put matter, they said, it’ll arrive in March. But by April it was apparent the car wasn’t coming any time soon. In fact, in a plot twist that could rival any Shakespearean comedy, it turned out our car had been built – but had been lost somewhere in Italy. Alfa loaned us a Montecarlo Blue Super until our Veloce could be found, and five months later, the Super was finally exchanged for this car in July 2018. Now that the Veloce is about to go back to Alfa, we can report that the wait was totally worthwhile. The Giulia has proven to be very enjoyable to live with for many reviews Firstly, there’s the engine – a four-cylinder petrol turbo with 276bhp and 400Nm, fed through an eight-speed automatic gearbox to the rear going to stick my head above the Capulets’ parapet here and say this is one of the nicest four-cylinder engines on sale. It’s punchy, but the best bit is the noise. This unit loves to rev, and when the needle races to the limiter, the motor sings. It’s quick, too. Secondly, there’s the handling. Step from an Audi A4 into a Giulia and you’ll probably crash – the steering is that sharp. But with that lightning-fast reaction comes amazing precision and feel for an electronic system. Combined with the lightweight chassis, it means the Giulia is lots of fun to drive. So far so good, but then there’s the car’s styling. The very best Alfa Romeos are simply gorgeous but that’s not the case with the Giulia. While I love it (and especially its rear three-quarters stance), some colleagues think it’s not as pretty as an Alfa should have been niggles, though. The car originally had an instrument binnacle that’s not offered in the UK – and that had to be fixed, along with an over-sensitive collision warning alarm. The infuriating bleep the car makes when locking and unlocking can’t be stopped, and neither can the radio’s penchant for changing Radio 4 to Smooth FM – or losing the signal altogether. Finally, some of the plastics are, frankly, you want German perfection, though, buy a German car. In that respect, the Giulia lives up to its Alfa Romeo heritage, and I just hope this reboot lasts for some time because so far it’s proving to be a good Romeo Giulia: fourth reportThe secret of the Alfa Romeo Giulia’s success is in the DNAMileage: 9,300Economy: can’t tell you how much I was hoping that my Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce would be good to drive. If ever there were a compact executive car that should handle as well as it looks, then the Veloce is it. Eight months in and I still haven’t tired of simply climbing into the Giulia, driving it and getting out with a pathetically large grin on my are many reasons for this – the steering, engine and chassis are three, for starters – but a surprising one comes from a small knob on the centre Alfa’s DNA switch; or, in other words, the drive mode button. Whether it’s a supercar or a family SUV, every new car seems to have one these days. Essentially, each setting tweaks the car to a certain prescribed parameter, and in the Giulia there are Dynamic, Natural and Advanced most cars, I can guarantee owners never touch these driving modes (I mean, why would you on the M3 into London?), least of all recognise the subtle difference between ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’. But happily, the Alfa is mode is great every day, but on the right road, switching to Dynamic is a good idea. While the steering weighting barely changes, the 276bhp engine really wakes up and the gearbox transforms from smooth changes to kicking between ratios. On the other hand, Advanced Efficiency tones down the four-cylinder engine’s urgency and holds on to gears for longer to improve the Italian saloon’s fuel other news, I’ve had some winter tyres fitted; this time last year I was stranded in snow while driving the Giulia Super. It’s just a shame the new rubber’s arrival coincided with a late winter heatwave. Perfect Romeo Giulia: third reportThe Giulia's beeps and alerts are driving us madMileage: 7,495Economy: could hold a decent tune and so too can Andrea Bocelli, when he puts his mind to it. The Italians, as we all know, can make the dullest things sound, look and feel exciting. The same can be said for my Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce. No, it can’t bellow out Madame Butterfly, of course, but its four-cylinder is one of the nicest-sounding engines of its won’t bore you with that now, though; what I want to discuss are the other noises the Alfa makes – and they’re more Don Corleone on a bad day than Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. I’ve already moaned about the bleeping bleep the Giulia makes, but it’s worth another mention. When you lock and unlock the car it emits a loud, almost ear-splitting tone that not only annoys the neighbours but is also a flashback to an eighties Ford Sierra with a naff aftermarket alarm system from a way to turn it off if you dive into the settings, but only if you’re Continental; on UK Giulias, for some reason, you’re stuck with it. There’s more. As with most new cars, the Giulia comes with autonomous emergency braking (AEB). It’s a good feature, I’m sure, but in the Alfa it just will not shut up. On a completely empty piece of road with no hazards whatsoever, the dashboard will scream, worried I’m about to plough into something. Apparently, the sensitivity can be adjusted, so I will report back on this. Lastly, the Giulia changes radio station for no reason. Get out of the car having listened to Radio 4, lock it, unlock it (those bleeps again), then get back in and it’s switched to Magic FM. Magic is hardly the word I’d Romeo Giulia: second reportWe get a glimpse of why Alfas are so revered by their ownersMileage: 4,103Economy: the weeks roll by as the custodian of the Auto Express Giulia, I’ve discovered something quite charming about it that makes me feel warm and fuzzy. It’s the realisation Alfa Romeo drivers are down I’ve known this all along, but it’s only when you spend time in our Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce that you really notice it. There was a perfect example of this last month, when I had a go in the new, facelifted Mercedes C-Class. I liked the new infotainment system and the digital dials, and the new hybrid version was quite impressive, but driving round in the baby Benz, no one really gives you a second glance. You just feel like yet another executive rushing around to get to their next business meeting. In the Alfa it’s different. The Giulia really does attract admiring glances from all sorts of other drivers, not just those in a BMW, Audi or Mercedes. But, probably unsurprisingly, the biggest reaction is from Alfa owners. Whether it’s those in a Giulietta or an old Spider, the Giulia always gets a thumbs up or little wave. It’s like a nod of approval that you’ve bought and drive around in something that’s a little bit different. You’re part of a club that understands you buy an Alfa Romeo because you want one – not because it’s on the company car list. I wanted to appreciate this infatuation with the Italian brand more, so when Alfa Romeo invited me to drive one of its cars up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed back in July, you can imagine my years Alfa Romeo ships over a selection of its cars from its museum in Milan, and at 2018’s Festival it was a gorgeous little 1900 Sport Spider from 1954 with my name on it. It’s an incredibly rare car, because coachbuilder Bertone only constructed two coupés and two Spiders – this being the sole remaining Spider. Performance was very brisk in 1954 thanks to a strong 1,997cc four-cylinder engine delivering 138bhp through a five-speed gearbox, with power sent to the rear wheels. It’s all clothed in a gorgeous people did stare. The Alfa was in the Early Endurance Racers class up the hill, which included Ferraris, D-type Jaguars and DB3 S Aston Martins, and hopping into the car for the first time in the assembly paddock with smartphone cameras all pointed my way, my first thought was not to stall and look like a fool. Once I was on the start line the nerves really started to rise. In front of me, Fangio’s 1955 Mercedes 300 SLR had roared away, emitting a large cloud of petrol fumes and a straight-eight howl. Up next was the Alfa; a short wave from the marshal and we were away. The Spider needed a firm press on the throttle and a smart lift off the clutch to get away smoothly, but once up to the first corner, the engine was singing. The driving position is typically Italian – long arms, short legs. Add alarming body roll and it could feel intimidating, but the Alfa isn’t. Besides, there wasn’t time to feel overwhelmed as Goodwood House flew past. Apart from catching a Lotus that was struggling with the incline, it was a simple yet intoxicating canter up the in the paddock, once I’d said my goodbyes it was time to hop back into the Giulia. Now, I’m not going to be silly enough to claim that the Sport Spider is similar to this modern executive saloon, but what I can tell you is that the Giulia is one of those cars you just know the engineers have enjoyed setting up. It’s not just the super-sharp steering, but also the chassis and the way the four-door gets down a road. It’s for this reason I’m starting to understand why typical Alfa Romeo owners love their cars, because even though the Giulia shines in the driving department, the interior trails a little. I should add that nothing has fallen off, but in places the quality is a bit disappointing and during the heatwave of the summer, the Alfa’s climate control either blew out icy cold or sauna hot air; there was no middle that has been only a temporary glitch, and so far life on the whole in the Alfa is proving very rosy indeed. Alfa Romeo Giulia: first reportMileage: 1,612Economy: say good things come to those who wait, and boy, have I waited for this Alfa Romeo Giulia. For those of you who have had better things to do than follow the trials and tribulations of the Giulias on the Auto Express fleet, let me take a moment to indulge ordered a Giulia Veloce in May 2017 with delivery penciled in for Christmas. By February of this year it was clear the car wasn’t arriving, with Alfa Romeo UK claiming the “factory forgot to build it”.• Best executive cars 2018In the meantime, we were given a smart-looking Super with a 197bhp turbo petrol engine; well, it looked stylish until a bus ploughed into the back of it in March and left the scene of the accident. A new bumper and bootlid were needed, and after a fresh coat of paint the Giulia was back with us, easily maintaining its crown as the most stylish set of wheels in the company car to a recent glorious, hot morning in Slough, Berks, and I’m finally meeting our Misano Blue Giulia Veloce. We’re at Thames Motor Group’s joint Alfa Romeo and Jeep dealership; it’s an imposing building with shiny black cladding, and is a confident statement for the two brands. Inside it’s just as impressive, and there’s an air of a showroom selling glamorous clothes rather than a dealership punting out Giuliettas on PCP executive James Appleyard is the man holding the keys to our new Alfa. He tells me how the Veloce is proving a bit of a sales hit at Thames, with people chopping in BMW 3 Series to get one, while on the Jeep side of the showroom new customers are walking in through the door all the the mandatory coffee (Italian, of course) thrust into my hand, we chat about the new car. “You’ve gone for a stunning specification,” says James. He’s not wrong. I’m feeling distinctly smug about the newest member of the Auto Express fleet, knowing that the hours spent on the Alfa Romeo configurator have been worth Giulia is an attractive car to begin with, and the Veloce just adds an extra layer of desirability and glamour. “It’s a pretty car,” I reply in my best Italian accent and a shrug of the shoulders. My reference to the film The Italian Job is seemingly lost on those whose Italian is as bad as mine, ‘veloce’ means ‘fast’. As such, it sits one step below the 503bhp V6-engined Quadrifoglio, and is positioned as a model that’s easier to live with; think Mercedes-AMG C 43, Audi S5 and BMW 340i, and you won’t be too far off. But while six-cylinder engines power all those warm offerings, Alfa fits only a four-cylinder with a comparatively modest with chrome Veloce lettering on the front wings, the Giulia gets deeper front bumpers with larger air intakes, while at the back there’s a fatter bumper and two large chrome exhaust pipes either side of a cosmetic diffuser to set the sporty model the Veloce, the only real change is a pair of heavily bolstered sports seats and metal-look trim instead of the wood used in our previous diving into the options list has turned a £38,000 car into a £47,500 one. The first box to tick on the order sheet was the highly exclusive Misano Blue paint, at £695. I was keen to give our model a really sporting look, so the 19-inch diamond-cut alloys were a must, even if they were a steep £995. I was also keen on the Super’s yellow brake calipers – another £325 – and the electric sunroof at £1,250 was nice to have, especially with its contrasting black and photos complete, it was time for me to drive out of Thames’s showroom, leaving my old faithful Giulia Super behind. That car gave me six very happy months of motoring, but I hope the new one will be even more delightful.*Insurance quote from AA (0800 107 0680) for a 42-year-old in Banbury, Oxon, with three points. Wybrane słowo kluczowe: alfa romeo giulietta Używana Alfa Romeo Giulietta (od 2010 r.) – opinie, dane techniczne, usterki Wraz z wejściem w rok 2020 Giulietcie „stuknęło” 10 lat od rynkowego debiutu. Co o używanych Alfach Romeo Giuliettach sądzą właściciele? Czy włoska marka odrobiła pracę domową z niezawodności? przejdź do artykułu » data: testowany model: Alfa Romeo Giulietta (od 2010 r.) kategoria: samochody osobowe serwis: słowa kluczowe: alfa romeo, alfa romeo giulietta, alfa romeo giulietta używane, używane Używana Alfa Romeo Giulietta (od 2010 r.) – opinie, dane techniczne, usterki Wraz z wejściem w rok 2020 Giulietcie „stuknęło” 10 lat od rynkowego debiutu. Co o używanych Alfach Romeo Giuliettach sądzą właściciele? Czy włoska marka odrobiła pracę domową z niezawodności? przejdź do artykułu » data: testowany model: Alfa Romeo Giulietta (od 2010 r.) kategoria: samochody osobowe serwis: słowa kluczowe: alfa romeo, alfa romeo giulietta Alfa Romeo Giulietta T-Jet TB (2019) – starzeje się powoli i z godnością [wideotest] Czy samochód, który istnieje na rynku już od prawie 10 lat, jest jeszcze wart zakupu? Sprawdzam to na przykładzie kompaktowej Alfy Romeo Giulietty, która zadebiutowała w 2010 roku i od tamtej pory nie przeszła poważniejszych modyfikacji. Poza kilkoma mniejszymi ma jeden bardzo poważny atut. przejdź do artykułu » data: testowany model: Alfa Romeo Giulietta T-Jet TB (2019) kategoria: samochody osobowe serwis: słowa kluczowe: alfa romeo, alfa romeo giulietta Alfa Romeo Giuletta Veloce – oczami Damiania Jakiś czas temu nauczyłem się zadawać sobie pytanie, po co? Kiedy wsiadłem do Giulietty Veloce, to pytanie cały czas huczało mi w głowie. Giulietta to dorosła włoska kobieta. Jest już w wieku nieodwracalnie dojrzałym, ale wciąż kokietuje spojrzeniem i kształtami. Niestety ja też jestem już w podobnym wieku i tak łatwo nie da mi się zawrócić w głowie. przejdź do artykułu » data: testowany model: Alfa Romeo Giuletta Veloce kategoria: samochody osobowe serwis: słowa kluczowe: alfa romeo, alfa romeo giulietta ALFA ROMEO GIULIA VELOCE TEST Są dwa typy ludzi. Ci którzy wybierają samochód rozumem oraz Ci, którzy wybierają go sercem. Tylko Ci drudzy mają rację. Alfa dla mnie odżyła jako marka. A Giulia Veloce jest pięknym przypieczętowaniem tego. Przy premierze tego modelu miałem wahanie czy to godny następca 159. Dziś wiem, że tak. Zupełnie inny samochód. Dużo lepszy pod względem prowadzenia i jakości. przejdź do artykułu » data: testowany model: ALFA ROMEO GIULIA VELOCE kategoria: samochody osobowe serwis: słowa kluczowe: alfa romeo, alfa romeo giulietta Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce: Potencjał na przyszłość W ostatnim czasie w gamie Alfy Romeo nastąpiła prawdziwa rewolucja. Pierwszy SUV w historii marki, powrót tylnego napędu w klasie średniej i wreszcie prawdziwe, godne swej historycznej nazwy wersje Quadrifoglio. Nie ma się więc co dziwić, że topowa Giulietta straciła czterolistną koniczynkę na rzecz krótko i treściwie brzmiącego oznaczenia Veloce (z wł. – szybka). To jednak mało istotna kwestia. przejdź do artykułu » data: testowany model: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce kategoria: samochody osobowe serwis: słowa kluczowe: alfa romeo, alfa romeo giulietta Giulietta i MiTo – duet niemal idealny Alfa Romeo od lat produkuje wyjątkowe auta. Nie ważne, czy jest to model miejski, kompakt, czy duży sedan – zawsze jest to samochód na swój sposób wyjątkowy, który zawsze zwraca na siebie uwagę. Czy tak może być w przypadku takich modeli jak MiTo czy Giulietta? przejdź do artykułu » data: testowany model: Alfa Romeo Giulietta, MiTo kategoria: samochody osobowe serwis: słowa kluczowe: alfa romeo, alfa romeo giulietta, alfa romeo mito Test: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce, czyli piękna – czy nadal warto ją kupić? Produkowana od ponad 6 lat Giulietta udowodniła już, że Włosi potrafią zapanować nad usterkowością swoich aut. Gdy dodamy do tego piękne nadwozie, mocne silniki pod maską oraz świetne własności jezdne, kompaktowa Alfa Romeo teoretycznie staje się pierwszym wyborem miłośnika motoryzacji. A jak jest w praktyce, czy czas już na następcę czy może urodziwa Julia nadal wystarczająco olśniewa swoim blaskiem? przejdź do artykułu » data: testowany model: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce kategoria: samochody osobowe serwis: słowa kluczowe: alfa romeo, alfa romeo giulietta Alfa Romeo Giuletta 1,75 TBi 240 KM TCT Quadrifoglio Verde W chwili wybierania nowego samochodu, przyszłemu nabywcy przychodzą do głowy różne pomysły. Czy kupić auto kierując się głosem rozumu, czy może jednak serca? Najczęstszym wyborem jest oczywiście rozum, w końcu mało kto z nas śpi na pieniądzach. Ja jednak bezwzględnie wykorzystałem najlepszą cechę pracy dziennikarza motoryzacyjnego – możliwość niewymagającego nieograniczonych środków finansowych wyłączenia rozumu i skupienia się na sercu – i pojeździłem najmocniejszą odmianą włoskiej piękności, jaką jest Alfa Romeo Giuletta. przejdź do artykułu » data: testowany model: Alfa Romeo giulietta 1,75 TBi 240 KM TCT Quadrifoglio Verde kategoria: samochody osobowe serwis: słowa kluczowe: alfa romeo, alfa romeo giulietta Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce – Test Wiedziałem, że będę za nią tęsknił. Wiedziałem już w momencie odbioru na test. Alfa sprawiła, że przykro było mi się rozstawać z każdym z jej 240 nieśmiałych (w pierwszej chwili) koni mechanicznych. Dlaczego „nieśmiałych”, zaraz wyjaśnię. Oto test najszybszego hatchbacka w gamie Alfa Romeo – Giulietta Veloce (dawniej Quadrifoglio Verde). przejdź do artykułu » data: testowany model: Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce kategoria: samochody osobowe serwis: słowa kluczowe: alfa romeo, alfa romeo giulietta Prije nego li mi je pružio ključ redizajnirane Giuliette TBi Veloce sa 240 KS, koja u ponudi nasljeđuje dosadašnji Quadrifoglio Verde (QV), mehaničar Alfa Romea otvorio je poklopac motora i prstom mi pokazao cijev s desne strane motora koja ima samo jednu ulogu – kroz otvor ventilacije vodi zvuk iz usisne grane motora do ušiju vozača i putnika. Toga se sjetiti mogu samo Talijani! Foto: Marin TomašIzvana u oči najprije upada ne pretjerano povoljna metalik crvena boja Competizione ( kn), koja u sjećanje trenutno priziva legendarne predratne Alfe P2 i P3 s kojima su dvadesetih godina prošlog stoljeća titule prvaka lakoćom osvajali Vittorio Jano, Tazio Nuvolari i Rudolf Caracciola, a tek potom tih par detalja pristiglih s blagim dotjerivanjem potkraj prošle godine – saćasta maska hladnjaka, tanka crvena linija duž donjeg ruba prednjeg i stražnjeg odbojnika te par sjajnim, crnim lakom obojenih komada plastike na karoseriji. Iskreno, dizajnerima ništa drugo i nije preostalo, budući je remek-djelo Lorenza Ramaciottija iz Središnjice za stil Alfa Romea uvjerljivo najljepši automobil u svom razredu još od svjetske premijere na ženevskom salonu u ožujku ključ u bravici na upravljaču i iz sna budim ponos inženjera Alfa Romea – 1,75-litreni turbobenzinac s izravnim ubrizgavanjem, turbinom promjenjive geometrije i 240 KS, koji pokreće i spektakularni 4C. Premda se nalazimo u podzemnoj garaži, četverocilindraš jedva da se i čuje (unatoč već spomenutoj cijevi s dovodom zvuka u unutrašnjost). Odgovor se krije na ploči s instrumentima – automobil je uspio prijeći jedva 102 kilometra. Dok se motor zagrijava, razgledavam unutrašnjost. Ništa novog. Ista ploča s dupljama smještenim briznomjerom i okretomjerom, isti multifunkcijski upravljač, isti okretni prekidači ventilacije... Nažalost, ista na pojedinim mjestima tvrda i jeftina plastika i isti minijaturni zaslon središnjeg upravljačkog mjenjača s dvostrukom spojkom (TCT), također presađenog iz 4C, postavljam u položaj D. I krećem. Automobil poskakuje i na najmanji pokret papučice gasa, što baš i nije neka sreća u tijesnim podzemnim garažama. Na otvorenoj cesti sve ponovo štima... Pogotovo što Giuliettu, u top-verziji TBi Veloce dodatno opremljenu dvjema ispušnim cijevima, tamnosivim retrovizorima i kvakama, 18-colnim aluminijskim naplacima s crvenim kliještima kočnica (Brembo) i ovjesom spuštenim 15 milimetara sprijeda i 10 straga, već na prvom semaforu prate ljubomorni pogledi vlasnika dosadnjikavih VW Golfova GTI i prečestih Renault Meganea obzirom da na putomjeru još nisam okrenuo ni 200 kilometara, na poziv za utrkivanje samo odmahujem rukom i krećem na autocestu, premda Giulietta TBi stotku hvata za kratkih 6 sekundi (VW Golf GTI za 6,4). I ostajem ugodno iznenađen. Talijanski kompakt, naime, izuzetno je tih i udoban, čak i na brzinama debelo iznad zakonom propisanih 130 km/ nakon prvog točenja goriva na benzinskoj crpki u četristotinjak kilometara udaljenom Dugopolju primjećujem i lijepu novost – 1,75 litreni turbobenzinac prodisao je punim plućima, kao da na raspolaganju već ima svih 240 KS. Stoga se kod Biska opraštam s autocestom i put dalje nastavljam otvorenom cestama preko Lovreća i Studenaca do Imotskog. Prekidač središnjeg upravljačkog sustava postavljam u položaj D (Dynamic), ručicu mjenjača guram ulijevo i stupnjeve 6-stupanjskog mjenjača počinjem mijenjati minijaturnim ručicama iza upravljača. Aluminijski četverocilindraš konačno je došao na svoje – uz masnih 340 Newtonmetara snažno kreće već iz podruma broja okretaja, snagu razvija ravnomjerno i ne posustaje ni milimetra sve do crvenog polja na 6500 okretaja. Prva do 50 km/h, prasak, druga do 90 km/h, prasak, treća 160 km/h... Ode vozačka. Od silovitih ubrzanja, broj otkucaja srca još i više ubrzava zvuk – TBi zvuči kao Joe Cocker u legendarnoj With a Little Help From My Friends. Fantastično! Nijedan današnji četverocilindraš ne zvuči savršen dojam nedostaje samo uvjerljivije ležanje na cesti. Pogotovo na našim grbavim cestama, gdje 240 KS često u nezgodnu situaciju dovodi prednje kotače s danas uobičajenim MacPhersonom, a pritom od pomoći nije ni bezosjećajni električni servoupravljač, pogotovo oko središnjeg položaja. Dakle, kao i kod stare Giuliette iz 2010. Zauzvrat, ni prebrzi prelazak preko ležećih policajaca prolazi bez udarca u leđa, unatoč niskoprofilnim Pirelijevim gumama 225/40 šećer na kraju. Premda za automobil s peterim vratima, automatiziranim mjenjačem i 240 KS milanski proizvođač traži nemale kune, Giulietta TBi Veloce trenutno je najbolja kupnja u klasi sportskih jurilica s oko 250 KS. S tržišta je, naime, u očekivanju nove generacije povučen prekaljeni Renault Megane (275 KS), a ista sudbina uskoro će zadesiti i povoljnu Opel Astru OPC s paprenih 280 KS ( kn, ali s ručnim mjenjačem). Peugeot 308 GTi (270 KS), Škoda Octavia RS 230 (230 KS) i VW Golf GTI (220 KS) osjetno su skuplji i stoje između i kuna. Jedini pravi suparnik, dakle, nijansu je skuplji i ručnim mjenjačem opremljeni Ford Focus ST sa 250 KS ( kn). Bez automatike, bez karizme i bez zvuka od kojeg se ježi koža...Giulietta TBiTehnički podaciMotor turbobenzinski, 4 cil. Obujam 1742 ccmSnaga 176 kW/240 KS pri 5750/minOkr. moment 340 Nm pri 2000/minPogon prednjiMjenjač aut. s dvostrukom spojkom (6)Dimenzije 435 x 180 x 147 cmOsovinski razmak 263 cmPrtljažnik 350-1045 litaraGume 225/40 R18, Pirelli CinturatoMasa/nosivost 1320/505 kgIspuh CO2 157 g/kmMjerenjaNajveća brzina 244 km/hUbrzanje 0-100 km/h 6,0 sekundiPotrošnja 12,1 l/100 kmCijena kunaS doplatama kunaOprema: dvozonska automatska klima • hi-fi • pomoć pri parkiranju • aut. paljenje svjetala i brisača • putno računalo • bi-xenon svjetla • el. podesivi, sklopivi i grijani retrovizori • aluminijski naplaci (18 cola) • sportska sjedala i upravljač presvučeni kožom • tempomat • zatamnjena stakla • crvena kliješta kočnica • tamnosivi retrovizori, ručke na vratima, maglenke i prednja maska...Doplate: metalik boja ( kuna) The Alfa Romeo Giulietta’s lineage is strong: Alfa Romeo’s 100 years have produced some truly magnificent cars, many pre-war when it was a high-end, blue-blooded marque. Even the post-war period, when Alfa Romeo became a mid-market premium brand, saw some triumphs too. The company turned more affordable still with the standard-setting 1971 Alfasud, the Giulietta’s lineal ancestor that would be succeeded by the 33 (the highest selling Alfa ever), the 145/146 and the 147. The Giulietta name made its debut in 1954, on an exquisitely pretty coupé that was a precursor to the ’55 Giulietta saloon. The Giulietta is a vital model for Alfa Romeo, whose annual global sales had sunk to little more than 100,000 units before the Alfa Romeo Mito supermini’s arrival, a financially unviable number. And the Giulietta’s so-called Compact platform is equally crucial to Fiat Auto as a whole, as it is providing the basis for mid-market Fiat, Lancia, Chrysler, Dodge cars and numerous spin-off models. So it needs to be good. The Giulietta – and most of those siblings – will compete in the biggest segment in Europe and, if it succeeds, form the bedrock of Alfa’s business.

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