Alfa Romeo Giulia Review 2026
Alfa Romeo Giulia At A Glance
Distinctive styling. Engaging rear-wheel drive handling. Quadrifoglio version is hugely exciting.
Interior quality and technology lags behind rivals. Limited engine line-up now. Entry-level petrol version underwhelms.
Insurance Groups are between 22–46
On average it achieves 74% of the official MPG figure
The Giulia is the kind of car we never expected Alfa Romeo to make again — a traditional rear-wheel drive, upmarket sports saloon. Unfortunately, it never really took off sales-wise, hindered by plenty of better-rounded rivals to opt for instead, but it's still worth a look. Find out why in our full Alfa Romeo Giulia review.
Several of the Alfa Romeo Giulia's predecessors were built on hand-me-down front-wheel drive underpinnings. Parent company Fiat's hardware was used for most, yet in the case of the Alfa Romeo 159 the understructure was largely developed by Saab, although the Swedish brand never actually used it.
Imagine the delight of long-suffering Alfa Romeo fans, having spent years overlooking the foibles of the company's products, when the Giulia was launched. Here was a car with newly developed rear-wheel drive underpinnings, finally providing Alfa with a challenger for not just the BMW 3 Series, but the BMW M3 as well with the spicy Giulia Quadrifoglio.
Fast forward to now and neither the Giulia or its Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV platform mate have proven to be market successes. Sales have been modest, and despite various improvements since its 2016 launch, it's never been quite as good as its rivals.
Besides the BMW, stiff competition has also been faced from the Audi A4 and its Audi A5 replacement, as well as two different generations of the Mercedes C-Class.
It wasn't only the German big three that the Alfa Romeo Giulia couldn't match either — now both discontinued, the Jaguar XE and the Volvo S60 were also better all-rounders.
Do any of those look as good as the Giulia, though? Beauty's in the eye of the beholder, of course, but the Alfa Romeo certainly wouldn't be mistaken for any of its rivals — its hallmark triangular grille and offset front numberplate make it stand out from the crowd. Yes, the Quadrifoglio turns things up several notches but less powerful versions still look purposeful.
It's not just about the looks, either. The Giulia's rear-wheel drive arrangement provides an engaging driving experience, enhanced by steering that's literally supercar-like in terms of responsiveness. That's not to say that the Alfa goes too far in terms of sportiness — there's a deft balance between comfort and composure.
Elsewhere, things aren't so rosy. For one thing, it's far from the most practical car among its rivals, not helped by limited rear legroom. While the interior is good to look at, the quality of the materials used and the on-board technology are both a fair way off those aforementioned German alternatives.
There's not exactly an abundant choice of engines these days, either — Giulia Quadrifoglio aside, there's now just the one 280PS petrol engine. The QV is a very different proposition, costing close to £90,000 before options and packing 520PS from its mighty but thirsty twin-turbo V6.
A minor update in 2019 left the Alfa Romeo Giulia's exterior essentially alone but upgraded the infotainment and improved material quality in some areas. A more substantial facelift came along in 2023, with revised front and rear lights, a further infotainment update and a digital instrument cluster to replace the earlier physical dials.
Regardless of the changes, at a decade old the Alfa Romeo Giulia is feeling its age, but it won't be dying off just yet, earning a stay of execution until 2027 owing to a delay with its replacement. Expect to see further special edition models to help maintain interest, although it would be surprised if the track-focused GTA and GTAm models of 2020 are ever topped.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia handling and engines
- Engines range from 2.0 T 200 to 2.9 BiTurbo GTAm
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 22–56 mpg
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2026: Handling and ride quality
Engineers gave the Alfa Romeo Giulia super-responsive steering that's comparable to a lot of supercars and was touted as the most direct of a saloon of this type when it was launched. It's almost a little unnerving at first but you soon learn to love it.
Importantly, the rest of the car can keep up with the steering. There's some body lean in corners, owing to the car's soft suspension setup, but it's generally very well tied-down, while plenty of grip from the front tyres allows for fast changes in direction. Its rear-wheel drive layout provides the pleasant feeling of the car pivoting in the middle during cornering, making the front seem all the sharper.
Most of the time, Giulias will be driven more sedately — they're great at that too, with smooth ride characteristics and a knack for shrugging off imperfections in the road surface. Wind noise at speed is slightly higher than you might find in some rivals, but it's nothing too offensive.
Things are taken up a notch further in the Giulia Quadrifoglio, which is a lot firmer but not to the point that it crashes over every speed bump and pothole you might encounter. It rolls noticeably less than other Giulias and grips the road tenaciously. Steer clear of the firmest setting for the adaptive dampers unless you're on a racetrack, as it's only suitable for the smoothest of surfaces.
While all Giulia models have a DNA drive selector — for Dynamic, Natural and Advanced efficiency modes — the Quadrifoglio adds a Race mode to these. Caution is advised, though as this disengages the traction control completely, so you need to keep your wits about you.
There's a lot of power going to the rear and earlier versions can be tricky to manage if the back end does step out. From the 2023 facelift, the electronically controlled rear differential was replaced with a traditional mechanical limited-slip differential, making it more predictable.
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2026: Engines
The Alfa Romeo Giulia engine line-up was limited enough when the car was launched and has only got smaller as time went on.
Initially, you could choose between a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol or a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel, each with two available outputs. The petrol came in 200PS and 280PS flavours, while the diesel could be specified with 160PS or 180PS, later increasing to 190PS. Eventually, the 200PS petrol and all the diesels were ditched entirely.
Today that leaves the Giulia with the 280PS 2.0-litre turbo petrol and the mighty Giulia Quadrifoglio with its thrilling 520PS 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6, an engine also found in the limited-run GTA and GTAm versions.
As for the 280PS Giulia, it also makes a handy 400Nm of torque, making it very flexible. You never have to rev it out to make good progress, although should you want to, you'll find the engine to be smooth and not excessively vocal. The eight-speed automatic gearbox gets on with the job in a smooth, fuss-free way.
It feels reasonably brisk rather than blisteringly quick, with a 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds, plus you are left wanting for just a bit more character.
To get that, you need to upgrade to the Quadrifoglio, whose powerful V6 lets out a beautifully raspy exhaust note accompanied by savage pops on each upshift. You're never, ever left wanting for performance, but using it gets through a shocking amount of fuel.
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2026: Safety
Scoring an impressive 98% for adult occupant protection and 81% for children, the Alfa Romeo Giula was rated as a five-star car by Euro NCAP when it was tested. Since then the tests have become more stringent and the Giulia's rating is now considered as 'expired' by the safety body.
Every Giulia comes with twin front, side and curtain airbags, as well as Isofix child seat mounts in the back. The standard safety systems have been bolstered over time, both to keep pace with rivals and changing regulations.
Now, all models get lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, a driver attention monitor and traffic sign recognition as standard. A Driver Assistance Pack, including intelligent speed control and active driving assist, is optional on Giulia Sprint and Veloce models and standard on the Intensa.
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2026: Towing
The Alfa Romeo Giulia can haul braked loads of up to 1600kg, if you can bear with the thought of messing up its lines with a tow bar. A detachable tow bar costs £1027.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 T 200 | 42–48 mpg | 6.6 s | 138–184 g/km |
| 2.0 T 280 | 41 mpg | 5.7 s | 141–168 g/km |
| 2.2 D 150 | 67 mpg | 8.2 s | 109 g/km |
| 2.2 D 160 | 58 mpg | 8.2 s | 129 g/km |
| 2.2 D 180 | 67 mpg | 7.1 s | 109 g/km |
| 2.2 D 190 | 58 mpg | 7.1–7.2 s | 129–143 g/km |
| 2.9 BiTurbo 520 Quadrifoglio | - | 4.2 s | - |
| 2.9 BiTurbo GTA | - | 4.2 s | - |
| 2.9 BiTurbo GTAm | - | 4.2 s | - |
| 2.9 BiTurbo Quadrifoglio | 31–34 mpg | 3.8–3.9 s | 189–212 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Alfa Romeo Giulia
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
74%
Real MPG
22–56 mpg
MPGs submitted
187
Alfa Romeo Giulia interior
- Boot space is 480 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4639–4650 mm |
| Width | 1860–2024 mm |
| Height | 1426–1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm |
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2026: Practicality
Adjusting the Alfa Romeo Giulia’s driving position is easy, though some may find it places them too low down.
On the subject of the rear seats, legroom is limited. Kids will be fine back there but teens who've recently had a growth spurt and adults won't be so happy.
There are various cubby holes for storage in the cabin, although the glovebox is unusually small.
The boot offers a decent 480 litres of space, which on some early versions can't be expanded due to the rear seatbacks being fixed — something to be wary of when buying used.
All current Giulias rear seats can be folded in a 40/20/40 split but there's no figure provided for the total cargo volume this opens up. Even so, the Alfa's improved practicality remains limited as the opening created by folding the rear seats forward is shallow and narrow, making loading bulky items difficult.
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2026: Quality and finish
From its launch the Alfa Romeo Giulia lagged seriously behind its rivals in terms of quality. Its late-2019 update improved matters but it was more a case of getting up to par rather than striding ahead of the competition. The most notable improvement was removing the harsh join on the back of the gear selector, which shouldn't have ever made production anyway.
The 2013 update further improved the Giulia's situation, but the material quality just wasn't up to its Audi and BMW rivals.
Everything feels screwed together just fine and there are a few stand-out details which are great, including the metal paddle shifters, which are loveliest available this side of a supercar. In fact, they're nicer than a few supercars, come to think of it.
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2026: Infotainment
The Alfa Romeo Giulia's original infotainment system isn't great. It's not as intuitive as rivals' setups and lacked a touchscreen. The 8.8-inch touchscreen unit found in updated Giulias from 2019 is far better, if not as good as the contemporary BMW iDrive system. Alfa's system can still be controlled using the large clickwheel on the centre console if preferred.
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come as standard and are worth using for mapping, because the in-built navigation isn't amazing.
This display didn't get any bigger as part of the 2023 facelift but its software was tweaked. A bigger change concerned the instrument cluster, which previously featured a 7.0-inch display between two physical dials. This whole setup was replaced with a customisable 12.3-inch screen. It works well, but we can't help but miss those great old-school dials.
The presence of a auxillary jack input for the sound system under the central armrest dates the Giulia, as does the USB-A socket found next to it, but there are also newer USB-C type connections. All models now feature a wireless smartphone charging pad.
Intensa models have a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system fitted as standard. If you want it on a lower trim level it's part of a £2250 Premium Interior and Sound pack that also includes a leather-covered dashboard.
Alfa Romeo Giulia value for money
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2026: Prices
The core Alfa Romeo Giulia range kicks off with the £43,750 Sprint, continues with the £48,750 Veloce and ends with the £53,150 Intensa. Each is propelled by the 2.0 Turbo Petrol 280 engine.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio isn't really part of the core line-up and is priced at a hefty premium, coming in at £86,885. Then again, that seems like good value compared with the limited-run GTA and GTAm, each of which was over £150,000 when they were still on sale.
The BMW 3 Series range slightly undercuts the Giulia, starting from £41,925, but that's for a 320i Sport, which is a lot less powerful than the Alfa. You'll pay more than both for a Mercedes C-Class which starts at £46,175 for the entry-level C200 AMG Line.
The earliest Giulia models can be picked up for less than £10,000, which is tempting. Quadrifoglios have held onto their value well, though — realistically, you'll need to be spending upwards of £35,000 to get one with reasonable miles on the clock.
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2026: Running Costs
The most economical version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia is one you can no longer buy new. That's the 160PS diesel, which managed 53.3mpg, with the 190PS version only 1mpg behind. The 39.2mpg offered by today's 280PS petrol doesn't seem bad considering the performance it delivers, but we struggled to get anywhere near that figure in the real world.
Inevitably, things get thirstier still with the Giulia Quadrifoglio. You might scrape 30mpg if you're careful, but an average in the low 20mpgs is more likely. That will drop to the low teens on any drives where you make the most of that punchy V6.
VED Car Tax is now the same for all passenger cars, currently £195 a year. All derivatives are comfortably over the £40,000 threshold for the Expensive Car Supplement, so you'll need to cough up an extra £425 annually from years two to six of ownership.
Unlike its German rivals the Giulia lacks a plug-in hybrid option, leaving no obvious choice for company car drivers. Few will be happy with the chunky monthly payments caused by the Alfa's 37% Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rate.
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The Alfa Romeo Giulia trim level line-up has shifted over the years, currently settling on Sprint, Veloce, Intensa and Quadrifoglio.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint comes with the following as standard:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive cruise control
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Auto-dimming, electrically adjustable and folding door mirrors
- Dual-zone climate control
- Matrix LED headlights
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Leather steering wheel
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
Upgrading to the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Six-way electrically adjustable and heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Limited-slip differential
- Veloce-specific rear bumper
- Red brake calipers
Extra gear for the Alfa Romeo Giulia Intensa includes:
- 19-inch wheels with gold accents
- Black and gold brake calipers
- Extended leather trim
- Harman Kardon sound system
- Driver Assistance Pack
Kit for the mechanically and bodily enghanced Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio comprises:
- 19-inch 5-hole alloy wheels
- Anodised brake calipers
- Active aero front splitter
- Carbon fibre rear spoiler and side skirts
- Dark-tinted tail light lenses
- Gloss Black window surrounds
- Dark-tinted rear privacy glass
- Front sports seats with Quadrifoglio leather upholstery
- Quadrifoglio leather and Alcantara faux suede-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel with carbon insert
- DNA Unlatched driving modes
- Mechanical limited-slip differential
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4639–4650 mm |
| Width | 1860–2024 mm |
| Height | 1426–1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1429–1660 kg |
| Boot Space | 480 L |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Servicing | 9000–25000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £39,295–£75,920 |
| Insurance Groups | 22–46 |
| Road Tax Bands | B–K |
| Official MPG | 30.7–67.3 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
Currently on sale
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Competizione 280 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £52,259 | - | 5.7 s |
| Quadrifoglio BiTurbo V6 520 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £75,920 | - | 4.2 s |
| Sprint 280 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £43,259 | - | 5.7 s |
| Tributo Italiano 280 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £47,795 | - | 5.7 s |
| Veloce 280 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £39,295 | - | 5.7 s |
On sale until January 2024
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0 Turbo 280hp Veloce Auto 4dr | £38,975 | 40.9 mpg | 5.7 s |
| 2.9 BiTurbo V6 510 Quadrifoglio Auto 4dr | £62,500 | 30.7 mpg | 3.9 s |
| Quadrifoglio 100 Anniversario BiTurbo V6 510 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | 3.8 s |
| Quadrifoglio BiTurbo V6 510 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | - |
On sale until April 2023
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Estrema 280 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | 5.7 s |
| GTA BiTurbo V6 540 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | 4.2 s |
| GTAm BiTurbo V6 540 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | 4.2 s |
| Sprint 200 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £37,995 | - | 6.6 s |
On sale until December 2022
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0 Turbo 200hp Super Auto 4dr | £32,490 | 41.5 mpg | 6.6 s |
| 2.0 Turbo 280hp Veloce Ti Auto 4dr | £45,500 | 40.9 mpg | 5.7 s |
| 2.2D Turbo 160hp Super Auto 4dr | £33,140 | 57.7 mpg | 8.2 s |
| Lusso Ti 200 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £39,995 | - | 6.6 s |
| Lusso Ti JTDM-2 190 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £41,165 | - | 7.2 s |
| Sprint JTDM-2 190 Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £39,165 | - | 7.2 s |
On sale until August 2020
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0 Turbo 200hp Nero Edizione Auto 4dr | £34,990 | 44.8 mpg | 6.6 s |
| 2.0 Turbo 200hp Super Lusso Auto 4dr | £35,240 | 41.5 mpg | 6.6 s |
| 2.0 Turbo 280hp Veloce Lusso Auto 4dr | £40,825 | 40.9 mpg | 5.7 s |
| 2.2D Turbo 160hp Super Lusso Auto 4dr | £35,890 | 57.7 mpg | 8.2 s |
| 2.2D Turbo 190hp Speciale Auto 4dr | £36,990 | 57.7 mpg | 7.1 s |
| 2.9 BiTurbo V6 510 Quadrifoglio Nring Auto 4dr | £82,500 | 30.7 mpg | 3.9 s |
On sale until November 2018
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0 Turbo 200hp Auto 4dr | £29,880 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 2.2JTDM-2 150hp Tecnica Auto 4dr | £31,060 | 67.3 mpg | - |
| 2.2JTDM-2 180hp Tecnica Auto 4dr | £32,260 | 67.3 mpg | - |
On sale until October 2018
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.2JTDM-2 150hp Super Auto 4dr | £32,140 | 67.3 mpg | - |
| 2.2JTDM-2 150hp Super Lusso Auto 4dr | £36,315 | 67.3 mpg | 8.2 s |
| 2.2JTDM-2 180hp Speciale Auto 4dr | £35,540 | 67.3 mpg | - |
| 2.2JTDM-2 180hp Super Auto 4dr | £33,340 | 67.3 mpg | - |
| 2.2JTDM-2 180hp Super Lusso Auto 4dr | £37,515 | 67.3 mpg | 7.1 s |
On sale until April 2017
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.0 Turbo 200hp Auto 4dr | £29,480 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 2.0 Turbo 200hp Super Auto 4dr | £31,180 | 47.9 mpg | - |
| 2.2JTDM-2 150hp Super Auto 4dr | £31,650 | 67.3 mpg | - |
| 2.2JTDM-2 150hp Tecnica Auto 4dr | £31,895 | 67.3 mpg | - |
| 2.2JTDM-2 180hp Speciale Auto 4dr | £35,050 | 67.3 mpg | - |
| 2.2JTDM-2 180hp Super Auto 4dr | £32,850 | 67.3 mpg | - |
| 2.2JTDM-2 180hp Tecnica Auto 4dr | £33,095 | 67.3 mpg | - |
| 2.9 BiTurbo V6 510 Quadrifoglio Auto 4dr | £61,000 | 34.4 mpg | - |
Model History
- June 2015: Alfa Romeo Giulia unveiled
- September 2015: Alfa Giulia launched
- August 2016: Alfa Giulia prices announced
- September 2017: Equipment updates for Giulia
- June 2018: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio NRING introduced
- July 2018: Five year warranty introduced
- October 2018: Giulia Nero Edizione introduced
- November 2019: Alfa Romeo Giulia updated for 2020
- June 2022: Alfa Romeo Giulia Estrema special edition priced from £50,579
- May 2024: Limited edition Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Super Sport priced from £82,815
- March 2025: Range-topping Alfa Romeo Giulia Intensa models start at £51,725
June 2015
Alfa Romeo Giulia unveiled
Under the bonnet, a range of state-of-the-art engines power the new Giulia with a bespoke unit created for the top-of-the-range Quadrifoglio version. Tuned by engineers from a Ferrari background, the flagship V6 turbo petrol powerplant delivers an impressive 510hp and 600Nm torque, propelling the Giulia Quadrifoglio from 0 to 62mph in just 3.9 seconds, while also offering NEDC 33mpg combined and 198g/km CO2 thanks to electronically-controlled cylinder deactivation system.
As with all next-generation petrol and diesel engines, this six-cylinder unit is made entirely of lightweight aluminium and will, of course, deliver that distinctive Alfa Romeo sound to complement the performance.
A sophisticated “Alfalink” multilink solution is used for the rear axle, while the front suspension employs a new, double-wishbone set up. Developed exclusively by Alfa Romeo, a new semi-virtual steering axis optimises the filtering effect and guarantees rapid, accurate steering by keeping a constant caster trail in corners. In combination with electronically-controlled adaptive dampers, the always-perfect footprint allows the Giulia to tackle high lateral forces while still ensuring the steering feels direct, natural and instinctive even at very high speeds
The Giulia introduces a double-clutch Torque Vectoring system to allow the rear differential to control the torque delivery to each wheel independently, improving traction in low grip conditions without having to run up against an invasive stability control system. The Integrated Brake System is also being introduced on the new Alfa Romeo Giulia – an innovative electromechanical system which combines stability control and a traditional servo brake for instantaneous brake response and record-breaking stopping distances.
The Giulia Quadrifoglio even has a front Active Aero Splitter to actively manage downforce for higher stability and better cornering grip even at high speed. These state-of-the-art systems are all governed by Chassis Domain Control, the 'brains' of the on-board electronics which has been assigned the specific task of optimising performance and driving pleasure.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia also features a new Alfa DNA system which modifies the car's dynamic behaviour according to the driver's selection: Dynamic, Natural, Advanced Efficient (a new energy-efficiency mode introduced on the Giulia) and, naturally, Racing mode for high performance versions.
September 2015
Alfa Giulia launched
The rear-wheel drive Giulia effectively replaced the discontinued 159 in the Alfa range and uses an aluminium and carbon fibre construction to cut weight and improve economy.
All Giulia models use a new rear suspension set-up although Alfa Romeo is keen to stress that the Giulia will be comfortable, which means it should be well suited to Britain’s bumpy roads.
August 2016
Alfa Giulia prices announced
The Alfa Romeo Giulia model range features five trim levels – Giulia, Super, Tecnica, Speciale and the range topping Quadrifoglio – and is available in 13 different exterior colour options. Alfa Romeo Giulia drivers can also choose between four engine variants (two petrol and two diesel), which are all paired to a new eight-speed automatic transmission as standard.
| Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Petrol Turbo 200hp | £29,180 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 2.0 Petrol Turbo 200hp | £30,880 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 2.2 JTDM-2 150hp | £30,750 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 2.2 JTDM-2 180hp | £31,950 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia Tecnica 2.2 Turbo Diesel 150hp | £30,995 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia Tecnica 2.2 Turbo Diesel 180hp | £32,195 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia Speciale 2.2 JTDM-2 180hp | £34,150 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo 510hp | £59,000 |
September 2017
Equipment updates for Giulia
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is available with new optional 18-inch Dual 5-spoke diamond cut alloy wheels on the Super, Tecnica, Speciale and Veloce versions, and new optional 19-inch Dual 5-spoke diamond cut alloy wheels are available exclusively on the Veloce. To further enhance the sports styling, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Super petrol is also available with a dual exhaust for £150. 2.0 Speciale engine, shared with the Stelvio, has 280HP.
From October 2017, Apple Carplay and Android Auto were available as an option across the entire Giulia range, for just £250.
June 2018
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio NRING introduced
It has a 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo petrol engine with 510PS and torque of 600Nm powering a top speed of 191mph and acceleration from zero to 62mph in just 3.9 seconds. Priced from £82,500.
Standard equipment on the NRING models includes carbon-ceramic brakes, Sparco racing seats with red stitching and carbon shell structure, Mopar automatic transmission knob with carbon inserts and leather and Alcantara steering wheel with carbon inserts.
The front badge and the rearview mirror caps are made of carbon fibre, as are the side skirt inserts. Inside the NRING editions feature tinted windows, Adaptive Cruise Control, the Harman Kardon premium audio package, and AlfaTM Connect 3D Nav infotainment system with 8.8-inch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and DAB.
July 2018
Five year warranty introduced
Giulia now comes five years/75,000 mile warranty, three years scheduled servicing and five years roadside assistance as standard.
October 2018
Giulia Nero Edizione introduced
Building on the Super trim this includes dark glossy front grille V-shaped insert on the front, mirror caps and exhaust tips and burnished badges on the rear. Gloss black window surrounds, dark tinted rear windows and xenon headlamps, with adaptive front lights and headlight washers, help distinguish these special editions.
The Giulia is completed by 18-inch Dual 5-spoke dark finish alloy wheels on run flat tyres with monochrome central wheel caps. Inside there are add aluminium kick plates, sports pedals and footrests, with the Giulia also adding 40/20/40 split folding rear seats.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Nero Edizione is available in conjunction with the 2.0-litre 200hp petrol engine and is priced from £34,990 OTR.
November 2019
Alfa Romeo Giulia updated for 2020
The Alfa Romeo Giulia has been updated with an improved interior offering more upmarket materials, an improved infotainment system and added safety systems.
The 8.8-inch central infotainment display is now a touchscreen, featuring widgets that can be dragged and dropped to create a fully customisable homepage. There's also a new 7-inch TFT screen in the instrument cluster which is standard across the range.
A new central console provides more accessible storage compartments, as well as the new wireless charger function. The new gear stick is now leather clad while the rotary knob that controls the infotainment system has been updated. The leather steering wheel has also been restyled to accommodate the functions and sensors for the autonomous driving systems.
The new MY2020 Giulia marks the debut of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that enable the vehicles to deliver the highest level of autonomous driving currently legal. Level 2 autonomy is achieved when the driver can leave the car to control the accelerator, brake and steering in specific conditions, via electronic systems that require continual monitoring by the driver, but support them to offer greater comfort on long journeys. In all cases, the driver must be constantly vigilant and always keep his hands on the steering wheel.
The main enabling technologies present on the MY2020 include:
- Lane keeping assist: detects if the vehicle is drifting out of its lane without activation of the indicator and alerts the driver visually and by touch. It actively intervenes to return the vehicle to its lane.
- Active blind spot: monitors the rear blind spots to flag up any approaching vehicles and corrects the steering to avoid a collision if necessary.
- Active cruise control: automatically regulates the vehicle's speed to keep it a safe distance from the vehicles ahead. In cooperation with the road sign recognition system, it allows the speed to be automatically regulated as the speed limits change. The system uses the on-board camera to recognises the road signs and shows them on the display, alerting the driver to the current speed limit. It then advises the driver to adjust the speed to that read by the system, and if the driver agrees, the cruise control will be automatically set to the new speed limits.
- Traffic jam assistant and highway assist: In addition to the Active Cruise Control, these systems also supervise lateral steering. Traffic Jam Assistant keeps the car in the middle of the lane in heavy traffic and Highway Assist regulates the speed on the basis of the current motorway speed limits.
- Driver attention assist: monitors the driver for drowsiness and alerts them if necessary.
The Giulia range has been restructured, with simplified trim levels. Full specifications will be confirmed but entry-level Super and Lusso Ti featuring silver exterior details and the Sprint and Veloce will offer a sportier look with dark styling. All Giulia models will be complete with the new 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, updated interior, bi-xenon headlights, Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility and new trim badging.
The new Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with Alfa Connected Services as standard, to deliver advanced on-board connectivity and a set of services to boost safety and comfort. The full suite of Alfa Connected Services will be expanded to include the following functions in 2020.
The My Assistant function offers an SOS call that enables the occupant to send a request for assistance to a call centre, with the vehicle's position and identification code, by pressing the SOS button or via the mobile app. In the event of an accident, the call goes out automatically. In case of a vehicle breakdown, a call can be sent to the roadside assistance service with the vehicle's coordinates by pressing the Assist button. The My Assistant package also includes a service report, which keeps customers updated on their Alfa Romeo's health via monthly email reports.
My Remote enables remote control of several vehicle functions. Drivers can set speed and area limits as well as check the location of the vehicle and they will receive alerts, via a smartphone or smartwatch, Amazon Alexa or Google Home voice assistance systems, if the set parameters are not complied with.
My Navigation comprises applications for remote search for destination and Points of Interest (POI) and real-time traffic, weather and speed camera alerts. The package also includes the Send & Go service, enabling the driver to send the destination to their navigation straight from their smartphone or the web portal.
Other services to join the suite include My Car, which enables owners to keep their car's health and parameters under constant control, My Wi-Fi, which allows an Internet connection to be shared between up to eight on-board devices, My Theft Assistance, which alerts the owner of any attempt to steal the car, and My Fleet Manager, intended for fleet management.
The new Alfa Romeo Giulia will be available to order from early 2020, with deliveries later in the year. Full UK pricing and specification will be announced in due course.
7-1-2020: TomTom announced that its easy-to-use connected navigation has been chosen to feature in the new Alfa Romeo GIULIA MY20 compact saloon and the Alfa Romeo STELVIO MY20 SUV as part of a global deal, that includes China and Japan.
GIULIA and STELVIO drivers will enjoy turn-by-turn navigation, automatic zooming and advanced lane guidance – all enhancing the user experience. In addition, TomTom will provide advanced driver assistance attributes as part of the map content to support GIULIA and STELVIO applications.
The company’s navigation software and maps are complemented by connected services such as TomTom Traffic, Speedcams, Online Search and Routing, Weather, Off Street Parking and Fuel Prices. The system is controlled from an 8.8” widget-driven touchscreen which is fully customizable by the driver. TomTom’s Maps APIs will also be integrated with the vehicle manufacturer’s smartphone app, meaning that drivers can send their destination directly from their smartphone to the car.
June 2022
Alfa Romeo Giulia Estrema special edition priced from £50,579
Based on the Veloce, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Estrema is fitted with Alfa Synaptic Dynamic Control (SDC) adaptive suspension and a limited slip differential as standard.
Both inside and out, carbon fibre and dark painted elements define the sporty look of the Estrema. The exterior features carbon fibre mirror caps and front ‘V’ grille, dark tone Estrema badging and five-hole, dark painted 19-inch alloy wheels on the Giulia. It is available in a choice of four exterior colours: Alfa red, Alfa white, Vulcano black and Misano blue.
The same sporty look and feel can be found on the interior where carbon fibre accents highlight the cabin, along with Alcantara® and leather seats with red stitching. The red stitching extends to the dashboard, steering wheel and gear knob to further enhance the exclusive and sporty look. A 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system completes the standard specification.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Estrema is equipped with the 2.0-litre turbo 280PS petrol engine.
The Giulia Estrema is available to order now priced from £50,579.
May 2024
Limited edition Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Super Sport priced from £82,815
Alfa Romeo has announced the Giulia Quadrifoglio Super Sport. Limited to 275 units worldwide, the car celebrates the first victory for Alfa Romeo at the 1928 Mille Miglia in the 6C 1500 Super Sport.
The special edition model features a redesigned Quadrifoglio logo, now in black for the first time in over 100 years, while the interior gains a new 3D carbon fibre finish with a red weave, as well as front headrests with the red logo stitching and black numbering signify the exclusive limited series.
Power comes from Alfa Romeo's 520PS 2.9-litre V6 engine. Prices start at £82,815.
March 2025
Range-topping Alfa Romeo Giulia Intensa models start at £51,725
Alfa Romeo has announced the new top of the range Giulia Intensa, with prices starting at £51,725.
The Intensa trim is a new range-topping model line that has been introduced to the Junior, Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale ranges.
Intensa models feature two-tone alloy wheels, Alcantara or leather upholstery with tan stitching, embossed Intensa logos on seats and a dashboard trimmed in Alcantara or leather.
A Harman Kardon audio system, adaptive cruise control and keyless entry are also included, as are Assistance and Technology Packs also included as standard.
Giulia Intensa models include Active Suspension and come in Vulcano Black or Alfa Red as standard, Etna Red and Montreal Green are also optionally available.
What to watch out for
Numerous issues reported with March 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 200 Auto since September 2017: to dealer for software updates, then oil light came on during a long run. Dealer drained the oil and re-filled with right amount but light remained on, so dealer has ordered new part. Suspect Oil level rose because DPF was not regenerating properly. Latest problem is that parking brake will not release. (Think same car as 11-8-17).
25-06-2018:Report of Alfa Guilia diesel engine running at more than 800 revs foot-off, coupled with rough running. Dealer reported: " We have successfully installed the new injector on cylinder No.2. We have carried out a road test and the rough running is still present. The technical case is still on going. As the injector did not cure the issue, the diagnosis will not be complete once we fit the high pressure pipe. I need my Technician to confirm if the vehicle is safe to drive once we install the pipe. I hope to have some news soon with regards to curing the rough running issue. We have been in touch with Alfa Technical who are providing assistance with rectifying the rough running issue. We have checked for any fault codes, none were found. We checked the parameters and your vehicle looks to have recently carried out a DPF regeneration, which could be a cause for the rough running. After further investigation, the technician identified an issue with injector no. 2. We are going to replace the injector and the pipes. All the pipes are here except the high pressure pipe. New pipes will need to be fitted before we can release the vehicle as the high pressure pipe may leak after it has been disturbed. Replacing the pipes is a standard practice for this repair." We wondered if the owner had been attempting to run it on cheap ordinary diesel instead of Super.
28-08-2018:Report of series of catastrophes with May 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, bought from Mangoletsi of Knutsford, but serviced and repaired by WLMG in Reading. from beginning the car had a "terrible brake squeal and rumble". WLMG agreed that it was not correct and discussed with Alfa Romeo in Italy who confirmed it was a known problem and were waiting for a ‘fix' to become available. The car was off the road for 4 days for this investigation. The noise continued and despite several enquiries to the dealer no updates were forthcoming. In December 2017 the near-side front headlamp dismantled itself internally leaving it permanently on High Beam and making the vehicle unuseable until it was fixed. Alfa Romeo was restructuring its parts supply chain so owner without the vehicle for 3 weeks. Courtesy car provided. Owner again reminded dealewr about brake noise. Car then suffered an electrical glitch that stopped wipers and washers and various functions from operating. WLMG was able to re-flash the software and all was ok again. At first service in April 2018 owner again I brought up the brake noise issue. WLMG requested the car for 2 days to investigate again and provided a FIAT 500 courtesy car, but owner did not get the Giulia back for 5 weeks later. All 4 brakes were re-assembled and a convoluted brake bedding in procedure was done. Then in July 2018 owner returned to the car at a Heathrow carpark to find it with the boot wide open, all doors unlocked and the windows down - at 11.30 at night. Owner tried to use the key fob to reset the alarms and locks, etc. This all worked ok and the car started but the lights went crazy: dash warned that no indicators, driving lights or parking lights were working. Then, after once again resetting using the key fob headlights began to strobe as they switched on an off automatically. Owner again reset and had headlights but no high beam, no indicators or driving lights. Once back home owner locked the car with the key fob and all appeared to be ok but 30 minutes later the alarm went off, the boot had popped open and the windows had again lowered. He had to leave it without being locked or alarm set after getting everything closed again. Next day car recovered to WLMG and the problem investigated. Needed a new wiring harness for both body and engine bay and a new body control module and will be off the road for 5 weeks. Alfa Romeo hired owner an Audi Q5 for the duration. Owner wants Alfa Romeo to either refund or replace the car as it is clearly "not of merchantable quality". Lost 11 weeks of use in 15 months of ownership.
04-11-2018:Report of "overwhelming smell of fumes" getting into cabin of June 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0T auto. Took to local dealership, where the mechanic also smelt the fumes, and identified then as transmission fluid fumes. Alfa Romeo authorised them to replace the pollen filter with a new carbon one. The smell is not as strong, but it is still there, when stopping at roundabouts, traffic lights etc. after a longer journey. Two conversations with Alfa Customer Care unhelpful. ZF 8HP auto not normally problematic.
03-02-2019:Two separate reports received the same day that wide front tyres of Giulia 2.0 280PS tend to chunter on full lock, especially when the tyres are cold.
03-02-2019:Report that stop/start battery on Alfa Guilias loses capacity rapidly in low mileage cars (7,000 miles in 18 months) leading to a lot of replacement batteries under warranty. Stocks are not kept in the UK so each new battery has to be individually ordered from Italy and takes 1 - 2 weeks to arrive, but the reason for this is that the battery has been revised and now has a different part number.
15-02-2019:Another report of front tyre chuntering on a 2018 Giulia 2.2 diesel, this time on sensible 17-inch wheels. "Steering is really noisy and juddering/cracking on full and partial lock, which is even worse from cold." Local Alfa dealer says it affects all Guilia and Stelvio and Alfa are aware of it, but state there is nothing wrong with it. and it's just a characteristic.
23-02-2019:Further report of May 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, bought from Mangoletsi of Knutsford, but serviced and repaired by WLMG in Reading (see 28-8-2018). Car was eventually fully rewired but this took 3 months to complete. It was returned and owner ‘negotiated’ an extension to warranty and 2 years free servicing and additionally the supply of an extra set of wheels with winter tyres fitted. All was fine until before Christmas and then more electrical gremlins began: door open warning would pop up, interior lights would switch on when driving down the motorway - loss of all dash illumination etc. This then stopped of its own accord and until 2 weeks ago the car ran ok apart from the A pillar interior trims both falling off because they clearly hadn’t been clipped in properly at the time of the re-wire. Now a total electrical failure has occurred again and it has been off the road 2 weeks and there is still no confirmation of what the cause of the fault is. Owner is using a Volvo V90 hire car. However the 22 weeks this car has been off the road in 21 months of ownership is driving him insane.
23-04-2019:Fault reported with March 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.2 JTDM-2 180 auto. Three roadside failures. Cause traced to faulty battery. Horn stopped working. It took a week for the dealer to trace the wiring fault. Found out that the auto engine stop had also - er - stopped. Owner hadn't noticed as he routinely turns it off anyway. Engine warning light displayed. Two weeks in dealer workshop revealed failed intake manifold swirl motor. Dealer also undertook a modification on the engine bay wiring as it seems there have been problems with water intrusion. This work has meant engine also has had a new cam belt fitted.
23-04-2021:Problem reported with the rear seat folding mechanism, which fails and locks in place. Only way to release the seat is to break the catch holding it in place and then replace it once the seat has been freed. There is no access to the bolts holding the catch in place unless the seat is folded.
15-11-2021:Owner reports broken wire on the wiring loom. Water has ingressed into the steering rack (A known fault) and corroded it meaning it may need replacing. The Aircon condenser pipe in the cabin has come off / split and water is in the passenger footwell, if I hadn't of noticed it may of damaged the ECU. It many need a new wiring loom.
