Alfa Romeo
The oh-so-Italian Alfa Romeo brand is one of the oldest motoring names, spanning back to 1910. It’s part of the Fiat empire and until recently its models shared a lot of their components with Fiat vehicles. That is set to change, however, as Alfa Romeo aims to push upmarket with cars that compete directly with the established premium brands. We don’t expect it to lose its sporty side in the process, but in the coming years we anticipate seeing a pair of new Alfa Romeo SUVs arrive to bolster sales. The fi rst of the ‘new generation’ Alfa Romeos is the 2017 Giulia saloon.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
The all-new Giulia sees the return of Alfa Romeo to the saloon market. With more style than many of its rivals, the Giulia is a genuine alternative to some of the default German options. All but the entry-level Sport model gets an 8.8-inch navigation and infotainment system, while Super Sport and Super Lux versions gain sporty 18-inch alloy wheels. Most business buyers may look to the 150hp 2.2-litre diesel, but the 180hp version is also
worth considering as both are in the same motor tax band. As large saloons go, Alfa has engineered a car that’s every bit as good to drive as it is to look at. Naturally, Alfa Romeo has also developed a high-performance version, called the Giulia Quadrifoglio. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V6, this 510hp saloon is capable of 0-100kph in just 3.9 seconds. This is one highly desirable car – with a price tag to match.
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Giulietta 1.6 JTD 120hp Super Sport
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Giulia 2.2 JTD 180hp Super Sport
Alfa Romeo MiTo
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE MiTo 0.9 TwinAir 105hp Super
Alfa Romeo’s MiTo has always had limited appeal, and it was overshadowed somewhat by its cooler cousin, the Fiat 500. With the demand for small three-door hatchbacks on the wane, and without the street cred of the likes of MINI, the MiTo has struggled to be a sales success. But Alfa Romeo does off er some attractive styling options that allow buyers to add lots of customisation. When it comes to engines, the 0.9-litre TwinAir is fun to drive, but don’t expect as much fuel economy as it promises on paper. A less controversial option is the 1.4-litre petrol engine, and even though it is only available with an automatic transmission, it makes the MiTo feel more refi ned.
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta
The Giulietta has been on the hatchback scene longer than most. Its exterior styling hasn’t changed all that much, but inside Alfa has made improvements to the look and quality of the cabin of late. Go for the range-topping Super Lux model and you will get sports leather upholstery, electric front seats and a 6.5-inch Uconnect colour touchscreen system, but all of that does come with at a price. It doesn’t quite have the polished driving experience of some newer rivals, but both the 1.6- and 2.0-litre diesel engines off er the right combination of fuel economy and performance with low emissions.
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