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acing enthusiasts will witness the spirited performance of the Alfa Romeo
Giulietta at this year’s FIA World Touring Car Cup at Slovakia’s tricky OSCARO circuit. Meanwhile, our test drive of the entry level 1.4 Turbo will give you a hint of the treats to come. With its iconic honeycomb grille, 16” Turbine design alloy wheels, rear spoiler and oversized oblique tailpipes, this compact 5-door hatchback is on top of its sporting game. It’s EURO NCAP five-star safety rating (6 airbags) sits harmoniously alongside its high energy capability thereby making it a car for the motoring enthusiast and family. A 6-speed manual transmission couples smoothly with Alfa’s unique D.N.A. system to make it one of the most nimble and responsive of drives. Put the transmission in Dynamic mode to feel a sharper braking system, more throttle and thorough steering response for performance driving, Natural is a comfort setting for optimum fuel economy for everyday driving (up to 53mpg) and All Weather is for tackling poor weather and low grip conditions whereby the system will select which part of the car to deliver most power. It navigates corners well and has a sturdy multilink Macpherson suspension. Reaching speeds up to 121mph and 0- 62mph in just over 9 seconds, the Giulietta is a spritely contender on the open road. Just as agreeable in urban traffic, it is easy to manoeuvre and park with onboard parking assistance and split/folding rear seat for an accessible boot space of up to 350 litres.
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta offers high
quality, soft feel moulding throughout its spacious cabin. Adjustable seating with plenty of legroom makes for a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. The deeply hooded binnacle houses an easy-to-read digital instrument panel with Uconnect Live colour
Jeep Cherokee
touchscreen multimedia infotainment system which connects to a smartphone app for music streaming and performance information. A new thumb-housing leather steering wheel allows for purposeful control and Alfa’s VDC with the electronic Q2 differential allows for braking on individual wheels. Available from £18,819 OTR. For more information visit
www.alfaromeo.co.uk or call 01753 511431.
The GP (General Purpose) vehicle of the 1940s became the dependable and functional vehicle lovingly known as the ‘Jeep’. As a brand, Jeep is a pioneer of the SUV and off-road vehicle and with the Jeep Cherokee it has brought more than functionality and dependability to the table. At just over 5ft tall and 15ft long, the Cherokee has an imposing off- and on road presence. Its signature ‘Waterfall’ seven- slot grille speaks volumes about the enormously powerful, chugging diesel engine (3500rpm) within. Stylish, elongated
LED headlamps signify its clear-sighted dynamism and reinforced bumpers suggests its durable off-road capability. Its functionality is offset by stylish chrome surrounds to the windows, exhaust tips and roof rails and 17” aluminium wheels beneath square topped wheel arches and there is a stylish and aerodynamic rear spoiler. One of four styles, the Cherokee Longitude Plus is a pioneer in crossover/SUV design so let’s begin our test drive.
Climb inside the spacious interior to find good quality soft touch mouldings and contoured comfortable seating in high quality Morocco Black cloth, a clear set of instruments including Uconnect™which makes sure you know where you are, your destination, and how long it will take you to get there. Maps will guide you through traffic, while merging and turning using sensor assisted GPS. Turn-by-turn guidance is provided through audio directions and voice prompts. The new Uconnect™8.4” Radio Nav LIVE offers a large, 8.4-inch touchscreen, with 3D graphics and many external selectors for more comprehensive and practical access to every function, including the climate control and audio system controls. Bluetooth connectivity supports voice commands and streaming audio. The Uconnect™system also includes USB port, SD card reader and DAB radio. Standard on Jeep Cherokee Longitude is the remote-controlled tailgate giving access to a boot space of up to 1,267 litres. Air conditioning with dual zone automatic temperature control flows within. The 2.2 Multijet 11 185HP 4WD has a top speed of 127mph, reaching 0-62mph in just over 8 seconds. It handles well and the engine is responsive to a variety of road surfaces. The Jeep Cherokee range is available from £34,715. For more information visit
www.jeep.co.uk or call 01753 387339.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 82 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MONTHLY 2018
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