Alfa Giulia Veloce FULL REVIEW 2019 - Autogefühl
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- In today’s Autogefühl's episode, we present you the Alfa Romeo Alfa Giulia Veloce. As always we cover exterior, interior, engines and driving experience.
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Saved for a house deposit then had a midlife crisis. Got rid of my 1.2 Corsa 09 plate and got a brand new Guilia Veloce, the exact model shown here. Never been so happy to have a crisis, the only issue being I now feel I need the Quad.
Haha - almost identical story for me and completely agree, the daily dose of beautiful Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce is therapy for the soul! Go Alfa!
we only live once:-))). I only imagine the earthquake of a difference between your old Corsa and the Guilia
I'm in the same position now but still haven't made my decision. Shall I go with the Veloce or the Quadrifogilo? the price difference here in Dubai is US$41,000
@@mohamedadnan182 Dubai? Well in your case, Lamborghini Huracan Performante is the best choice
Same decision here. Own a veloce. Will most likely go for a quad next year
Purchased the Ti Sport (Canada) fully loaded on July 31 and I am loving it with about 1,000km driven. I have to disagree with the idea of having a touch screen. In fact, I passed on the Audi S4 and Jag XE because of the whole touch screen dominating this front dash. It is much easier and less distracting to drop my handle to the side to move a controller vs reaching forward and up to a touch screen. I could never drive a Tesla Model 3 with that stupid massive touch screen in the middle. This Alfa is a drivers car first and the infotainment system is secondary, the way it should be!
I"ve got a petrol one in Misano blue (awesome colour by the way, everybody loves it). I totally agree with you, I had several very high-tech (german) cars and, in the end, I don't give a damn about this touchscreen infotainment hype. When on the road, I want to drive a (real) car instead of playing on a mobile computer. And man, this is a REAL car! Greetings from Belgium.
the ti sport doesnt go against an s4...
Have you had any issues with reliability thus far? Congratulations on the new purchase!!
I've purchased an Audi S5 two months ago, great car, but I'm having second thoughts having read reviews on the Gulia.. The Audi has superb build quality but it lacks a soul I feel, whereas the Gulia seems to have a very strong one. A driver's car, as you said, where the gadgets are secondary. I may try a TI sport (I'm in Montreal) this week, I hope I won't fall hopelessly in love with it, switching would be a stupid financial decision :).. I agree fully about touch screens and the Tesla, it must feel like driving a giant iPhone. Great review Thomas, Vielen Danke!
there's no touchscreen in S4
Alfa Romeo’s have to be the most special cars on the road. Great review as always guys !
cheers!
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What a beautiful car! Danke Thomas!
Good review, Thomas. I've owned a 280 bhp Veloce for almost a year and I can confirm the following:
1) the car isn't big and you sometimes have trouble finding places for various objects, especially larger bottles. Ground clearance is good, a bit higher for Q4 models.
2) it is noisy beyond 130-140 when compared to some German rivals, however this is compensated to some extent by the pleasant engine noise.
3) after a year I have a very annoying rattle in my passanger side door, but had no other problems worth mentioning. None.
4) it has almost no roll when turning, the steering is quick and it stays planted when accelerating out of corners, making it comparable to many true sports cars. The seats are awesome and grip you properly.
5) the dampers/suspension can get tiresome and noisy on bad roads and on 19 inch wheels. But if you want beauty, you trade in some comfort I guess.
Whatever you do, buy the active dampers. Dynamic mode can be brutal without them.
6) I think I used the infotainment less than 10 times in total, so I dont really care about lack of apple car play (2018 models have it as standard). Did I tell you about the nice engine note?
7) Not as fast as I want it, but fast enough for anyone not racing. The 5.2s to 100 is closer to a 6 for me, due to lack of launch control and some gearbox hesitation in 1st.
Keep in mind that, although many have tried, the 280 bhp version can't be tuned.
That being said, once it gets going it revs happily and doesn't run out of steam until ~200 kmph.
8) if you want to do trackdays, get another car. The ESP cant be turned off on the non-QV models. Combine this with AWD and you just get continuous tire-screeching and rpm cut-offs during laps.
9) whatever you do, get the paddles. The feeling when shifting is priceless. The gearbox is awesome and very quick. It kicks you in manual and it's really discrete in automatic.
10) if your choice is Veloce and anything below 330 bhp from other companies, get the Veloce. Even if not the fastest, you'll love it every time you climb into it.
interesting feedback - thanks :)
I've had my Giulia for a year and don't have any rattles or squeaks.
Congratulations for your purchase, drivers' car...
What about understeer when driven to the limit? I see lots of online videos where the Q4 really under-steers a lot more than the RWD... but then it can always be due to bad driving skills. Everyone I've heard tells the feeling is very close to RWD.
Also I've heard the turning radius is worse on the Q4, is that true? do you find it as a problem when maneuvering?
Anyway the ESP can be turned off, there's no easy procedure, but apparently disconnecting the battery, reconnecting it and switching on the car quickly, switches off all the controls (until the next time you start the car again - there are youtube videos that prove this). I've heard some aftermarket brand is selling an obd accessory that disables the ESP
1) I can't say I've driven the car to the limit, but it's generally more well behaved in corners taken at speed than anything else I've driven. The car is essentially RWD during normal use, but redistributes traction as AWD when needed.
2) No clue about the turning radius, I never compared Q4 and non-Q4 back to back. I'm however happy with the turning radius. I can turn on my street in 1 move, instead of the 2 with my Land Rover SUV.
3) Not sure about the procedure you're talking about, but there is now an official way to put the car in Dyno-mode, which deactivates the ESP. This would have to be accessed through obd I guess and I'm not sure if it's permanent (until switch-off) or if it has a time limit. I didn't try it.
Agreed by me, the proud owner of a veloce 280hp in vesuvio grey with the 19”-ers!!
Maybe the most cozy interior I've seen and exterior is also at the best. Plus good handling, very emotional car and you can forgive many to it...
Best looking saloon car on the planet.
Dodge Charger >
@@fidelcashflow923 yes that's great too but not mainstream accessible glamour like the Alfa...
Pug 508 >
nastysexman charger like a tough guy,giulia like a gentleman
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Good review Thomas as always.
I do not, however, agree with your assessment on the steering feel. I test drove both the Audi A5 Sportback and the BMW 4 Grancoupe, and I think the steering feel on the Giulia is miles ahead of any of those cars. The Giulia's steering is more precise and has much more feedback making the car much sportier than any of the German competitors. Both the Audi and the BMW are nice, but a little bit too sterile and boring. I loved the Giulia so much that I actually ended up buying a Ti Sport, which is pretty much the equivalent of the Veloce in Europe. The steering on my car is not light and the car is not unstable or jerky by any means on highway speed. It seemed you have contradicted yourself on that point, because in one segment you were criticizing the steering feel but after you had a grin on your face when you described how much fun was to make slaloms with the car.
Also I did not agree with the noise comment. My car is very quiet on the higway. It does have a nice exhaust growl under acceleration, which again to me just makes it more sporty and more emotional than the German sedans. Fair points on being slightly smaller and with less storage than Audi or the BMW, and I also agree with you that the entertainment system especially the factory navigation could be better. I do have Apple car play which I use instead of the factory navigation and it works great in my car. Anyway, nice review overall. Maybe you should do a side by side comparison with a BMW.
thanks for the feedback!
Agreed.
Always a fantastic review. Love the driving comments. Have the Stelvio and love it. Wondering about a Guilia!
One of the best reviews i ever seen. I drove the Veloce and its fantastic. Alfa Romeo is just beautiful .
highly appreciated! Please recommend :-)
This is the best review in years. I already watched it earlier, but this is a real life review, also priceless to hear the honest opinion from a German perspective. :) Bravo!
Excellent driving part and commentary as usual, Thomas. Giulia Veloce - a great design. Yeah, 'feel the exterior of a vehicle when you drive it'. €60k and cramped interior, but rewarded by the driving. Love the steering. Fun car. Thanks Autogefuhl.
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I own a 2017 Veloce Q4 and according to my family and my own experience, it does not feel cramped at all, and I'm 1,87 m and 105 kilograms. It definitely has less room than the Citroen C5 I drove before, but it is way more fun to drive...:)
Picking up my Veloce 280 (petrol) next week. Super excited. Great review thanks (rear wheel drive though as in UK).
This is a great review of the Giulia! Thank you. You might want to consider doing an updated review though. Many of the things that you found lacking have been updated for the 2020+ model years. For example, the infotainment software has been improved and is now a touch screen, and the center console has been redesigned with a much improved layout, better armrest, and higher quality buttons and controls. I also own a 2018 Stelvio, and I must say that the 2020 model year improvements have made a big difference. Worthy of another look!
I'm hopelessly in love with this car
Me too.
Same man
Can't imagine anyone not liking this car. Really like the dark blue color. The only doubts I have with Alfa's are the build quality. I got a Guiletta last year as a rental, and certain details simply weren't put together properly. F.e. the boot lid didn't show a straight line at the closing part (difference of a couple of millimeters on the left and right). I saw these kinds of details on all Giulia's I had the chance to have a closer look to. Pity that nowadays cars are so expensive. My dad had a 156 2.5 V6 24V (do we remember the time they indicated all of this at the back? Haha), which cost 65.000.... guilders (the Euro-Guilder ratio is around 2,2).
Yeah I sat in one at the dealer. The interior feels very cheap compared to what the price tag says. The reliability is probably just as horrible as it ever been. A shame since it looks rather nice.
Agree with the Giulietta. I sat in a Giulia only one time, so my opinion is not so important. By the way, it seemed built properly, similar as a BMW but less exclusive than a C Class or an Audi. Alfa Romeo is focusing on the build quality more than in the past (Giulietta is an example), and I think that they will still improve.
Ps. It was a normal trim Giulia, you can also have it with "Lusso" package, which includes leather trimmed dashboard, real wood trims and pieno fiore leather heated seats, that surely rises the perception of quality.
Taste is subjective I'm really not a fan of the Alfa designs. Then again they seem to have gotten better at least everyone I know who drives an Alfa is rather happy indeed with it
I have a 2017 Giulia and and previous to that a BMW 328 and they are very similar as far as build quality goes the leather is much nicer in the Alfa though other than that they are pretty much the same all of those cars are similar with fit and finish Merc Audi etc...It all depends which style you prefer. The Alfa is more exclusive
@5putput Depends on where you are from I guess. Cars only got more expensive here in the Netherlands and recently the standard purchasing tax for cars rose again. It rose like two months ago and already the the government reported a rise of tax income of over 21 percent compared to this period last year. And we've had a right wing government since 2002 with the libertarian party as the leading party since almost 8 years. So what you say about green politicians being behind the rise of taxes in this respect isn't true.
What you say about inflation isn't true either. The same people who could afford new D segment cars in a certain class in the past can't afford them today. Not in my country.
What country are you from if I may ask?
with 25+ cars in the last years, this is the best stiring i‘ve ever had
I have already told you but i wil repeat it once more. You have done a great job. I admire your passion and the way you choose to show cars in every detail. Congratulations , amazing job.
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i love that 'black&white' Alfa logo... it looks so great
Nice review. Leased mine here in the States 6 weeks ago (1200 mi.). Car has been fantastic with no problems to date. Solid ride, constant fun. Service director at dealer told me the 2018s have corrected the problems affecting the 2017s which were largely software related. Have the AR Sport RWD. Vesuvio Grey with Red leather upholstery. Averaging 24 mpg. Hope they succeed in America because I would like to buy either this one, or a new one in three years at lease end. Compared this with the BMW 3 series and the Alfa was by far the best driver.
great combination as regards the colour of car and leather
I've driven the Veloce and I absolutely loved it, despite some small details which could have been made of better materials. But, who really cares? The car is like a sculpture, beautiful I could even say. A welcomed challenger for the German opponents.
Excellent review as always Thomas! I liked that you 'felt' the car's styling from the driver's seat - that's exactly how I've felt when driving my Alfas in the past! Keep up the good work. Danke!
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Greetings Alfisti!. Thank you Thomas for an honest and thorough review in perfect English. I picked up my new Giulia Veloce yesterday after trading in my 2016 Giulietta QV - my 8th Alfa - and this is already my favourite car ever. To be honest every Alfa I've had has been my favourite car ever! For me the Giulia QV is over the top but the Veloce is a perfect combination of elegance and performance.
It's still a driver's car with the low seat position - it's even lower than the Giulietta's and I have to wriggle a bit to get into my seat, but once in it feels great!
It's my first car that uses Car Play - I've played around with it today and it integrates well with Siri. The standard audio sounds great to me, even after the Bose system in the Giulietta.
Still being slightly over-cautious on the road as I don't want to scratch its Vulcano Black paint under its Williams Ceramic coating, and I look for a wide parking space so as not to damage the turbine alloys. Sweet! Love it!
Cool enjoy! :)
wonderful video autogefuhl..very well done thomas! .please do a review of the 2018 renault megane 280 rs:),and the 2019 hyundai tuscon... as youd be the first major car show to review those two models
Thanks we ll keep digging!
Great job as we used to from Autogefühl team...... Good job and very detailed review..... love it
This car looks like a work of art. Loved your review.
thanks feel free to recommend =)
Great video quality and a great car! Really enjoyed the review!
Thank you for such a quality review. I especially liked how you mentioned more than just the EU market when talking about options.
Cheers! Please subscribe to both our channels :)
My dream car, excellent review!! 280 HP 2.0 turbo is a beast..
Giulia facelift review soon!!
Autogefühl looking forward to your thoughts on the facelift!
In my opinion, Giulia must always go together with a Benzin engine! I am looking for a Veloce Ti 280PS... I just did a test drive of it and it's AMAZING!
Very good video!
Beste Grüße aus Berchtesgaden ✌🏻
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Cornelius Scipio what is a “Benzin” engine?
A wonderful Saturday with a new autogefuhl video!
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Great review and car.
Brilliant review as always. Thumbs up. Would you recommend it over Audi A4?
Thanks! Best to compare our A4 reviews!
Looking at buying one, so far this car has blown me away with the driving experience and handling. Only thing holding me back is everyone saying they are expensive to maintain (sparkplug fix at 36k miles costs 1500 alone😔)
I love this guys reviews
Excellent review by Thomas - He really is the best car reviewer in the world.
Many thanks.....all the way from London !
Thanks Paul!
Author you have beautiful English! I don't speak English well but understand what you speak almost all! Thank you so much!
thanks m8 !
"Shifting paddles remain at the same place"
That is the BEST postition: you don't have to train your brain which padlle shift up and which down when you steer your wheel more than one turn - that is the reason why rally and hypersports cars use the same column-mounted paddle shifters insted of small plastic pairs used in German rivals.
No channel more particular than Autogefuhl.... Danke!
loveto hear that!
You are probably the ONLY one who describes the steering to feel "synthetic". Btw, Alfa has recently revealed how the steering works and it is definitely not synthetic. Anyway, good review otherwise. Thanks for that
I noticed the same. Good review but sometimes Thomas "shows" his german heart xDDD
perfect review Thomas, once again great walkthrough.
Thanks Thomas and Autogefühl!
Great review of a beautifully design car, thanks as always for an honest and a very detailed review Thomas. I truly love the interior design of the Giulia.
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Subscribed! I really like your videos and your detailed and objective way to point out the "pro and cons" of every single vehicle you test.
welcome !!
I like this review. Your voice is very calm and fits the theme.
thanks! Feel free to recommend :)
Hi friends!!!
Long time no see you
Again
Perfect & clear
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In Australia the Q2 version with everything is around 54,000 Euro drive away.
I think everything you said was spot on. Especially about the paddles.
cheers pal !
Great review, as always Thomas.
We own this vehicle, last year's model actually (which is not much different than this one), and you are absolutely correct (of course!! 😀).
The car is fun to drive in an emotional way. The suspension is great... and we do like the quick steering, it just took about a week to get accustomed to it. For some reason, our vehicle, also a Q4 with with the optional differential, is quieter on the inside, but this could be because we applied window tint and we keep both roof sunshades closed.
The Alfa quirks are all there, but eventually, we got used to them.
Thank you again for the always professional and thorough reviews!
Thanks!! Closing the top shades is a good idea
amazing car, i wish to have it one day :)
In your opinion, which one is better built (overall quality: materials, finishes, solidity, quietness...): the Alfa Romeo Giulia or the DS 9?
Compare: th-cam.com/video/s0l3BB2wp1s/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-nyjXfJWJcTaa-BR
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I did already watch that video as well. I just want to know which one is better (higher quality).
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Does the DS 9 belong to a superior segment than the Giulia?
The Giulia just kills me. It has the driving dynamics I would love to own, and the styling is to die for. I tested one a year ago, and was waved off by it being the first model year; buggy electronics, and small dealer network. I still lust after this car more so than the BMW 3 series. If it came as a coupe version, I'd sell blood and organs to get my hands on one! Thanks Thomas, for a great review. I admire the work you do.
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A year ago I dumped my 3-series for a Giulia. Zero regrets. I loved my BMW but this car is a superiors drivers car in every way. I also haven't had a single issue.
Glad to know your Giulia's been good to you. It's sure the looker. Continued joy and success to you. Ever take it on a long road trip? That is what I see myself doing in such a car, especially on the roads less traveled. Not the interstate system.
@@longbowdt This is definitely THE sedan for small, winding roads. I love to take the back roads for long trips (so much more driving fun and you see more of the scenery) and the Giulia is a blast to drive on those roads! Get the smaller tires and have fun!
I wouldn't want a touch screen on that car: I find it distracting and, besides, it gets greasy quite soon. Regarding the nav: I know that you can also have it on the central cluster screen and it can be commanded by voice (I too find the dial system a little too complicated). Thank you for the nice review (and for not criticizing the hard plastics in the interiors' lower part, as I think EVERY car should be like that, given how much is that spot exposed to shoes and scratches)!
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Hi guys I bought the Alfa veloce Alfa red 1 year ago in Australia approximately $80,000 so quite expensive but has all the extras, full sunroof, sound system & it’s the 280 h.p great car to drive & I love it. But I wish it had a touch screen & a better exhaust sound. I’m going to get it modified to sound better, like the older Alfa’s. Also the brake by wire brakes feel unsafe & I don’t like the feel ,, especially at low speeds like going around a roundabout, but they do stop you.
Overall a beautiful car and lovely to drive 👍cheers Bernie
cool enjoy :)
hey how are you doing with the car? are you still driving it or already moved on. I'm from Sydney and looking to buy a 2019 Giulia. Appreciate your insights.
Really good review! But i would really like to know the real world consumption figures for the 280hp Veloce?
Thank u for such a great review, really enjoeyd. Thomas you´re the best car review in youtube for sure keep on it. Thomas what is you favorit car in this car segment ? and can Alfa beat BMW when comes to driving experience?
Thanks!! For sure those two are really fun
Yes it can!
Great review Thomas as always. Very sexy looking family Alfa saloon, nicely packaged.
I am really curious about a review on the Q4 in winter conditions. Can you please make this review? It would be very beneficial to many who are in the market for an AWD sedan but need the right sedan with winter driving capabilities.
Great car great review. Thumbs up.
thanks and feel free to share! :)
Great review for a great car, its beautiful, amazing and sport daily use car. I love it so much specially with red color.
thanks so much, feel free to recommend us!
Hi Thomas as always great and detailed review my friend! Let me ask you a question, would you rather buy a c63s or a Gulia QV? And why?
Thanks! Neither, C43 for me :)
Such a beautiful car inside as well as outside, just clean and functional.
Man I love the cars - But the guy is so German >I LOVE IT ! Its like nothing is really .....good enough ! But said in a wonderful accent ! Keep it up !!!!
very nice review and this colour is so special and beautiful
The shifting Paddles are the most unique feature of the car. great that they are not on the steering wheel.
Giulia petrol 280 hp review still this december!
Great car and great video...thanks Thomas
When i first seen this car i thought it didn't look good
But with this i loved it and i want it
Hi Thomas, nice review as always! I found a bit weird the steering feelings you had, because some time ago I tried a Giulia Super (not a Veloce) and I had a totally different feeling: I found the steering - suspension pair very well calibrated and I felt very "connected" to the road. I think to remember it had the 18" rims, I don't know if that could play a role in this.
Thanks! Had the same feeling in my first ride. I have good comparison as i have driven all mid size sedans on the market. Still if it feels ok for u, why not, its a feeling overall :)
Autogefühl sure, I didn't want to discredit what you report, just sharing the difference I found 🙂👍
Sure always welcome
Did that car also have the dynamic suspension? Perhaps the car feels more natural on the standard setup without the switchable driving modes? Wheels and suspension can make a big difference to steering feel and ride.
soundseeker63 you are right, it didn't have the dynamic suspension and now that you mention it I believe the reason could very well be that one.
you are fantastic at what you do...keep up the great work
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Thomas is always Blue in my eyes !! Great review pal
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alfa romeo will never give you something very easy!
LED headlights aren’t strictly an upgrade over HIDs. Take for example how many cars with LED headlights do not have headlight washers, headlights above a certain brightness level require them, making it seem like in many cases car manufacturers are using them as a cheap way to get whiter light. Ford is conspicuously bad about this.
My favorite reviewer!!!
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Very informative, thank you for the review!
appreciated !
Nice Channel, greetings from Italy, u have a new subscriber
welcome! grazie!
You and your team are the best
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Awesome review !
Thank you Mr. Thomas for Veloce review! I was hoping for petrol version, but its ok. :)
Couple of thing regarding some of the stuff.
LSD (limited slip differential) is very good option even on the normal cars and normal speeds. The standard diff (open) can slip when is no traction on one wheel. He sends almost 90% of the power to the wheel that has no traction. Another thing when cornering, lsd helps with entering the corner. Open diff push you out of corner, limited pulls you in.
For me fixed shifting pedals are the way to go. They stay in place, and you know where they re when the steering is turned. When they are turning with the steering you can get confused and you can miss the gear.
And they are option. If someone doesn't want them, just dont thick that option. :)
And the last thing :D
Steering speed. Its just some thing it takes getting used to. My 156 have much quicker steering than Bmw e46, and i love it. At high speeds its not that intimidating. I drive it relaxed just i drive other cars really.
Good info thx! Yes wanted the petrol but some1 crashed it before i could get it sadly :D
OMG. Its not for everyone. :)
Btw they updated Giulia and Stelvio for 2019. One think is Alcantara sport seats.
www.cars-power.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/04_Giulia_Veloce_Ti.jpg
looks cool !
I agree about the shifting paddles. I also loved the fixed middle in my C5's wheel, exactly because it made it easy to find the buttons without looking. Even though that was a quirky solution (hey, it's a Citroen), but it worked for me.
Great Review ! Yes as you explained It has got more driving virtues than PlayStation aspect .Which may be a trend setter.Many more to come .What next Alfa Romeo Roma/ Corse / Dolce Gabbana. Alfa Romeo certainly in Right direction
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Danke sehr Thomas for the detailed review. The interior does look cheap, even by European standards. Why? I just returned from 9 days in Munchen. Loved it. Question: why are some many cars de-badged in Munchen/Germany? 50% of the cars were de-badged (meaning, the letters of the model of the car in the rear were removed. All you see is the manufacturer's emblem). Tschuss.
yeah thats a habit in Germany, we rather like it discreet. Its the so called "Wegfall Modellbezeichnung" 0 Euro option in every option list =)
I drive my Giulia pretty hard and have had one of the trips running for 35,000 miles and averaging at 44.1 mpg. Not great for a diesel and would probably get more out of an A4 or a 3 series - but would not find myself staring out of my house window looking at it if I had have bought either of those instead so that is worth a few extra mpg :)
i did own a 3.2 159.fell in love with the looks.after keeping it for 4 years got rid of it.toooooooo many problems with it.will never buy an alfa again.reliability in the 159 was rubbish.i hope they have improved but i am not willing to take the risk.
I Hope you buy Volkswagen and it doesn't have any problems...go for sure
what does it take for people to admit that alfas have absolutely no reliability.as i said above i had a 3.2 159 which i fell in love with then by the time i sold it i hated it.looks are not enough for a car to be popular.people pay good money to buy cars and alfas are a liability.just so you know i now have a new model cx5,diesel and my wife a honda civic sport,1.5 turbo giving out 184 bhp.that little honda is so much fun to drive.a million times better car than the alfa.i hate to think what the type r would be like or even the gt.sorry to upset you.i am just trying to be honest with people who read and see these reviews.
Well, from another Alfa 159 owner, I have a 2010 159 Ti TBI sedan, bought 5 years ago, and apart from a minor electrical issue which has no impact on the car if driven daily has had no reliability problems. The early 159s with their GM derived engines were not the best. And the V6 has its issues. But later models, provided they were serviced correctly are fine. I also have a 2011 VW Passat diesel and the Alfa is just as reliable as that car. Just look at the published reliability reports to see the facts. Some of Alfa's German competitors don't fair too well. Current Alfas are great.
good joke with the VW!
Reliability in my 159 was amazing and I did 30,000 miles a year. Certainly more reliable than the A4 before it.
Strange how car reviewers let their own opinions and subjectivity cloud their views. For example the paddle shifters. It's generally acknowledged that having the paddles fixed is the ideal solution. He "prefers" them moving with the wheel. Let the prospective owner decide.
Also, the comment about the light steering and "artificial" feel is one that I've not heard of before. Nearly all reviews have positive views on how wonderful the steering is and how it lets you know exactly what the front end is doing.
In fact, the dynamics of the chassis are first class and superior to their competitors. The fuel consumption, ok a bit high for a diesel but that model was heavily optioned with the Q4 system making it a little heavier plus did he check the tyre pressures. Also, has the engine been run in or is it still tight? Besides, the petrol version would easily consume more when pushed.
One thing that wasn't mentioned were the brakes which some reviewers complain about being too sensitive. Not a mention here, but apparently not being able to fit a large bottle or no touch screen is a negative. Once again subjective options.
The Giulia isn't perfect, it's an Alfa Romeo, but at its heart is a brilliant driving experience that's meant to be enjoyed as confirmed by all the awards it has accumulated since its launch. Think it deserves to be successful.
This is a review done by a human. I can just state my experience.
thanks for this review, very good
Thanks for review,Guila is just a dream in my country🇹🇷
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one thing they have to do, is to add ''option'' to choose if you want to turn of ESC on RWD models. Only QV has that when you put it on RACE
Would you ever come to North America (preferably Canada) and review the VW GLI sedan. You might find it as the best value for performance in a sedan. Including all the included equipment.
I guess an older review at this point....but, I am enjoying the review that you have posted. I am considering a gasoline version of the Giulia. And they don't have a diesel version in the Texas...thank God.
(currently driving a Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel...not good). Anyways...Considering purchasing a 2018 Giula Ti and your vid is helping. Looking at Audi S5 and BMW 340i, among others.
Thanks 🙏
Love that car! Passion!!! LED is way too often the same as shitty lights. :(
So is this 2019 giulia ya? Then what's the new changes compare to 2018?
Is Giulia 200 hp RWD drivable during winter when a lot of snow and slippery roads, as FWD or AWD is??
What a lovely lovely car!
Hi Tomas. Could you please review the newest Maserati Quattroporte.
Thank you! Xavier
I have few question I would like you to answer...
- What do you think about Alfa's future? Their sale figures are so poor not only compared to German competitors but in general, is it possible for a brand to survive if sell so bad?
- I know what press usually says about Alfa's build quality, and while I agree it is not the same as Audi or BMW it is actually not bad at all, especially with 159 and now with Giulia, do you think this is the main reason for very bad sale figures?
- And finally, what do you think about FIAT as a parent company? Would you agree that VW would be a much better in keeping (for us car enthusiasts) such an important brand alive and healthy?
Thanks...
Ich hatte in jedem Moment das Gefühl, Thomas hatte Angst vor dem Auto. Vor allem, dass er sich die Finger irgendwo einklemmt. ;-) Vorsicht auch beim Schließen der Motorhaube, Finger vorher raus! Wie kann man sich nur minutenlang auf diese Art mit der Mittelkonsole beschäftigen... Der Durchschnittsverbrauch macht mich neidisch, unter 12 Liter bin ich mit dem gleichen Auto (aber natürlich in ROT) kaum unterwegs. Aber er hat sich auch kaum in den Dynamic-Mode getraut und fährt auf deutschen Autobahnen max. 105 km/h... Das war doch sehr sachlich ohne jegliche Leidenschaft. So kann man auch einen Skoda Fabia vorstellen.
In der Giulia Veloce Q4 steckt ein Potenzial, welches hier eine halbe Stunde lang in keiner Weise gezeigt wurde. Mein Tipp, um das Potential kennenzulernen: Ein Fahrsicherheitstraining beim ADAC. Da ging es mir auch durch den Magen. Mit 60 durch die innere Spur eines nassen Kreisverkehrs und dann eine Vollbremsung: Giulia hat genau das gemacht, was man erwartet hat: Sie hat in der Spur gestoppt. Erst bei vereister Fahrbahn wird sie unberechenbar: Die Grenzen der Physik lassen sich halt nicht überlisten. Eines habe ich positiv registriert: Thomas hat sich nicht wie sonst viele andere über das nicht abschaltbare ESP aufgeregt. Passt zu meinem ersten Satz: Er hatte wohl ein bisschen Angst. Oder nur Respekt?
Eine Anmerkung: Mitlerweile gibt es Apple CarPlay bzw. Android Auto. Ich bin also nur mit GoogleMaps unterwegs und brauche das wirklich unsägliche eingebaute TomTom nicht mehr.
Italian blue beauty !
Such a nice car. I might order one tomorrow. Change in my ds5 for one. Best looking sedan or there. Thanks for the video.
cheers and keep us updated!
Autogefühl ordered one last week and the salesman called today and is ready for pick up tomorrow. So as of tomorrow in a alfa owner 😀
Awesome review, as always! I leased this car in the same trim and color but with the petrol engine in the states. Mine has Android Auto and it vastly improves the infotainment. I especially like Android Auto with the manual dial controls. My biggest disappointment with the car is that the seat doesn't have tilt. I incorrectly assumed a seat that had adjustable bolsters and thigh support would HAVE to tilt, but it does not.
Thanks! You cannot tilt the seat? Do you mean not the back part?
On my US 2018 Ti Sport w/ Performance Package, you cannot adjust the height of the front of the seat independently of the rear of the seat. I think it's a disappointing omission, given my car's MSRP of $51K. Perhaps it's different in Germany? I am still super happy with the car, but as you said, it does tend to make you drive like a drunk person!
@@frumpd63 I have the Lusso seats in mine and they do tilt, but you can't adjust their width. Works for me, I'm not on the small side...:-)
Thomas, you look like Paul Wesley to me and the interest thing is that he played a character named Tom. PS good review as always
hehe =)
Wondeful car, can’t wait to own one in a few years!
I had one for a week. I think the best way to describe it is "enchanting". I laughed when you said you were doing slaloms all the time as that is exactly what I found myself doing. it's not a perfect car at all but there is something about it. great review.
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