Here’s why the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio is an INSANE daily driver!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2019
- After several attempts, Chris "The Alfa Nut" finally gets behind the wheel of the fabulous 503 bhp Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and discovers that his life will never be complete unless he can own one!
Many thanks to Vospers Alfa Romeo, Exeter for arranging the test drive.
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What an amazing montage !!!!
BRILLIANT !!
Thanks for watching, glad you liked it!
I’ve had my 2018 Giulia QV for 15 months and dream about driving it every night. It is such an epic car. Can’t say enough. As an American, we haven’t had Alfa’s here for quite some time and I just couldn’t wait to experience this car. Honestly, words are hard to come by when describing the feeling of being behind the wheel of this car.
Thanks very much for watching MW - I imagine you get a lot of “what car is that?” at gas stations?? Enjoy it, I’m hoping to replace my boring daily with a Quad next year. I can’t wait. 😉
One of these rolled past me in Japan. I gave hima huge thumbs up and the grin on his face said it all.
Haha yes, I’m sure he was a very happy driver! 😄
I’ve decided that I have to own a Quadrifoglio for my next car, so I’ll be looking at ways to finance or get my hands on one in the near future. Who would be interested in some info about buying a GiuliaQF?
I've been driving a 2017 Giulia Ti Sport here in the US since April 2017 and absolutely love it. I just ordered a 2019 Giulia Quadrifoglio and will take delivery in about 3-4 weeks. Mortgaged the house, the kids, the farm, well you get it. Somehow the bank approved my loan and I will have my dream car soon. Nothing compares to the driving experience of an Alfa so it is worth it!
Good move Paul, I am currently arranging to sell the kids for medical experiments to raise the funds to buy one too! 😉. Hope you love yours when she arrives.
@@TheAlfaNut Mine's on a PCP, , I'm seriously thinking of keeping it BUT the warranty is mega bucks extra to purchase from Alfa... And then finance circa £35k I'm tempted...And one thing to bear in mind is PCP has a massive impact on your credit rating (mine did), depreciating asset, mortgage lenders hate them.
@@paulziegler8505 Your going to love it, really really love it
@@ScepticFrog mines on pcp. Experian rating went down 9 points only. No big deal.
" like steering with a giant bratwurst"..........best line in an auto review video ever.!!!!!
Thanks Gordon - you can’t go wrong with a good sausage analogy! 😉
Having driven one I can honestly say it’s pretty much the perfect car. Really civilised and easy to drive around town and then when you can stretch its legs oh, the noise, the speed.
Hi Rich, thanks for watching! Yeah I agree totally and I'm planning to get one for my next daily driver - I might have to budget for a lot more fuel!! ;0)
Another top quality video Chris. Excellent filming too!
Thanks very much for watching! 👍🏻
I really really cant get into modern cars, but I love the Giulia
I agree - the problem is, as modern cars are developed and refined, the less interesting they get and the more similar they become! Cars like the Giulia Quad are still characterful and exciting to drive!
@@TheAlfaNut exactly 🙂
very lovely made film, and excellent edited! thanks for sharing these pictures with us, you have one more sub! i'm waiting on my giulia Q, should be here end of september... can't wait! ^^
Hi Daniel, thanks for subscribing. 👍🏻 I had fun with this car, to me it’s the best saloon car in the word at the moment. I hope you love your QV when it arrives, it will make you feel like a hero! 😉
@@TheAlfaNut Sure! yeah, i was doing a test drive a few weeks ago and i was immediately in love! :-)
One of my favourite cars. Thumbs up.
Cheers for watching - I need one badly 🙂
Brilliant video, I’ve absolutely fallen for this car, cheers man
Me too - in fact, I'm hoping to get my hands on one as my next daily driver. Yes it will be expensive but I've had enough of sensible cars!
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is AWESOME...Great review!!
Thanks for watching Roger, I appreciate your comments mate 👍🏻
Thank you keep up the great reviews on Alfa Romeo.
Just had a great run on the old 156 2.5L V6 on a nice summer day to cottage for swimming. Didnt even think of choosing the bmw diesel for this xD
Fsa Fombe Good choice! Mine will be back on the road in a couple of weeks
You really know what it's all about!
Thanks for watching Pablo! 👍🏻
I daily drive mine and have done for a little over a year. It never fails to disappoint.
Hi Phillip, could you elaborate on why that is??
@@TheAlfaNut precise steering, comfort of ride, power delivery, the noise it makes and it makes me laugh. Its a pleasure putting petrol in it!
I like washing it too!
Chris as a fellow "Alfisti" just love your videos and the shear enjoyment you get across. But please can you not use the dreadful tecno music in the background. Surely a touch of Vivaldi would be much more "Alfisit". Keep the excellent content coming.
Thanks Alex but weren’t the Eric Satie “Gymnopedie” interludes appreciated.?? 😄
@@TheAlfaNut I liked the techno music. 🙂
The music was great!
Ooh, so cynical !😄
Thanks! 🙂
Good idea.
Cheers 👍🏻
Hello. That is what happen when you drive a powerful Alfa Romeo..it puts a BIG smile in your face.....for so long. Look at your face during all the video..funny.
Yeah I know - soppy grin the whole time! 😁
My god, Alfa certainly know how to make stunningly beautiful cars
Yes they do Dave! There is quite a long list of Alfas that make me go Phwoar!
Absolutely love it! Great video! I'm still making excuses to go out for a drive in mine. It's the first car I've owned that makes me love it more everyday. I can't explain the lure of it. Let me go for another spin to find the answer... 😉
Good choice Hiten - its going to be my next daily driver! Enjoy sir.
Interesting review
Cheers
Regards
Rog
Hi Roger, many thanks for watching. Sorry about the awful music!! I must have been bonkers that day ;0)
@@TheAlfaNut .........Hiya.. You can't beat a bit of techno music. Ha ha… But I am sort of half way down the road to decide about getting a Quadrifoglio and then we have all gone into bloody lockdown which is a bit annoying. We have an M$ with comp pack at the mo and its a very very competent car but (oddly enough) the two main reasons we are looking to swap, hmmm three really is 1) We always take our collie dog everywhere with us and its a pain in the arse getting her into the back seats . so 4 doors very useful, 2) The actual doors on the M4 are really really long and are a bit of a nuisance in car parks and 3) the main reason is the Alfa has just got a bit more character and dare I say soul and rarity appeal... and in the comp red its just soooo sexy.
Have you listened to the difference between standard Alfa audio and the Harman Kardon??? We love our music ( even techno ) so it is rather important for us to have decent audio
Regards
Rog
Hi Rog, funny you should say that, I was about to do exactly the same thing: swap my 530e (nice but boring company car) for a Quadrifoglio! Pandemics are a nuisance aren’t they? You will find the interior on the Alfa isn’t as nice as a top end Beemer but frankly its good enough and the Quad has so much character and “brio” compared to German cars, its hard to explain unless you drive one. I had heard that the M4 doesn’t give confidence in the handling department? In my BMW (also Harmon Kardon equipped - I’m a lifelong musician!) I listen to the radio, adjust imaginary spectacles, hum to myself and think about what I’m having for dinner when I arrive home. In the Quad, I shout excited expletives out of the window as I drift past my house sideways, enroute to the distant horizon and whatever adventures await me there!
Something along those lines anyway 🙂
My compliments really Great Car🍀👍!!!
Thanks mate, I wanted one before but after driving it I REALLY want one!
5.20 Chris's smile under acceleration inversely proportional to Mr Vospers slightly anguished look :)
Haha, you noticed Mr Ashton?? I think Kevin was very cool during the drive but he did look slightly concerned a couple of times in the narrow lanes when meeting wide vehicles! 😉
@@TheAlfaNut Does sideways in a Maserati kindle any memories?!
Yes indeed, those were the days, trying to get band gear in the tiny boot....😄
Ive owned a Gulia myself for the last 2 years, The Veloce not the QV, and i can agree with your sentiment with this car, its an absolutely thrill to drive, even with the 280bhp version. I have a couple of nitpicks like the exhaust (on my model) could have sounded raunchier and the rubber for the door sealing get worn out while getting in and out of the car because of the B pillar beeing moved forward a bit so you rub it slightly every time (at least for me) I get in and out of the car. But its still the best car i've ever owned and always a PLEASURE to drive :)
Good to hear - I’m certainly going to feature a Veloce soon - keep an eye out for that. Cheers Chris
...magnifico
Yes it is! 👍🏻
I would love one to.
Yeah - such a great car, maybe I'll wait for a slightly cheaper used example!
My giulia qv is the best car i ever opened by far in all ways . GO ALFA KEEP UP THE GOO JOB .
Its certainly a great car! Thanks for watching Joe 👍🏻
Wicked video mate 👌 must admit I'm normally a fan of German, and I love my RS4. But this car is something else and I think this car would suit the Cornish roads 😜
Hi Dan, thanks for watching! Yeah I’ll admit to liking the German cars too, I’ve had several including a tuned 340bhp BMW 535d which was superb. The RS Audis are pretty exciting too. You’re right about the Quadrifoglio on Cornish roads - I spend a lot of time in Cornwall and one of my faves is the b3275 from Fraddon to Tresillian /A390 junction. Hoping to take a Quad on that route one day next year! 😍
Just what the Doctor ordered! Well presented. What do you think of the brakes?
IMO the brakes are excellent both for daily driving and on the track as I discovered during the 2 days I spent at Milbrook Proving ground with my QV. During that period the brakes were pushed to the limits with full ABS and non ABS hard stops at speeds up to 140 MPH. Also there is sufficient feel and feedback to accomplish non ABS stops at moderate speeds in the wet and thus avoid aquaplaning.
Hi Henry, the brakes are pretty powerful but maybe a little bit unpredictable in feel, especially when slowing to a stop, or holding the car in gear. I have a hybrid with regen brakes as a daily though so I’m used to that! To me they felt “normal” 😄
@@TheAlfaNut Good, that means over time, I can get used to it!
Good music btw
Thanks Warner! 👍🏻
what a car and what a bargain for 57k when you think about it , sadly i don't think many have been sold here in the u.k
Yes I think you’re right Tony, the problem is company car drivers can’t justify the tax and everyone else in the market for this price range car seems obsessed with German “build quality” and drivers toys. How to sell a boring car? Fill car with gadgets to divert attention from the vanilla driving experience! The QV is purely focussed on driving enjoyment, the toys are secondary.
Go Giulia, you deserve respect from the m3/m4 and E63 drivers. I wish alfa would bring up a powerful new model called Giulio (brother of Giulia). Just like the old 147 GTA for the younger people.
Yes they should build some small Alfa’s again - it’s a mistake to stop
It’s Quattro Fromaggio. 😉🤣. To quote Clarkson.
Haha yes it is!
Of course it's bigger than all my other alfas combined, hehe
Hi Pedro! Are your other Alfas all really tiny??
And essentially a Ferrari under the bodywork
These are savagely Fast!
Yes they are! And they feel great drive too - very confidence inspiring.
Awesome car, awesome review! RHD never had the manual option, I think something to do with where the drive shaft is placed? The Giorgio platform is a worthy successor to the Busso.
I believe the QV will be a collectable one day if Alfa Romeo continues to grow demographic from the boring Germans.
Thanks for watching mate! The Quadrifoglio will definitely be collectable as they are still pretty rare despite being amazingly good. I’m determined to buy one next year 😍
After the Comp Red and the Alfa Red, I think that the White looks best on the QV. I thought white was the best color for the 2017 Cadillac CTS-V I traded in for a 2019 Alfa Red Giulia Quadrifoglio. The Cadillac had some fit and finish issues, but mainly persistent torque converter transmission vibration issues that I didn't want to deal with. It was an awesome car but the QV is more responsive and agile in handling and steering, and I find it more comfortable. My 2019 QV was built in August 2018, and although I didn't consciously notice it until I read about the issue, the 2018's and the early 2019s used different wheel springs that created about three-quarter inch more gap between the top of the wheel and the fender than previous, and apparently, more recent models such as in your video. I suppose there's a little more ground clearance with the taller springs, but it is hard to get an answer about why Alfa Romeo did that--apparently they won't correct it for free. It doesn't really bother me and may give it a little softer ride and more ground clearance, but it does look different, although I didn't consciously notice it until the issue was brought to my attention on a forum.
Yes I’ve read about the spring height controversy! The earlier Quads did have slightly higher ride height but why? I dont know I’m afraid.
Except that the earliest ones in 2017 also had the lower springs, which they apparently have gone back to now. You can see in this TH-cam video from October 2018--it doesn't say if the car is 2018 or early 2019--also a right-hand drive vehicle, how much higher the fender is above the wheel. I suppose there might be some people who think it looks better that way--anyone?
th-cam.com/video/R2hy3WsHhcU/w-d-xo.html
White one is so😍😍😍
Cheers for watching Kelvin! I need a Quadrifoglio in my life 🤩
Beautiful car wonderful sound ..
Shame about the Colour & The Registration.
How can such a beautiful car have EWW as it Reg letters that’s criminal.
I have test driven one about a year ago ..
It was in the unusual turquoise blue you can get on the modern Alfa’s ..
What a beast ..
It’s the most powerful car I have driven ..
I thought the GTV CUP Ltd Edition Gave me the wow factor then I drove the 156 GTA as well ..
For the older cars it was nice to drive them brand new in the UK at Portbury Docks Nr Bristol where for a job I was driving Alfa’s & many other cars ( Preferred the Alfa’s ) brand new 👍🏻
Haha yeah, I did think the reg number was funny! I am a bit tired of white cars too - way too many of them on the road but I have to say it does compliment the Quad - makes it look bigger and chunkier than it is.
Omg my dream car ! I'd pay double for that haha!!!!
It’s worth it! 😁
Hey, Mr Nut, did you say the 'four-cheese-car' (that's what Quadrifoglio means, I imagine) has 510 BHP?
Yes it does Mr Phil - its quite horse-powery!
As great as that engine is anyone who has driven a Giulia would know the steering and balance is the most sensational part of the car.
Hi John, I fully agree - I bought a 2022 Quad in April and it truly is the most amazing car I’ve ever driven. Hugely competent as a daily driver but it unleashes the “crazy dimension” at the twist of a dial. Only real criticism: the update car is too quiet! 😂
Great vid
Annoying music
Yeah yeah I know - the whole world has told me already! 😉
They do say the tyres let it down, until they're warmed up.
I didn’t notice the tyres being anything other than excellent. Pirelli PZeros. I was on country lanes however, not Silverstone! 😉
@@TheAlfaNut The Pirelli tyres are track focused and excel even more so on the track when warmed up and in the dry as I discovered during the 2 days I spent at Milbrook Proving ground with my QV.
However they are not so great for the UK winter and many including myself have switched to Michelin PS4S. However I would say the negative reports are overstated assuming one exercises a degree of common sense and caution when driving on the Pirellis in poor weather.
Why would anyone buy a BMW when they can buy this beauty
Hi Philip, its a good question?
As I am a pensioner, and had Alfa's for over 20 years, I 'm ok. with my 156 latest model. Why, it looks as good. It's fast, reliable, low maintenance costs. And where can I drive faster then 120 km. Germany, I am not going there, just to race.
Haha, I agree - speed is over rated, what I am interested in is acceleration!
It’s best in race mode.
Hi Kurt, oh yes I agree completely!
Great Video Chris, loved your comment about the QV being an epic daily. That's just what I did, I've had my montecarlo blue QV since Jan 2017 and love it to bits, it's such an epic epic car, rare and I get loads of friendly comments all the time. You'l never get that in a german equivalent would you. I've done 24k in mine in 14 months, message me if you want to hear how it's been. Here's mine with the AHM exhaust valve mod - valves open in any mode - th-cam.com/video/RUEB6NEjhE8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks mate, thats what I’m planning to do for my next car. I chose my company car (bmw) over a Giulia Veloce because the tax was too high but life is too short to drive a boring daily, so I’m going to opt out of the company scheme and get a Quad next Spring! I’ll take a look at your video 👍🏻
She’s a beautie me jelly 😍
Cheers for watching Liam!
The Alfa Nut just abit of shame u didn’t drive flaky red one like me they amazing to drive compared bmw
There is no Giulia Quadrifoglio VERDE . God ...
I’ve already been told off about that! 😄
The Alfa Nut I will continue my mission on TH-cam ! I have to fix this mistake 😅
so.... coupe version?
Yes please! Hopefully I’ll get to drive it when it appears in 2021 🙂
Great channel mate, but you need to drop the Neo-Trance-EDM music, its torture. Im saying that as an Electronic Music Producer for 25+ years. Get something a little more classy and downtempo, and your video's will be timeless. This stuff is going to sound very dated in about 2 years.
Haha, yes I know - I've been doing electronic and live band production since the early '90's too! To be honest I might start using some of my own recordings in the future, open.spotify.com/album/3cLStEux7wXjPWOPF1r54R?K= (instead of free-to-use TH-cam mp3's.)
What’s it like on fuel
Erm....not great! I average about 23mpg daily but on a longer run it can manage 35mpg easily at a steady 70mph. Pretty impressive.
Music at 1:25 ?
Hi, its taken from the TH-cam music library in fact. Cant remember the name but I’ll look it up 👍🏻
@@TheAlfaNut please tell me asap
@@TheAlfaNut tell me you found it
Found it .
Vibe track
She's Beautiful😂
Yes she is ! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Buy it !!! :) you will not regret it , I know I didn’t 😃
Thanks for watching and for the vote of confidence!
Thining about getting a 2017 model for daily
Hi mate, mine is a daily and its amazing! Fuel consumption is the only spoiler for a daily driver - I get about 23mpg. On a motorway trip though, 36mpg is normal. It’s worth it, just make sure you check the rear shocks, as these tend to fail in the earlier cars. 👍🏻
Real mpg?
Hi Ace - real world? TBH it’s impossible not to boot it everywhere, so low 20’s are likely. 30 mpg on a longer drive I’m guessing. Who cares though? 🤣
What a disturbing music
Sorry 😐
And now what? How can you drive your cars and enjoy them knowing how the Giulia goes! Hahahaha
stathisko1 I know! I’m going to have to buy one 😄
The Alfa Nut yes and you don’t even want to, but you have to
Only thing I don’t like about these cars is everyone I’ve seen the exhaust tips go to shit very fast. Must be something that can be done about that
Terrible British weather doesn’t help I’m sure!
Love the video , love the car ...but please kill that bloody music and let us hear the car make it’s own sound .,
Couldn’t watch it till the end ....my patience with that music just got the better of me.
Yeah I know - schoolboy error on my part! I can't watch that video now either! ;0)
I have heard very negative feedback about reliability and build quality. The word on the street(especially for this kind of money ) is STAY AWAY!!
Word from who? BMW drivers? 😄
i keep searching for a bad review on the QV ... as im extremely tempted,
still yet to find one cack review . the car speaks for itself.
Any colour looks amazing , black is my least favourite
Too right Matt - I’ve already committed myself to buying one as my next daily around May time. I can’t find a reason not to any more, life is just too short! I want Misano blue with yellow calipers! 😉
Music is terrible.
I agree - schoolboy error! I was going for “exciting” but ended up with “annoying!” Sorry.
So lovely !
But NOT that German androgynous white colour !!!
Only cheap kitchen appliances and VW Up!'s (that look like stormtrooper helmets (Well, it's Germans...)) are white !!!
It looks better in the sunlight - pearlescent metallic with a hint of silver!
:D
I agree it's better in red, white is very populist. Mega machine tho, maybe a viable option when it's 2-3 years old
@@gaffnaldo1 White cars are more common than lamp posts at the moment! Mine will be Misano blue hopefully.
Why is the music louder than the voice?!
Why is the music still playing when you tell people to listen to car noise then STILL have that shite tune playing over in the background of the exhaust ...rubbish production.
Bloody beautiful and excellent car though.
Pearlescant White is becoming a favourite colour of mine
Hi Chris, yeah fair comment - I ballsed this one up with bad music! Lesson learned 🙂
what's up with all the annoyingly loud cheesy music in your videos?
Turn your speakers down Igor! ;0)
We are here to listen to You, and the Alfas. Not music ;)
OK Igor, I get the message - I’ll keep the music down in future 🙂👍🏻
So how DID it change your life?!
That techno/EDM music in the background is terrible, like it was made/chosen by a teen. Doesn’t fit the video at all.
It gifted me with the ability to annoy people with my musical choices! 😄
Nice annoying background music you got going on there.... who chose the music?, the crackhead in you??? No, sorry, not gonna sub. Nice car tho!
Sorry mate, lots of people agree with you - it’s even annoying me as well now! I promise I’ll use nicer music in future 😁