2023 Alfa Giulia facelift REVIEW - can this 🇮🇹beauty beat Audi BMW Mercedes?
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- This is our in-depth review of the 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Facelift 2.0 p Competizione (EU) / Estrema (US). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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00:00 Giulia facelift in Moonlight Grey
01:21 Length and Competizione spec
02:19 New rear lights
03:00 Engine
03:39 Key fob and doors
04:07 Steering wheel and seats
05:10 Interior cockpit and infotainment
06:48 Middle console
07:73 New digital instruments
08:27 Rear seats
09:29 Trunk / boot
10:07 Driving & acceleration Giulia 280 hp
14:42 Agile driving
18:27 Giulia vs 3 Series vs A4 vs C Class
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00:00 Giulia facelift in Moonlight Grey
01:21 Length and Competizione spec
02:19 New rear lights
03:00 Engine
03:39 Key fob and doors
04:07 Steering wheel and seats
05:10 Interior cockpit and infotainment
06:48 Middle console
07:73 New digital instruments
08:27 Rear seats
09:29 Trunk / boot
10:07 Driving & acceleration Giulia 280 hp
14:42 Agile driving
18:27 Giulia vs 3 Series vs A4 vs C Class
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Dear Sir, kindly ask for your opinion, which car do you prefer for longer trips, for a driver who prefers energic but comfortable driving. Thanks a lot in advance. Alfa Stelvio, Mercedes C Coupe, or Audi A5? :)
I drive a 2018 Giulia 2.0. Everything Thomas says is true. The lack of infotainmaint features, the small trunk, the rear camera. But at the end of the day, the steering, the acceleration, the fun! After driving my Giulia for 4 years now, I always look back when I parked it. I still love it's beauty. Alfa really gets in your heart and I really grant everyone this same experience. Sad you don't see alot of these Alfa on the road.
Nice story 😎
You are right on point with your comments, the most beautiful looking car in its class and great to drive. I’ve had Mercedes C Class, Ford Mondeo and a BMW 330e over the years, but my Guilia that I have now ranks above all of them.
Instead it's positive, you feel part of a group of elected officials who look like you and share the same passions, and you greet them with a shot of your low beams
I think the 159 had better headlights, only thing I dont like about the Giulia
I have it for 5 years, and I do too turn back when I parked it. 7 years and no true facelift really says that they made the most beautiful sedan
One of the most underrated cars. Future classic.
yes, buy highest motorization and store it for 20 years till everything is electric. Would be a good investment I suppose.
Idk how anyone finds this good looking. Looks ugly asf. The headlights look like a worse version of bmws .
Most Alfas have been somewhat distinct and remembered, mostly styling though.
Problem with aging Alfas are the electrical and rust problems, which are always expensive to repair.
People who owned Aflas, miss their character, not their bills 😅
In my opinion Alfa are severely overlooked and underrated. Beautiful cars and sportier than the Germans. They don't deserve to be barely profitable
Sportier than the Germans 💀💀that's a good joke
@@Luis-kb1vv I suggest you actually bother to learn what you're talking about before making yourself seem stupid. It's not that difficult to look up a comparison video. Newsflash, the Giulia Quadrifoglio is far better handling and faster round a track than all the Germans. M3/RS4/C63 can't touch it
@@yissibiiyte someone humble this lil bro
@@yissibiiyte bro the m3 is better in every aspect than the Quadrifoglio what is u talking about
Agreed. How could anyone looking for a sporty experience put an rs4 or c43 or whatever VW does and not have the Giulia at the top of their list is missing out.
To be honest: I was several years an BMW driver, which was an big supporter of the BMW Design, purisist and Performance Skills. This year I ordered my first giulia MY 2023 and I am getting happier and happier day by day to make the first drive session.
Same here, they got heavier and uglier. Really sad but its true
you won't regret it, congratulations on your purchase
I drive a BMW, but I'm not going to buy another one, because in my option the new gen have become boring.
Same, went from a 2 series to a Giulia, absolutely love the car.
I will change my 335i for a Giulia QV as soon as I can
Maaan, that’s a beautiful car. I would have this instead of a C class or A4, it’s right up there with 3 series. Alfas are cars with souls
The Alfa is much better than the 3. Much better engineering.
I own a MY2017 Giulia and you’re right, she is far from perfect, but every time you get in, you forget about all of it’s shortcomings. Mine only has RWD, but the way it grabs onto corners at very high speeds just never gets boring. This car looks very classy but is a wild one at heart. I just love it. Only downside is the consumption.. but that probably has nothing to do with my driving style.. 😜
I felt the same about my old VW Golf, except that it was the other way around… every time I got in, I remembered all of it’s shortcomings.
I’ve been driving one for a few years now and it’s the best car in its segment if your primary focus is driving pleasure. It has the tech you actually use and nothing extra
A beautiful car with actually a soul unlike most other cars in this segment.
Recently bought our first Alfa, a 22 Giulia Veloce. I have had several sports cars in the past 5 years: RT Charger, Mustang GT, LT1 Camaro, and a C7 Corvette and I can say this is the most "fun" car to drive besides the C7 vette which just edges it out. It might not be as fast, though a QV would be, but I was shocked at how much I have fallen in love with this car. I agree with some others that they are way underrated and wish more car reviewers would add them to their comparison testing. I'm ok with the infotainment and how it works, much better than everyone that has the stuck on ipad look.
I also have a 22 Giulia Veloce after several years with an Audi A4. While I loved my Audi, I don't miss it really. The Alfa is so amazingly fun to drive. I always get looks and 'what is that?' questions. Definitely thinking about another one some day, perhaps the Quad.
Have owned 2 now over the past 5 years. The most beautiful sedan on the road. The chassis is amazing. Braking, steering, suspension are all so perfect. Future classic.
I drive a 2015 4C and a Stelvio Q4 for the family. I love them both! The 4C is my total fantasy mistress. That car is a total blast to drive. It's a racing car with a license plate. The Stelvio is the go anywhere anytime vehicle, and it's very quick when it needs to be. Long live Alfa Romeo!
The simple front is just beautiful
Hey Thomas thanks yet again for a professional, balanced review. Alfa Romeo is not a choice of the mind but of the heart. For all of their quirks, Italians have a sense of style which is quite special. They are able to come out with the mercurial time and again.
In my opinion, it is still, the best-looking best design in the segment, especially with the revamp would be interesting to see the eventual comeback of Lancia in this sector I think if I'm not mistaken the last model was the Lybra production from 1998-2005. Kudos gratitude to the German trio for setting the bar so high but I sense buyers like myself are looking for an Italian alternative and we haven't had that from Lancia in a long long time. The Alfa Romeo Tonale is the first sign that Alfa Romeo is going mainstream. Lancia has huge potential with it's pedigree, heritage, rally wins, innovations, badge status etc..
What's so impressive about Thomas throughout the years is that he hasn't changed the way he reviews cars . Almost all reviewers get overwhelmed with the fact that their channels grow attracting more viewers and turn into unfunny comedians . Thomas as reliable as the best German cars 👍👍👍
Thanks so much! 🤗
I had the prefacelift model and I still miss it everyday. What a joy to drive!
But you didn't have the finest rear view camera!
why you sold it?
@@wrends end of lease term and forced to go for EV
@@geraldsitorus Forced by?...
Love the Giulia and Stelvio. Stunning facelift. Would love to own one.
I love my 2017 Giulia,don't plan to sell her ever!
Yes at least by my opinion, the only thing the German cars are still better is the resell value. Also really good they kept buttons in the interior and not those touch screens everywhere, so definitely if I'm to choose between German cars who are also really good I would choose Alfa.
Great review as usual Thomas.
Much better quality of materials, better quality control, better infotainment systems...
But the looks... nowhere near as Alfa.
Thanks 🙏 please share 😎
@@bojantenja especially since the 2020 models the materials are not better or worse than the 3 series.
This car is good value at €50,000
Resale value here in The Netherlands is at the same level or better of the Germans, but that is probably a result of car shortages.
Best handling sports saloon out there. Superb car. Also the most beautiful.
Just what I was waiting for. Thank you for the thorough review. From my POV, most of the negative points in the Giulia are non-issues.
The reversing camera looks bad but it's good enough. The great camera in my F20 1er and the 12 parking sensors only do so much - I usually just get out of the car and look when it's really sketchy to park.
The "only wired" CarPlay is easily solved with a wireless CP adapter or you can make a faux-dock for your phone inside the console and just socket the phone right into the connector. Wireless CarPlay has a myriad of issues on its own anyway and not a single factory-wireless CP is faultless. Also, car infotainment is something you don't really care about if you have CarPlay.
As for having less space, I am the king of all manlets (5'10/178) so all the cars in this class are big enough.
You missed the most important detail though - the price of equally-specced competitors compared to the car you tested. In Serbia, all of the German competitors are 10k+ euros more expensive, at least.
Thanks 🙏
Prices were in Germany actually absolutely the same except the bmw, 70 k this shown spec, in our 3 test was 70 k for A4 and Cclass and 80 k for 3 Series
Nice review Thomas! This is is a car that offers emotions and design in this class I belive in a world that turns into emotionless and autonomy its nice to have an option for some old-school experience that puts a smile on your face
Cheers m8!
The main difference is, the Alfa can just sit in your driveway and it will still look like its going 200kph. The other 3 can be actually going at 200kph and still look like they are standing still.
It's beautiful, I couldn't care less for the infotainment. Well done Alfa.
Brilliant review and yes, definitely and still the most beautiful car (in the segment) and most fun in cornering and driving in general. Engine sound at least is not artificial as in some other cars...
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It’s gorgeous! Hands down the best looking in it’s class!
Nice review Thomas, you hit the sweet spots of driving excellence and sheer beauty of design and avoided being cynical or negative in the way that many car "experts" have reviewed Alfa in the past. I have always and will always drive these beautiful cars and its good to see so many comments on what a great achievement the Giulia is in all versions of the car.
Highly appreciated! Please share 😎
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Definitely the most beautiful in this class 👍
Interesting and detailed review 👍
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Moj kurac najljepsi. Moja muda su ljepsa od ovog sranja italijanskog. To se kvari kao kineska igracka
it's so ugly with that short rear door and tall tail. C-class, XE, A5 sportback and even the old caddy ATS all look a lot better
Thank you for this video
Awesome machine and awesome review as always!
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Thomas, great video as always. It will be a great day when an Alfa Romeo model ticks all the right boxes, I really look forward to that happening!
thanks m8 !
Great review - as always..
Thanks 🙏
15:06 even when it's the regular model, still has people checking it out, haha.
You are always smiling and make my mood
This is great content for the channel really good 👍👍👍
Thanks Michael!
Proportionally, the facelift looks better on the Stelvio than the Giulia in my opinion. Wish Alfa will bring back more interior color options. Thomas how are you getting these new car reviews way ahead of everyone else? The CX-60 inline 6 and now this Alfa facelift 😂
Fantastic review, very enjoyable and informative. Personal taste is really the deciding factor in this sector.
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Fantastic review, as always. Very handsome car.
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Really good analysis
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One of the best reviewer in youtube
Highly appreciated! Please recommend 😎
Looks refined and mature.
Thanks Thomas. Good Ole Alfa!
Great review and I love my Giulia Veloce👌🍀🇮🇹
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I like on your reviews that u don't ignore the sound systems, for me that is an important aspect. I really don't drive without listening music:)
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love the last sentence, to drive is to find out
indeed
Great review. Stunning! It’s great to see a car that has retained some character and personality.
Thanks 🙏
Very informative video and should be taken as an honest guidance . No clear winner . All about needs and priority .
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Thank you Thomas. A year ago, I would not even have thought about buying an Alfa. With your video in mind I made a test drive appointment. OK, there are some little issues, as oversized shifting paddles, reduced view to the sides, weak sound system and camera, but handling performance and design are best in class. After very disappoiting expierence with 3-Series and C-class I skipped the Lexus and Genesis for this time and ordered the Giulia.
cool enjoy m8 =)
What disappointed you in the 3 series? I currently have a G20 330i and I'm quite happy. However, I am due to get a new car and thinking about getting the Giulia instead. What made it better for you vs. the 3?
@@datshitcray A 328i F30 was my daily driven car for almost eight years. I had to bring in my car 64, in words sixtyfour, times for unplanned repairs. Valvetronic and electrical problems, brakes, suspension and corner rust forced me to see the BMW dealer several times a year. This was my last BMW, period. My Giulia is now three months old. I had to complain about some rattling noises in the Dashboard, but nothing else. Here in Germany I got a lot of thumbs up for my Alfa.
Awesome review and honest advice as always.
thanks my friend !
I own a Stelvio. Just love it!
Great handling, feels sporty and a lot of comfort. Big fan of Alfa Romeo
Reminds me of my old 156. Impractical af, but an absolute joy to drive. And beautiful! :)
Why impractical?
@@vladislavdimitrov4646 tiny boot, no leg room in the back, no cup holders, no door bins... but I loved that car (R.I.P.)
i remember when i got a lift from my mate's 156 V6 with new exhaust, it sounded so good! still preferred my E36 328iM at the time but the 156 both looked and sounded great, i just didn't want to gamble with my own money 😅
@@_TrueDesire_ Looking back, that Alfa was more reliable than my new Audi... in a way :) Yes, there were things going wrong with it, but they were minor and it never left me stuck on the side of the road.
@@Naotaku In the future I would prefer an Alfa in EV spec than an Audi (or my BMW) 😎 I both ride a Kawasaki Ninja 636 2018, drive a Type R FN2 2010 and for my commute A-B a BMW i3S 2022.
"General Style!"
I love it. A throw back to How I met your mother. I also love the car. It's stunning. I had the pleasure of sitting in one at a local car show and I could totally see myself owning one. Thanks for the great and insightful review.
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Great review ❤
Once owning an alfa you can never forget the feeling.... As a previous owner of an 156 and a Brera I can clearly say this: The best car a man can have and drive!!! It's a sex icon
It sounds like this is what the 3 series used to be 😂😭
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Immer noch zum Niederknien 😍
Nice camera man work
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Dzika i piękna Giulia za to kochamy Alfy.
Great review as always! Btw, love your glasses and wondering what brand and model is it? Thanks 🙏🏼
Alfa produces an organic drivers machine. Audi, BMW, M-B make iPad's on wheels. I have a '21 Stelvio Sport Ti Q4 since new after 30 years in Audis. I NEVER regretted the Alfa purchase one bit. This beauty goes where you point it.
I feel like Guilia is often overlooked by premium sedan buyers in Sydney, judging from the number of Audis and BMWs on the roads. The Guilia is an ageing but beautiful design. It will be a future classic (like the 156 a design which has aged beautifully). Disclaimer: I have never ever driven an Alfa but I’ve owned one Audi, two BMWs and three Mercedes. Ashamed I am.
You should definitely try Giulia, maybe You can rent it for week or so, You can have real good point of view since You can compare with German trio.
Believe me - You won't regret... When I bought my first Alfa, salesman gave me heads up "remember that after this car it will be difficult to buy other brand",
geez she was right - I tried.... and I have 3rd Alfa now....😀
Alfa are for lovers of beautiful driving, which are increasingly rare today
@@willknott9245 I’ll bet they taught new salespeople how to use that line to close a sale during induction. Brilliant.
Four good cars. Alfa would be my choice, but I do need a station wagon.
The paint colour is gorgeous
Nice review. And wow, that paint reminds me the Azzuro Nuvola color that was available on the 147, 156 and 166, but matte instead of iridescent.
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I really love the design of this car, both exterior and interior. I love how they kept physical buttons for the climate control and I do prefer a build in infotainment screen like in this car, if only the quality of said infotainment system (and also the rear view camera) were of a bit better quality (in terms of responsiveness and sharpness), then this would definitely be my go to pick! Considering these 2 rather important points do lack, it makes it come to personal preference. Like said in the video, does one prefer the driving or... It all comes to what you find most important in a car.
Why do you need to be able to see every speck of dust on the camera? All that matters is seeing the obstacles and other incoming cars, and it does the job even with lower resolution. This isn't a tv/smartphone you watch for entertainment, you watch it for a few seconds for utility.
@@livolas So you're trying to argue a sharp camera on such a, rather high valued, car isn't a must? Besides, you took the point over which I spoke the least. I was harsher over the infotainment being laggy and all than over the camera not being as sharp.
@@boltslay7705 if you get a better driving experience, i d say it s not really a must. More like a good to have. The infotainment is on the laggy side, but it doesnt matter either. It shows the map and it s all you need.
@@livolas I would've agreed, if the driving experience outweighs the cons, which it doesn't in this case Imo. Yes the driving experience carries, but not sure if it is so exponentially better than its competitors that it outweigs it cons. But that also goes the other way around. It's competitors don't necessarily outweigh the driving experience with their extra sharp or flashy infotainment. Hence why I said that in the end it all comes down to personal preference. I definitely think the Giulia deserves a spot amongst the Germans. It's a very lovely car.
@@boltslay7705 we re on the same page then ❤️
The Triple LED's are a bit too big for this Sedan, looks a little bit off. But overall, still gorgeous.
It's really nice
Tremendous, fantastic car! Few problems here and there but nothing from stopping this car from meeting wider success.
Great review. It's definitely the best looking car, inside and out. The tech "failures" are almost a bit of an insult to buyers in this price class. They really do make me hesitate.
As a Giulia owner, I prioritized driving fun over the latest infotainment. After almost two years of driving, would I choose this model again if given the chance? Yes, I would.
@torgrass Apparently you don't know much about Porsche prices, which are much higher than anything Alfa, new and used. Plus, Porsches are primarily two-seaters, SUVs or very expensive 4-door sedans. I like Porsches, but not their prices.
True, but does it really matter? As long as you can see behind you, how does a higher resolution camera help? Also the screen, can you see the map on it without struggling? I bet you can.
@@SoulElitexyou dont get that good of a usabilty from a Porsche. You cant carry more than 2 ppl with it, a lot of luggage or have android auto.
@@rlsedition If it's only about driving fun, then simply get an older and used BMW model. It's maximum driving fun for a very low price. But if you want to buy a new car, then the tech should be very important to you, considering the high price you pay!
I never understood why we talk about Alfa Romeo as a problematic car! I've had various serious problems especially with German cars... I choose a car to drive, not a box full of screens and lights that doesn't give me satisfaction..
it looks beautiful that's for sure
Colorpaint really amazing!
I like the physical controls and the gauge cluster in the new Giulia. I like the way the touchscreen is well integrated in the dashboard. But the infotainment feels unacceptable at this price, even Hyundai infotainments respond faster, there is no excuse for that in luxury segment. The rearview camera is unacceptably bad. But I would still choose this over Germans for the design and driving experience but I will not recommend this to other people who are looking for getting great luxury experience for the money.
Don't you think it all depends on buyer expectations? If infotainment and a rear view camera are what you want, buy the Germans. If, however, you value aesthetics and driving fun, Alfa is the better choice.
How can a car manufacturer not offer heated seats in the rear as well as ventilated cooled sets in the front in 2023 AD ? Even for its top tier models of this car or the Stelvio SUV ? Nuts
Lol this car is available with heated rear-seats too.
Just got a 2018 Veloce. Love it so much.
Yes, of course.
The difference is that the Giulia project was developed on a sports car translated into a sedan (like the fantastic old Giulia 105!) while the others are sedans that have generated good sports cars
Great review as always,
Maybe a comparison between m340i vs c43 vs s4 ?
We will!
Merci pour cet essai. Très belle voiture, tellement plus belle et classieuse que ses concurrentes allemandes, j'apprécie toujours croiser une Giulia sur la route. Dommage tout de même qu'Alfa Romeo n'ait pas pu ou voulu mieux travailler le 4 cylindres pour lui donner un charme distinctif comme avait par exemple le bialbero de l'Alfa Bertone 2000 que j'ai eu la chance de conduire dans ma jeunesse. Dommage aussi qu'AR n'ait pas plus étendu la gamme Giulia, un break 4x4 motorisé par un 6 cylindres diesel m'aurait plu comme voiture de tous les jours. Du coup je me suis orienté vers une BMW Touring, une très bonne voiture mais une marque pour laquelle je n'ai jamais eu de coup de coeur!
Merci beaucoup!
It's amazing how much those DRLs pull the whole aesthetic of the car together. The original looked good, but a bit blobby especially after the 159, the angularity of the lights really work very well
Christian Menzel is mostly taking a Giulia Quadrifoglio as a Race Instructor for his Nürburgring courses. He can't be wrong ;-)
The best looking car in the segment by far, I don't even have to mention that it also has the best chasis. Just have a look at how the central display is integrated into the dashboard, that is proper interior design, that's class! The competitors have the colors of the Italian flag and I don't believe that is a coincidence, but a salute to the victor.
I would sell my soul for a veloce, combi version (if ever).
I own a 2020 Gulia Ti and drive it daily to work here in the U.S. Every now and then I get stopped in a parking lot or red light by people who just find the car beautiful and unique and they don't know what type of car it is. You'll never get that by driving a BMW, Mercedes or Audi.
I had a 2017 model rough ownership experience. When it worked it was great but was in shop 100 plus days during first year of ownership
I will seriously consider this as my next car. Coming from Audi and BMW, I'm not happy with the latest models from the germans as they remove buttons for climate control etc and slap big tasteless touchscreens over the entire interior. Feels like the germans make cars for the chinese market these days.
One thing that I dont think was noted here (not directly, it is mentioned that its balanced…) and is one of the most important things of this Alfa… Balance in suspension also produces above average comfort. So this Alfa is actually above average comfort car. Considering the sportiness of the car, this is an impressive balance. Its more comfortable than Audi or BMW while being as sporty, but more playful than BMW.
More comfortable ? Lol…
If stiffness and creaking plastic are your comfort then yes, it is😊
@@unknownbymany12 creaking plastic might be the case, my few day test cars had a bit of that. But car was far from stiff. Stiff is what BMW does (and gets away with it). And MB when they think they are sporty and fails. Or Mazda, and again a fail. With this alfa, at least on 18 inch wheels, thats not the case at all.
@@unknownbymany12 youre talking about Mercedes.
love the look new headlights
completely underated brand. Beautifulcars, nicer to drive than most of the germans and now as reliable as the others
Giulia is as beautiful as always. However, without the update in tech, there’s little help in sales figures.
BS. Alfa has few dealers and (in the US) zero promotion, which is more important to sales than infotainment..
We need a review of Thomas’ jawline.
My girlfriend has a 3 series BMW, when I bought my Giulia back in August she kept saying how she wants one now and loves driving it. Stelvio may be in our future if they get cheap enough.
Definitely the choice is dependent by the area where you live. If you have a lot of nice roads around you , the Sofa is the right choice. She can transform the daily routine travel in a joy.
I actually live really close to a Alfa dealer.
I remember one time one of these sat in front of the road for a entire year. Very very busy road as well.
They obviously are not doing something right.
This is a beautiful car though. I would imagine some would hate the grill however.
Thr interior really doesn't look that impressive. Maybe non black options would be better. It just looks like a mainstream car interior. Nice but it's getting dated. I hope they don't add touch buttons or whatever.
For the price I think it's better used. You can't ask such prices if you're the underdog in the premium segment. Needs to be around 35k USD if not lower at least.
Again, your comments show you haven't driven this car.
@@rlsedition "Again"
And who are you to say again? Never talked to you before. I have never driven this car. Nor was my comment made from such a standpoint. I was just stating my thoughts on it. What the hell does your comment accomplish?
@@rlsedition Alfa Romeo is a joker brand in North America.
@@baronvonjo1929 It's obvious you've never driven a Giulia, based on your uninformed comments. Your "thoughts" have little/no basis in facts, just Internet opinion. Perhaps you might actually drive a car before you bash it.
@@clearcut6818 The product is fine, but more dealers and advertising are needed.
Much better quality interior than in all BMW and Mercedes cars. No cheap and distracting LCD "billboards" in front of a driver, just proper, driver-oriented, sun-protected gauges. I also applaud Alfa's minimal use of horrid "piano black" plastic, which looks all greasy, dusty and scratchy after merely weeks of use.
You obviously didn’t watch the interior portion did you. Interior quality was crap. 3 series is a much better car.
Excellent review! Nice job Thomas! Not only the best, comprehensive reviews on TH-cam, but also nice dressing taste! You could double as a fashion reviewer, i always get ideas about clothes from you! Love the color! As for the Alfa Romeo Giulia itself, i don't think it is technically "better" than the competition, but it is different and has its niche. Personally if i was in the market for a car in that segment, i would have a hard time picking between BMW 4 Grand Coupe (i find the 3 a little boring) and the Giulia. I don't like the Mercedes and Audi offers that much, personally.
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The Giulia is technically better in a few areas versus the competition - the short/long arm front suspension versus MacPherson struts would be one example (Porsche uses that suspension now on their GT3 only) and the real 50/50 weight distribution and RWD bias would be another (BMW and Mercedes USED to have 50/50, but no longer).
Superb color
Thomas thanks for the review. I was expecting to see complaints regarding the suspension, electronic brake lag and in general an over nervous car.
I’m curious to see you reviewing the Stelvio. Looking forward to it
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