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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- We got the chance to take the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio out for a spin, putting it through it's paces on some awesome North-Wales 'B' roads to answer the all important question... Can it compete with the BMW 'M' cars?!
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Own one nearly a year now. Its a 2019. Zero problems so far. It has 19k miles now. Had 3 M3s before the giulia. Its definitely more supercar like than an M car.
Went from M4 to Alfa quad and never looked back . The quad is in a league of its own . No contest
20 years in the motor trade , I’ve worked for Audi , BMW , VW and Fiat and Alfa and believe me the Germans break down and are just as problematic. The main difference is the superior dealer network helps to hide and smooth over those issues. I’ve just daily driven my 1988 Alfa Sprint Green Cloverleaf for 12 months and it’s been more reliable than my BMW 3 series and A6 Avant ! Don’t fall into usual car journo trap of Alfa cliches. And yes you absolutely must own an Alfa at some point to be a true petrolhead . But I’m talking about an original Alfa pre Fiat days . There you will get the true Alfa experience. Btw , the G in Quadrifoglio is silent 😉 other than that it was a good video 👍
Thanks Matt! I didn’t know the G was silent! Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍
I've had my 2018 Giulia QV for five years and I also own a 999.1 GTS and a 997.2 GT3. The QV gives me more joy at the end of the day. More than the Ferraris, BMW M3, M5, and CLS55 and SL55 AMG. I love it. And it's been super dependable.
What driving is all about :)
I bought a quadrifoglio today after waiting 6 years to finally be able to afford it, and find the right deal. It is a thoughtfully designed car, with fantastic versatility from the drive modes, beautiful inside and out, with excellent road feedback, handling, and steering ratio, and brutishly powerful on demand. It also suits me personally in its aesthetics and ergonomics. I get the feeling that, even at its 84k USD price point (new,) it was a car that was lovingly and defiantly designed, probably with the hope- but not the expectation- that it would ever achieve profitability given the pedigree and market penetration of its German counterparts.
I haven't owned an M3 so I don't have any basis for an objective comparison driving-wise, but my car is, subjectively, fucking awesome. It comes down to beauty and agency over your driving experience. It's like the designers were really thinking "the driver wants to have control over this; how do we give them the maximum amount of control in the most straightforward way?" and if it's something where you're not making a decision, then you don't have to bother with it, and it's taken care of behind the scenes.
If you just want to get from point A to point B, buy a Prius. If you want to feel important, buy a Bentley or a Rolls. If you want a lot of tech to fiddle with, go for a Benz. And if you want the stats, I think the BMW has a slight edge. But if you want to feel young and strong and smart again...
A quasi good review except for the dumb "unreliable" claim, inaccuracies and no mention this is a first production series? But the cherry on top is claiming an F82 CS has better steering and the edge? Nurburgring time of 7:38 vs Giulia's 7:32. Nuff said (from an F87C owner).
No mention that the Giulia is a far more comfortable vehicle too.. you know, for the days when you aren't doing 200mph on the M62 Preston turnoff thinking it's a race track
No, the side vents are functional. All aero on this car is real and functional. Unlike BMW and Merc
sounds like a bit of beamer bias to me
I am very surprised you made a comparive review of the Giulia Quadrifoglio (QF) to the M3 1) without even trying the Race Mode in the QF and then 2) make negative comments about Giulia's realibility ("Alfa breakdown") without using any real current data. Giulia basic and QF reliability has been excellent. Just read the reviews of owners and not only the so-called experts who have never really driven a current Alfa for long periods nor owned one. I drive a QF and my wife drives a Giulia, both 2018. NO Reliability ISSUES. By the way, the RACE mode is spectacular and really beats the M3. - just try it.
Because of these two major errors, yours is a very, very unfair review trying to compare the QF to the M3 or your M4.
Yo tengo un alfa giulia del 2016. Nada de averías eso sí, lo llevo al servicio oficial alfa romeo. Nada de amigos o conocidos mecanicos😊😊
Just to remind the general public Alfa Romeo is the creator and inventor of the sports saloon! and that will never change! the original! authentic! and best!
Amazing cars. I remember looking at a new one a few years ago for £65k and thinking I’ll get one in a few years when they’re cheap. They’ve held onto their value though!
They really are great cars!
Same here
An M4 is an iPad on wheels. Yeah it does all you ask it to do but...an Alfa is a drivers machine, any way you look at it and you make it do what you want it to do without any electronics to make the decision.
Reminder: this is not just derived from any Ferrari engine, but from the F154, which won International Engine of the Year four years in a row.
Beautiful video production guys, just discovered your video! No one else is doing a new video on the QV! Love the work, great video !!
Thank you!
I owned a 2017 for three years and now own a 2023 in Montreal green color its on my channel. I will keep this second one for possibly forever. its my favorite car in the garage. I love the lively fun drive and also can be pretty fuel conservative on highway in cruise control in A mode. I enjoy driving it more than my Huracan Tecnica and GT3RS.
Nice overall review. Like a few others have noted the jibe at Alfa Romeo reliability is not really fair and just perpetuates a perception that unfairly puts many people off from considering the brand. The Giulia has been out for 6 years now and apart from some early glitches which were quickly ironed out, I believe the car has held up very well compared to other highly reputed brands. From my own perspective as a Giulia owner, I have never owned a noticeably more reliable car. I think if you are going to lob the reliability grenade into the review it would be good to temper this with actual data.
Agree. Also most of the early problems were caused by faulty batteries. Replace the battery and the problems went away.
Totally agree but what do you expect from a bmw driver
The side vent is not fake.
Everything in this car is real. No simulated sound like in a BMW.
Just you, the car and the road.
That’s a beauty
Meanwhile 40,000 miles on my quadrifoglio and hasnt broke down stop living in the past
I owned an Alfa and it was a rusty 33 boxer 1.3 with twin carbs (yes I am old) but it was a real drivers car. I bought it off a mate who owned a MK1 gti who quicly regretted selling it as he was amazed that the Alfa left his Golf standing. The Alfa was so quick off the mark it scared many Ford Escort RS turbo drivers and embarrassed a few at traffic lights. Sadly rust killed it and in my early 50's considering a Giulia Veloce. Owned several hot hatches (one of the first UK I30N cars and an Audi S3 which had no soul) but still miss the Italian electrical fires, head gasket leaks, oil leaks and breakdowns.
Much better then a M3!
Is it better than the M3? No. Would I pick it any day over the M3? Yes. That is what passion-infused cars do to the soul.
I was really enjoying this reveiw untill the usual it had to come out reliability. But what did I expect coming from a bmw owner.try looking at the reliability of BMW the giulia quadrifoglio and standard giulia are far better than any German garbage
Thanks Ian
btw... about alfa and fiat breakdowns.. this was maybe 15+ years ago.. but since chrisler owns them as of 2007.. the build quality is for sure industry standard or even above..
Great video mate. Glad you got to do one before she sold.
Shame you didn’t get into race mode as that brings the car alive but big consequence if you get it wrong.
Cheers Dan
Been in the motor trade owned lots of nice cars BMWS Nissan GTRS,RS500 coworths,Ferraris,Porsche.In my opinion this guy is wrong he drove the Alfa for a day or maybe a bit longer the Alfa is special im on my second one this car is the nuts.I thimk this guy is a BMW Fan boy.lol.
This was painful to watch. Typical amateur car journalist Alfa cliches. Also the G in Quadrifoglio is silent.
Top speed of 191 my friend
What generation is your M4 though? F80? G80?
You have a good voice for these videos, your voice works well dude. Now, I just wish that you put the pedal to the metal, but otherwise, a decent video
F82 CS, not the fairest of comparisons. Thank you man 🤝 note taken 👍
4 door Ferrari
The Alfa breaking down comments are really getting old…. Its just not true anymore, just go look at golf 6 gti issues, or the mention bmw f80 engine issues….
No, the interior layout IS NOT like the latest BMW Ms - it doesn't bury often used controls in a digital screen. BMW Ms are not only ugly and too large, but the ride is too firm unless on perfect pavement and the steering is devoid of feel. BMW has gone for big power, (and kudos to them for their engines) but have given up on a car that's fun-to-drive.
I wasn’t comparing this to the latest G8X series M cars. It was the F8X cars 👍
@@DrivenPlus Why would you compare a new Alfa to the outdated M cars? I can't buy a new one like I can the current Quadrifoglio.
@@rlsedition because the previous generation M3 is it’s rival…😂🤷🏻♂️
@@DrivenPlus Maybe if we're talking used cars the older-gen M3/M4 would be the QV's rival, but we're talking a new QV, aren't we? The current G80 M3/M4 is what the BMW salesman would point you to if you asked about a new 3 series super sedan.
@@rlsedition the QV in the video is 2017
And the M3 is a super-uptight car that seems larger than the QV
Yeah and not sure why you would pick a M4 over this. M4 sounds like a diesel generator, fake sounds pumped through the speakers, has dead space in the steering, steering ratio is 14 to 1 so less direct than alfa, the acceleration is more linear and smoother than M4 and the handling is much better. This car will be a legend in 20 years from now. While no one will remember the current M4.
Why the "?" ? 😇
I sold my QV because it was NOT that good in the tight twisty stuff. Too soft and floaty. Plus the steering is fast but not much feel ,,,,,
BMW can " sleep.easy". M3 or M4 every time. Good channel! All the best!
Thank you!
@@DrivenPlus Like your down to earth style of reviews and by expressing your opinion without " fear" of backlash from the brands or diehard devotees. Looking forward to many more reviews.
@@keithronson2624thanks Keith! Just say it as it is I say 💪🏻 we’ve got some more on the way…
Right up to nurburgring times bullshit review didn't put in race mode but probably better its not designed for shit drivers
I can't believe people are still pronouncing 'Quadrifoglio' like a tard.
Learn to think for yourself, bro. That recycled 'Alfas breakdown' story is tired. Try something else. You probably haven't even owned one in your life.
Learn to take a joke. And if I wanted one, I would’ve had one.
@DrivenPlus then, don't pass comments based on Alfa Romeo unfounded clichés. My 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon is more reliable than my recently sold 2011 Audi S5 that broke down more than I care to remember. Take this as a constructive criticism, you are not doing bad hence a bunch of us subscribed to your channel.
@@tumimokoena4404understand, was I a little harsh on the Alfa? Yes I was. But I was comparing against my M4cs which is unfair comparison I understand. Put it this way, I’d have one over a regular M3. Thank you for the feedback 👊
@@DrivenPlus it's all love from my end bud. You've got a beautiful channel going. All the best!
That's good. Because without faith in Jesus you can't get into heaven.
If I had money, this car would be a no-brainer.
bad decision mate...
Its good ,but is not as good as the Germans. Audi rs 4 ,c 63 amg and Bmw m3 are better in anything.
😂😂😂
Ha ha ha there's some german garbage owners on u tube spitting there dummies out
Casi creo que estas confundido. Deberías de estudiar ingeniería. El alfa es menos pesado por el aluminio. Las configuración de suspensiones mejor el alfa por sus dobles triángulos. El peso va más bajo el moto y peso centrado r. El árbol de transmisión carbono y el chasis el que menos pesa. Yo tengo uno, el mío del 2016 nada de averías. En lo único que gana el BMW es que la pantalla central es mejor porque la pagas aparte y el acabado de supuestas pieles 1 si compras el extra es un poco mejor BMW te toma el pelo😊
beautifull car
It sure is!