Stunning from any angle, Alfa Romeo’s new Giulia has what it takes to steal your heart, says smitten motoring editor Andy Russell
ALFA Romeo, a name full of romance and racy encounters is back to its sexy best, turning out some of its best cars for decades.
The 4C sports coupe put new spark into the love affair and now the iconic Italian car-maker has upped its wooing with the Giulia sports saloon, soon to be followed by the Stelvio, its first sports utility vehicle.
Tainted and tarnished in the past with a reputation for rust and unreliability, Alfa is fighting back with models that can hold their own against prestige German brands, while competitive PCP and leasing deals help overcome fears over future values.
LOOKS & IMAGE
The Giulia is simply stunning from any angle, well proportioned with a squat, athletic stance. It’s a long time since a test car attracted so many admirers. Pitched against the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, it’s certainly not outclassed and good enough to go top of the form with keen drivers.
Alfa has designed the Giulia to whisk you off your feet and woo you away from German brands.
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