Alfa Romeo Giulia (UK)
The highly anticipated Alfa Romeo Giulia goes on
sale in the UK, with order books now being opened. This all-new
3-Series rival is available in five trim levels –Giulia, Super, Technica,
Speciale and the range-topping Quadrifoglio. Customers will be able to
initially choose between two petrol and two diesel engines, all of them
exclusively paired to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Apart from the fire-breathing 503 hp 3.0-litre V6
found in the Quadrifoglio, there’s a 197 hp 2.0-litre petrol and two 2.2-litre
diesel units with 148 hp and 178 hp outputs.
Alfa Romeo offers a range of active safety systems
as standard in the new Giulia, including Forward Collision Warning with
Autonomous Emergency Brake with pedestrian recognition, Integrated Brake
System, and Lane Departure Warning.
Pricing commences at £ 29,180 for the 197 hp turbo
petrol Giulia, with the 148 hp diesel starting at £ 30,750. As for the
Quadrifoglio range-topper, Alfa Romeo UK asks from £ 59,000.
