The Alfa Romeo Giulia is offered with two engines in
the United States but it appears there will be a new variant to slot between
the entry-level model and the range-topping Quadrifoglio.
According to automotive journalist Bozi Tatarevic,
FCA's service site is now showing the 2018 Giulia with a high-output
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The listing shows the engine
produces 350 hp which would slot it nicely between the turbocharged
2.0-liter four-cylinder with 280 hp and the twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6
with 505 hp.
Little else is known about the engine but it should
be noted the listing shows global service information and the entry includes
the Giulia's 2.2-liter diesel engine which isn't offered stateside. As a
result, it doesn't necessarily mean the high-output engine will be available in
the U.S.
Car and Driver reached out to Alfa Romeo USA and was
told there are "No plans for any other engines for Giulia in North America
for 2018 model year besides the 2.0L and 2.9L versions.” However, as the
publication notes, Alfa Romeo didn't say anything about the 2019 Giulia.
