Alfa Romeo announced several special edition models
for the Geneva Motor Show, including a couple for the aging Giulietta
sub-compact. As it turns out, though, Alfa Romeo has more new stuff in store for
its compact hatchback as the Giulietta will see some styling and equipment
updates for the 2019 model year.
Those who expected big design tweaks will likely be
disappointed. New for 2019MY are the Visconti Green exterior paint, new 18-inch
alloys, and special upholstery. Alfa Romeo has also reshuffled the range into
five trim levels: Giulietta, Giulietta Super, Giulietta Sport, Giulietta
Executive, and Giulietta Veloce.
Additionally, there are six accessory packages that
further individualize the Italian hatchback labeled Business Pack, Convenience
Pack, Carbon Look Pack, Red Racing Pack, Yellow Racing Pack, and Tech Pack.
All the engines in the lineup now comply with the
Euro 6d-TEMP standard. The range includes a 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline
four that makes 120 PS, a 1.6-liter Multijet turbodiesel that delivers
the same power output, and a 2.0-liter Multijet turbodiesel rated at 170 PS. The latter replaces the 1.75-liter turbo gasoline unit in the
Giulietta Veloce.
The range-topping engine comes equipped with an Alfa
TCT six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as standard, while the
lower-powered diesel offers the auto as an option. The driver can modify the
TCT transmission shifting logics using the Alfa DNA driving mode selector which
also adjusts the car’s engine response, brakes, Alfa Q2 electronic self-locking
differential, ESC control system and the ASR traction control.
