In the saloon segment, there is no doubt that the Alfa Romeo Giulia is one of the fashionable cars. We test the interesting version 2.0 Turbo Q4 Veloce.

Despite the Veloce denomination that has this Alfa Romeo Giulia, you have to affect you It is not the most extreme and sporty version in its range. This is a variant propulsion losing the AWD, that rivals the best German models Premium and taking advantage of having the best chassis segment.

Admittedly, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is one of the cars of fashion, at least in its segment, the saloons. At least in its category where biscione signature has a change of direction with completely new, bold and captivating product. Because launching a model from a ultramodern platform, with rear drive and a range as wide engine is only available to a mark as Italian. In a global market where all products tend to resemble, Alfa Giulia gives us a full of charm and character. At least I had the opportunity to test so far, it was nothing but impressive Quadrifoglio version. Few manufacturers have the ability to perform as sports version, with so many horses and kings put in check category as the BMW M3.

BENEFITS	Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Turbo Q4 Veloce
Acel. 0-100 km / h	5.44 s
Acel. 0-1000 meters	25,3 s
Overtaking 80-120 km / h	3.62 s
Loudness 100 km / h	65 dB
Loudness 120 km / h	68.5 dB
Braking from 140 km / h	72 m
Weight scale	1.600 kg

But this Giulia Quadrifoglio is but an anecdote within its spectrum. You had to try other versions that are really going to compete with models like the BMW 3 Series. Because this is certainly the goal of Giulia, enter the market in the most charismatic and sports within the premium segment sedan. Thus, they began from Milan to Munich looking to design something that was in the same “target”. They began with a new platform, named Giorgio, and that is the main secret from where a bright assembly is constructed: longitudinal front engine and rear drive. Offers one of the biggest battles of the market (second only mm by Mercedes Class C) so that the habitability come out clearly benefit and exceeds that of their predecessors. Because we have not said, but This Alfa Giulia is the successor of 159, a model that sounds like a very old because I had many years giving final nod before he died.

Alfa Romeo Giulia: what direction!

Another detail of quality new platform Alfa Romeo Giulia is his suspension system. Deformable parallelogram used on both trains, very widespread and a lot of capacity adjustment (factory I mean). Addition is designed so that the engine are delayed behind the front axle so that it can be considered almost central car-front engine. This is a vital feature to define the new Giulia sedan category with better distribution of masses and the best addressability.

CONSUMPTION	Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Turbo Q4 Veloce
Consumption city	10.5 l / 100 km
Consumption Highway	6,8 l / 100 km
average consumption	8.3 l / 100 km

It can be said that the Giulia is the compact sedan market with better chassis. And with a foundation so solid, it’s no wonder that the “house” is so good. A chassis capable of absorbing in the rear train 510 hp QV is supposed to have no trouble doing so with 280 hp version of this Veloce, It is also AWD. This can be said to be the most interesting option and true workhorse of the armed Giulia. Because we must not forget that wants to enter the war for German brands taken over by Premium segment. And of course he has made it big, for which he has even lost a bit the essence of Alfa. All models have the signature of a deep sport biscione aftertaste and not give many concessions to functionality. In this case it is not. They have given up features like an engine-exhaust sound sporty, rapid change, rigid suspensions or even drive back looking for the security of all-wheel drive. Although it is called Veloce, not a version but sports rather balanced and comfortable to compete with the equivalent versions BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 or Mercedes C-Class

Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Turbo Q4 Veloce, moving

The first thing that strikes you when you start shooting is that its acoustic comfort is very high. He It is perfectly insulated interior and the 4 cylinder turbo just listening. It is also coupled to a automatic gearbox 8 relations it has very relaxed reaction. Everything is smooth, fluid gear changes. Even if we bring the engine to the limit, the ignition cut is smooth and progressive. This automatic transmission is a ZF which already employs the Italian group in other models and has 8 gears where the last (especially the 8th) is very long, designed to relieving the road system and reduce consumption. And the truth that goal succeeds because the Giulia 2.0T Veloce spent quite bit. It also benefits from a weight quite content. Our scales are told that 1,600 kg, 5 less than advertised. And best of all, a perfect distribution of 50% on each axle weights. Not to forget that it uses in all versions the transmission shaft carbon fiber.

SPACE	Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Turbo Q4 Veloce
front width	142 cm
rear width	137 cm
front height	90-96 cm
rear height	90 cm
Legroom	75 cm
Trunk	390 liters

He biggest sporting detail this gearbox are their paddles behind the steering wheel: fixed, metal and very long. The command post, the truth is perfect, with an address also quite soft and filtered, but acting on a front axle which responds perfectly. As I mentioned it is el better front end of the market, reacting instantly to every command given from the steering wheel. The front axle always enters the curve. The chassis is well above engine performance. In addition to the total traction and stability control that can not be completely disconnected, you never have the feeling of going to limit how fast you go. Anyway it is not a car that can boast of very high performance. Is very good car dynamically and offering safety as the best all-wheel drive in the premium segment.

Where It is not up to compete with the German premium segment is in the quality interior finishes. The car is quite spacious inside, with an always different and full of character design, as well as quality materials, but the fit is not perfect. Perhaps that is part of the essence of Alfa, as it is the beauty of your body, one of the most attractive segment.