@@mparistheo5700 Oh, get the 2-liter petrol all day long. The diesel is nice and it pulls well, but it lacks the character of the petrol engine. It would be an easy pick for me.
Such a relief to hear somebody speaking really good english who is not American reviewing 510 hp QV which almost nobody buys or British with the steering wheel on the wrong side. Good job and greetings from Bulgaria!
Thanks for watching, neighbor! Yeah, I agree there are not enough non-QV reviews out there. I'm trying to get a gasoline Giulia Veloce to review next :D
Straight to the point review. At last your words express the words of an Alfista through a reporter. I feel honoured that I learned to drive on my father's Alfa 146 1.7 16v and since then I only own alfa. It is a virus. I feel.sorry for people who are driven by badges ie merce, audi etc and can't appreciate a pure driving experience in down to earth vehicles like alfa. I find it extremely difficult to won another brand. I am looking for an exactly same spec Giulia in Germany, hope I ll get lucky.
Thank you for this amazing review! Very detailed and elaborate, you touched on all the different aspects of the car with so much attention! Keep up the great work!
I'm so sad to hear they'll be discontinuing the Giorgio platform. I was hoping they'd keep Alfa Romeo a bit more special, but now I'm fearing that all future Alfas will be reskins of various Citroen/Peugeot/Opel models. I have very fond memories of my 156 - despite being "just a fwd sedan" it felt really special and unlike anything else I've driven. Also having test driven the Giulia (also a 2.2 diesel!) this is definitely a car I might consider buying at some point... Beautiful car and a very professional review!
Thanks, happy you liked it! I love Alfa and I too am against the discontinuation of the platform. I do think they will give the Giulia and Stelvio one more makeover before they are taken out of production, so at least that’s a good thing.
Giorgio is not going to be discontinued, they just change the name. The Giorgio platform is currently updated by Maserati and used in the new Grecale. There will be a platform called ,,STLA Large" which is a updated Giorgio of the already updated Giorgio from Maserati😅 So expect Alfa to be like the Giulia from the D segmend upwards.
@@DonViToCRLNE The Grecale is the last vehicle built on the Giorgio platform, this has been officially announced by Stellantis - future Alfa Romeo models will get Peugeot- or Chrysler-derived platforms, AFAIK.
@@OneTireFire this is not true. The Giorgio platform is not going away. It is being reworked and optimized for hybridization and being renamed the STLA large platform. The Tonale is on a Fiat platform because it completes with other FWD based compact option like Q3, X1, and GLB. The next Gen Stelvio and Giulia will still be on a RWD STLA large (Aka Giorgio) platform. It is just going to be heavier unfortunately because of all the hybridization and fully electric cars coming for Stalantis. The new Charger announced is on this platform as well. Why would they waste billions of dollars on a world class platform just to throw it away after 8 years?
The Giorgio platform is an important part of Stellantis. It is the base of their new STLA platform which the new Jeep Grand Cherokee runs on. The new Maserati Grecale uses a stretch version of the base Giorgio platform. It has a wheel base of 2.900cm..compared to Stelvio's 2.820cm. And Guilia/Stelvio isn't going away any time soon. Because of the world economy. Facelifted versions are expected next year.
Good point about the Grand Cherokee, I forgot about that. However, I think they will be relatively short-lived, all of these models that you mentioned, as most will probably be replaced with EVs for their next generation (or not be replaced at all) if manufacturers stick to their plans. We'll see how much the world economy affects these plans. It definitely will, but let's wait and see to what extent. Thanks for your comment!
They will be forced upon us in the next decade or two, but I have not yet lost hope that they will still be fun to drive and enjoyable for enthusiasts...
@@OneTireFire Problem is not in EVs. There are people who will drive them. But a lot of people feel that its being forced upon us and the main reason is profit and not environment. Cause EVs really aren't saving a lot of money for us as users. Its same as diesel or petrol, more or less. But point is that once we go full EV companies are gonna raise the price of charging and there will be no alternative.
It's a travesty that this great car is ruined by idiotic engine designs. The diesel has an oil pump and sump system from an opel causing issues... petrol has the failing multiair. Both are very expensive repairs.
Yeah, that's true, but Alfa also made do with what it had available, and, on balance, it's a really nice car even with this diesel, and even despite the problems.
@@OneTireFire I know as i own a 2.2. I simply don't understand the Alfa strategy of making nearly perfect cars. If they honed out the small problems these cars would objectively be the best sedans in the world. Owning an Alfa has been and still is a rollercoaster of hate and love. You learn to know where the issues are and they can be a simple fix but you really start to look up to the germans when the Alfa starter relay fails in exactly the wrong time for the fifth time. The 159 was plagued by the electronic steering lock microswitch failing denying startup. Fix demands dremeling out breakout bolts. Stuff like this is why Alfa is still a niche brand even though the bodies, suspension and driveability have always been superior.
@@Tigerodoes If you buy a German car you will soon realize that the problems Alfa have are relatively small in comparison. Yes the faults are very annoying but the alternative is to buy a car that is less fun to drive and even more expensive to keep on the road.
Ask me anything about the Alfa Giulia Veloce diesel!
i am thinking of buying the alfa romeo gulia 2.2 diesel or 2.0 petrol? which do you think is the best choice to drive to Romania?
Same any suggestions??
@@mparistheo5700 Oh, get the 2-liter petrol all day long. The diesel is nice and it pulls well, but it lacks the character of the petrol engine. It would be an easy pick for me.
@@shaungreen5109 Get the petrol :)
@@OneTireFire thanks for reply, any specific reason?
Such a relief to hear somebody speaking really good english who is not American reviewing 510 hp QV which almost nobody buys or British with the steering wheel on the wrong side. Good job and greetings from Bulgaria!
Thanks for watching, neighbor! Yeah, I agree there are not enough non-QV reviews out there. I'm trying to get a gasoline Giulia Veloce to review next :D
Straight to the point review. At last your words express the words of an Alfista through a reporter. I feel honoured that I learned to drive on my father's Alfa 146 1.7 16v and since then I only own alfa. It is a virus. I feel.sorry for people who are driven by badges ie merce, audi etc and can't appreciate a pure driving experience in down to earth vehicles like alfa. I find it extremely difficult to won another brand. I am looking for an exactly same spec Giulia in Germany, hope I ll get lucky.
Thanks for watching and for sharing! I need to drive more Alfas on the channel :D
Thank you for this amazing review! Very detailed and elaborate, you touched on all the different aspects of the car with so much attention! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for watching, Bojack! Happy to know you're into something other than yellow convertible Teslas.
I'm so sad to hear they'll be discontinuing the Giorgio platform. I was hoping they'd keep Alfa Romeo a bit more special, but now I'm fearing that all future Alfas will be reskins of various Citroen/Peugeot/Opel models. I have very fond memories of my 156 - despite being "just a fwd sedan" it felt really special and unlike anything else I've driven. Also having test driven the Giulia (also a 2.2 diesel!) this is definitely a car I might consider buying at some point... Beautiful car and a very professional review!
Thanks, happy you liked it!
I love Alfa and I too am against the discontinuation of the platform. I do think they will give the Giulia and Stelvio one more makeover before they are taken out of production, so at least that’s a good thing.
Giorgio is not going to be discontinued, they just change the name. The Giorgio platform is currently updated by Maserati and used in the new Grecale. There will be a platform called ,,STLA Large" which is a updated Giorgio of the already updated Giorgio from Maserati😅
So expect Alfa to be like the Giulia from the D segmend upwards.
@@DonViToCRLNE The Grecale is the last vehicle built on the Giorgio platform, this has been officially announced by Stellantis - future Alfa Romeo models will get Peugeot- or Chrysler-derived platforms, AFAIK.
@@OneTireFire no. From the D segmend upwards they will use the STLA Large platform. I already explained what this platform is.
@@OneTireFire this is not true. The Giorgio platform is not going away. It is being reworked and optimized for hybridization and being renamed the STLA large platform. The Tonale is on a Fiat platform because it completes with other FWD based compact option like Q3, X1, and GLB. The next Gen Stelvio and Giulia will still be on a RWD STLA large (Aka Giorgio) platform. It is just going to be heavier unfortunately because of all the hybridization and fully electric cars coming for Stalantis. The new Charger announced is on this platform as well. Why would they waste billions of dollars on a world class platform just to throw it away after 8 years?
Great review! You gained a fellow Romanian subscriber! How would you compare it to your E90 in terms of handling?
Thanks for watching, Tudor! And welcome 😁
I had E91, F30 and Giulia… In my opinion Giulia is the best handling car in class ever 👌
Very nice and elaborate review. Compliments for your English too!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
The Giorgio platform is an important part of Stellantis. It is the base of their new STLA platform which the new Jeep Grand Cherokee runs on. The new Maserati Grecale uses a stretch version of the base Giorgio platform. It has a wheel base of 2.900cm..compared to Stelvio's 2.820cm.
And Guilia/Stelvio isn't going away any time soon. Because of the world economy.
Facelifted versions are expected next year.
Good point about the Grand Cherokee, I forgot about that. However, I think they will be relatively short-lived, all of these models that you mentioned, as most will probably be replaced with EVs for their next generation (or not be replaced at all) if manufacturers stick to their plans.
We'll see how much the world economy affects these plans. It definitely will, but let's wait and see to what extent.
Thanks for your comment!
@@OneTireFire Don't forget that Alfa Romeo plans are not important, cause they never done it as planned 😂
@@rockerma1987 I wish that wasn't so, but you're probably right...
Can we expect more cars rwd cars from alfa, or next giulia to be like this? I dont want them to go fwd 😪
@@tvrtkocro28 The next Guilia will be an EV. With up to 1000hp..
Great review!
Thank you for watching!
liter p/km real consumption please ?
I think around 9 l/100km in mixed driving conditions.
9.7 combined for the 2.0 petrol
the majority of people don't want electric car s
They will be forced upon us in the next decade or two, but I have not yet lost hope that they will still be fun to drive and enjoyable for enthusiasts...
@@OneTireFire Problem is not in EVs. There are people who will drive them. But a lot of people feel that its being forced upon us and the main reason is profit and not environment. Cause EVs really aren't saving a lot of money for us as users. Its same as diesel or petrol, more or less. But point is that once we go full EV companies are gonna raise the price of charging and there will be no alternative.
It's a travesty that this great car is ruined by idiotic engine designs. The diesel has an oil pump and sump system from an opel causing issues... petrol has the failing multiair. Both are very expensive repairs.
Yeah, that's true, but Alfa also made do with what it had available, and, on balance, it's a really nice car even with this diesel, and even despite the problems.
@@OneTireFire I know as i own a 2.2. I simply don't understand the Alfa strategy of making nearly perfect cars. If they honed out the small problems these cars would objectively be the best sedans in the world. Owning an Alfa has been and still is a rollercoaster of hate and love. You learn to know where the issues are and they can be a simple fix but you really start to look up to the germans when the Alfa starter relay fails in exactly the wrong time for the fifth time. The 159 was plagued by the electronic steering lock microswitch failing denying startup. Fix demands dremeling out breakout bolts. Stuff like this is why Alfa is still a niche brand even though the bodies, suspension and driveability have always been superior.
@@Tigerodoes If you buy a German car you will soon realize that the problems Alfa have are relatively small in comparison. Yes the faults are very annoying but the alternative is to buy a car that is less fun to drive and even more expensive to keep on the road.
where did you do the driving?
in Prahova county.