Is the updated 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia the almost PERFECT luxury sport sedan?
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Alfa Romeo is such an iconic Italian brand. This Giulia brings 4-door sedan versatility but in a beautiful shape. Under the hood is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 that is producing a class leading 280HP & mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. Power gets to the ground through an AWD system. On the outside of the Giulia you will find 19in wheels, red painted calipers, carbon fiber treatment. On the inside you will find an upgraded 8.8in infotainment system, new touches, and finishes. Is the updated 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia the almost PERFECTt luxury sport sedan?
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Bought my 2018 Giulia new and have had it for 5 years now. Still 100% in love. Nothing drives like it and nothing looks like it. Had to have 1 fuel injector replaced last year. Other than that, completely trouble free.
Just bought a used 2020 Giulia yesterday!
2020 has a lot of updates from the 2018 and the 2024 has still more updates I own a 2019 Nurb edition 50 made and a 2021 Quadrifoglio as well as a Alfa Romeo 75 1987 and a Spider Veloce 1983.
I currently have a 2019. I have been putting 70-100 miles per day almost. No issues. Love these cars.
how's it now? Anything major you had 2 fix?
You don't buy an Alfa because it's the right choice... you buy it because you love it and that's it
As long as you don't get the 2017-2018 models (which had a lot of recalls and electrical issues), these cars are not that unreliable. In fact, they rate dead average in reliability. And they aren't that hard to work on compared to a lot of German cars.
I'm getting a ti sport w anodized blue exterior and red seats in a week and this could not have made me more excited!!
Congrats!
Great choice!
I'm excited for you man! Still loving my Giulia after 2 years.
Good for you mate, have fun!
I love mine, with same spec. Enjoy
The Guilia definitely stands out in the parking lot. The QF is that much more amazing, my friend had one of the first in the state and it blew my mind. Such a nice design
I totally agree with you!
The qf is my dream car
@@WhaddupImJohn same
Yes, it stands out next to KIAs and Hyundais
@@Philmoscowitz BMWS and Mercedes there's to many of those. I need more alfa romeo.
This Alfa Romeo Giulia handles like it's on rails! It looks like a ton of fun to drive! Unmistakably Italian! 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇮🇹
Don't let the MSRP fool you. You easily find a 2017 or 2018 for 30k or as low as 22k with few miles! These are actually affordable Italian luxury, style, and performance!
And unreliable af
@@hispanica316 Italian has never implied reliability. Plus it's an FCA product so it's implied when you purchase it.
If you buy a first model year 2017 one of these without a warranty...you deserve whatever is coming to you.
I was really tempted to look at these when I was car-shopping earlier this year. I had a budget of $20k and was shocked that I found a few Giulia's in the low $20k's.
@@hispanica316 Not true... My 2017 has been MORE reliable than a new BMW I owned. Nothing to complain about.
I think is the best driving sedan you can buy right now. Even the interiors looks very elegant and sporty at the same time, without any tablet hanging out like others. Steering is telepathic, good power. I personally love it.
It's still the best-looking compact luxury sedan and drives awesome. Now, in a few years when I need to replace my car, hopefully these 2020's will be a good used car bargain. 😁
That's how I ended up with this video. Researching this car after I found 2020 for $35k. It's a little concerning that the value drops so fast on these. You can find them with decent miles and nicely equipped for $30k-$37k
The engineering of the alfa Romeo gulia is awesome.
I’m so glad that I can share it with you!
Great review! I have a red 2019 Giulia Ti Sport. It’s a beautiful car. I haven’t had any mechanical issues thus far, so I’m very happy with my decision. I hope more people give Alfa a chance. Absolutely no regrets here.
Same, with a 2018 though. I have had 2 issues, but both of them related to earlier models, so nothing for you to worry about. The warranty is excellent peace of mind as well.
@@AlokSomani may I ask what the issues were
@@MrArjay123 So I've actually had 3 issues now...First was a dead battery within the first 6 months or so. They said it was a bad cell in the battery. Second was a radiator leak, and I was informed that the original ones for my model year sometimes had this issue. Third was the sunroof malfunctioning -- a steel cable came out of the track and it was stuck in the open position. For the sunroof, they put in a new one but said that this was a known problem and the new sunroof might have the same issue again in the right circumstances.
They took care of all three issues under warranty.
@@AlokSomani Thanks for reply. I'll be passing on this. Looking at a jeep wrangler
it's ugly
This is probably one of the best auto RUclips channels out their currently.
It's pretty awesome how he manage to pump out incredible contents everytime.
Power to you @raitis
Thanks for doing the Alfa Giulia review. You now know what I feel every time I get in and drive mine. A 2.0L turbo will never have a lot of sound and with the Alfa that is very OK. It allows you to crank up the totally superior Sound system. Nobody ever reviews the sound systems odd enough. Speaker placement in the Giulia gives the driver and passenger a real audio experience to go along with the feel of the road you now know well. Shout out to our great Alfa dealership we have here on the FL Gulf Coast in Pensacola.
@ oh no!
Is the sound system really that good?
I have test driven all the trims including the QF but I haven’t really tested the sound system. Was enjoying the drive and they were only test drives so wasn’t for very long unfortunately.
Yes.IMHO the sound system in the Giulia is fantastic. And this is just the base (non HK) system. May have to with cabin size and speaker placement. I drive a bunch of new MBs and Volvos as a shuttle driver and there is no comparison. You don’t need 14 speakers to get good sound. I have music on a flash drive so I can say this is apples to apples. Cabin is very quiet so music really is a great surround sound experience. Like having the band playing live from the back seat.
@@kldiet Awesome! Thanks for the reply!
Savagegeese does sometimes. His reviews are fantastic
I have a pretty much identical Giulia, only it's a 2019. I've owned some incredible cars over the last 40+ years, but this is the best I've ever owned. Magnificent vehicle. Commuting through snowstorms over the last several weeks has just sealed the deal for me. I'll be changing colors for my next car, but it will be another Giulia. Which is something I've never done before.
Honestly, I love the pre review manufacturer history. It's one of the reasons to subbing to you guys ☺️👍
"But before we dive into this ___, let's talk about what's going on here." 👍🍿
Thanks for always being so descriptive on your reviews. It’s helped me narrow my search for my next vehicle. Also...My 80 year old dad has a blast watching you. He absolutely loves your reactions when you drive the sports cars, and rev up the engines....lol.
I absolutely love my 2019. Flaws and all it is a blast to drive. I was apprehensive with the reliability issues that were out there, but I have never had a problem with mine.
I hope you leased it, forget about the reliability concerns the depreciation on those is 🤯
@@DennyJr22 Why does there always have to be that guy who says "hope you leased it"? Let the person enjoy the car while it's new. Obviously they are aware of Alfa's reputation with the comment they wrote.
@@ARentz07 it's just the smart thing to do with these types of cars. Buying, in three years you're staring down the barrell of an expiring warranty AND you're underwater thousands on your note because of the depreciation on any European luxury vehicle. It's a shitty feeling to have I was stupid at one time, but I learned from my mistakes.
@@DennyJr22 Big money, big lessons.
@@DennyJr22 let’s say he bought it for 50k and sold it 3 years later for 30k therefore lost 20k. If he leased it, for like 1k a month, it would’ve cost over 30k in 3 years. Leasing is never better 😂
I've had a Guilia for almost 2 years and it's been trouble free. The steering is very quick and darts into turns. Engine is quite good for a 280 hp turbocharged car.
Since these cars don't sell very well, it's quite easy to get $5,000+ off asking price. So, the actual price range of a base or Sport (not the Sport Ti) is really around the mid $35k range.
@@JayDee-b5u they won’t take that low unless it’s a cash offer. Are you trying to get a CPO Alfa Romeo?
This still true about problems …I want to buy one
9:55 The previous model years had an available 8.8" (non-touch) screen, and most builds were equipped with it.
11:60 The breath mint holder is for the key.
11:35 A is for Advanced Efficiency in the Giulia, not All Weather
So what is new? is a 2019 still worth it?
thank you. wanted to write the same that this 'mint holder' is for the key, so you don't put it to the cup holder ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
As I recall, and I could be wrong, when the Guilia was introduced, most reviewers gave it an A for handling, performance and exterior styling but a C or worse for quirky controls and interior appointments. It sounds from your review, that Alfa Romeo has addressed most if not all of those issues in 2020. Ah, but wouldn't it be wonderful if you could get this car with a 6 speed manual? It seems that Luxury sports sedans with manuals (at least in the US) are rarer then hens' teeth. Great video!
You are so very right Mark! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
I agree. I’m currently driving one as a rental, and I’m overall impressed. The infotainment is sluggish and cumbersome, but apple carplay fixes that.
Also the blind spot light indicators are in the side mirrors, and are hard to see. But very sporty with a luxury feel. Rear sitting is a bit tight, and trunk is on the small side.
Unfortunately us Americans are too lazy to learn to drive manual lol. Also our highway traffic is pretty brutal in most metro areas
Now I'm driving Alfa Romeo 147 and hopefully one day I can afford to buy Giulia Ti Q4 or QV. Love the soul these cars have in them, nice review, and keep up with the good work Joe!
My 04 147 KTD is showing no signs of giving up . But I'd still love a Giulia .
How did you get this wrong, Joe? Not LED headlights.
Man I absolutely love my Giulia. Its is such a blast to drive and everyone on campus loves to compliment it. By the way, that little space where you put your "breath mints" is actually where you put your key fob.
I just looked up reviews on this specific car only to come across this salesman with one punch lines and great energy ❤ love it, I'd buy from this guy
I have the Q4 Diesel from 2019. Such a great, fun car to drive. And by the way: The Q4 all-wheel drive system is sending 100% to the real wheels, only when necessary it engages the front wheels as well. And that is such a joy....
Thanks Mark for letting me share it with you!
After recently driving a couple CPO C300s and 3-Series, I almost bought a CPO 2019 330i. Very nice car, but I held off. Yesterday I drove a new 2020 Giulia Ti AWD and now it’s my top choice. It drives more like a sports car, and the fit and finish are right up there with the German imports. Plus it’s a beautiful car and a great choice if you want something different.
The tiny cuby, next to the shifter is for the key.
Love the Giulia. It would have to be red if I was buying one. As the British would say, “those are some proper paddle shifters.” Thanks for sharing it Joe, well done! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Thanks Larry! Red and Italian go hand and hand!
Joe, terrific review of the car I own! I have been enjoying this car for some time now, and its been a wonderful driving experience. Well done, mille grazie.
Another great review, Joe. I saw one of these in the showroom a few weeks ago and agree it's a beautiful machine. One puzzler is why Alfa decided to make some logos in color and others only monochrome.
Joe is really making big content for us ! Hope you become one of the biggest !!
My 2018 Q4 sport just ran a 4.94 (4.72 w/ 1’ roll out) 0-60 completely stock. Can’t wait to do some mods after my warranty is up. 👍
LOVE LOVE LOVE the diversity of the vehicles you feature. You DEFINITELY bring the thunder for EVERYONE!!!! Keep it coming.... I’m ALWAYS watching!!!
How does it hold up in the winter specially in snow and ice?
the julia is beautiful, mb and bmw have no answer for that design
That is so very true!
I Have a 2017 Giulia Ti and it currently has 69k miles on it! Quite reliable to say so, and an amazing ride. I can’t complain.
this guy reminds me of my 1st SGT if he ever did car reviews. it doesn't get any better then that. where else can you use a food to describe size. i love this channel
2017 Ti Lusso here. 30K miles and she's like butter. I don't even bother manual shift; in Dynamic the ZF shifts so fast this little 2.0l 4-cylinder throws me back into the seat. The steering is so direct I feel like I can write my name in cursive with the front wheels. I did a 1500 mile road trip last month and 35 mpg on cruise at 75mph. 20 years from now people currently in the 4th grade will be buying these out of a dusty garage and going bananas with joy at what they found.
I am buying an Alfa but I’m having trouble deciding between the Giulia or the Stelvio in the Ti Sport trim.
Which did u get ?
@@davidn5334 neither, was about to pull the trigger on the Giulia, but the only dealer near me closed and the nearest dealer from here is about two hours away, I went with the new BMW 4 series instead.
2 years in with my TI Sport and it still definitely tugs on my heart strings. Go to the window and just look at it parked every once in a while. Would loved to have gotten the Quadrifoglio, but that was $25k more at the time, and I have a fairly loaded TI Sport. I think a 350hp turbo-four or naturally aspirated v6 would be absolute perfection for this car.
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
I love that color. It has such tidy and sporty proportions.
I totally agree with you!
Joe! You mentioned some things in your video I wanted to clarify for viewers.The A on the DNA drive mode selector is for Advanced Efficiency. Also, the 8.8 screen is new but the only difference is it’s now a touch screen and can be split into 3 views. Before 2020, both the 6.5 and 8.8 inch screens weren’t touch screens
That little cubby next to the shifter that’s rubbery is for the key fob. Great video!
The a in DNA stand for Advanced Efficiency. It wil reduce fuel consumption. The cup beside the gear selector is meant for your key if you dont know where to leave this.
1. Everyone is telling that interior quality is not so high ! Come on ! Leather is so smooth and perfect I was amazed when I saw and touched it first time! German jut dreaming !
Great review with history of that beautiful Alfa Romeo. Keep going 👍
I think the " mint storage area" looked suspiciously key sized. Just saying lol
Great review, great car, great brand.
lol yes it's the freakin' key slot how tf he didn't catch that I don't know, but at least we got the canoli storage. That's critical.
IS there a good site to view reliability info on these? Repairpal has nothing. US News has nothing. England sites have it as the 2nd least reliable brand. But looks like an epic car.
Bro same!! I’ve been looking at this 2020 but nothing on reliability or how to keep the maintenance up. I don’t wanna go to a dealership 😂😂 but for 20,000 and 14,689 is not bad at all!!
I know the early models had issues. How are the 2020 Guilia reliability?
DNA is Dynamic, Normal, Advanced Efficiency
I just bought the 2023 Estrema and it is incredible....much better than the new C-class and the 330
Best Giulia review, EVER !!
One of the Most Beautiful 4- door sedan in THE WORLD🌍🚘🏆👑🔝🐍 🇮🇹
Is this a better bargain compared to m340i and 330i?
Joe you’re on fire 🔥. Strong 💪🏽 work!!!!!!
my Giulia Black Widow, 190 cv. two gallons, one hundred miles of pleasure an happiness. Enjoy your Giulia, ever!
I luv how Joe always use food to get us to understand the space in these cars 😂 (whoppers)
Great review! I love my 2018 Giulia Ti Sport. Drives so nicely and corners like its on rails! Couldn't watch the entire video as there are WAY too many ads....
Has it been reliable? I want to get this car someday. My heart says yes but my mind says no because of the stereotype that it’s extremely unreliable
@@gunnargeroy8406 I’ve had more Giulia now for 3 years. I’ve only had very small issues with it. Nothing that caused me to call roadside service or even prevent me from driving it. I’ve only got about 21,000 miles so far though. The only issues were:
1. At about 2,000 miles the sunroof wouldn’t operate properly. I recalibrated it myself by pushing buttons in the right sequence). No issues since.
2. Three separate software updates. All performed by dealership under warranty.
3. “Max Oil Level Exceeded” warning. My fault, I topped it up too much! Had dealer drain oil and perform first service at same time.
4. Door mirrors would misalign after starting car and not go back to preset memory positions. Happened after the 20k Service. Took car back and they replaced switches in doors to fix. This took a few days (had to order the parts) so they gave me a loaner. Done under warranty.
.5. Two CEL’s. Both due to vacuum hose on intake coming off. The hose was part of an aftermarket air intake mod (EC V2). Fixed myself, no issues since.
That’s everything. Still on original battery and tires (run-flat Pirellis). Looks like it does need new tires soon. Car runs really well and looks new as I’ve only hand washed my baby!
Oh and would I buy another Giulia? Yes!
Go to the “Giulia Forum” to get a good flavor (flavour) of what other owners think.
I drove Giulia Veloce JTD, and stevio 2.0t Veloce ...amazing machines...The handling is so amazing, that I would take even a diesel...and it's a good one! Italian quality...it is hard to believe but it is a quality product.
I agree with all of your points here. It would have been nice if you could have driven this with real tires. Those P7s are complete garbage. That's how great the suspension is on this car. This is my favorite driving sport sedan in this class, period. If they could fix some of the details and give us an S4/M340 competitor, this would be at the top of the list. Only the M340i gives this any real competition as a driver's car in this class IMO.
Honestly joe, how do you have the energy to upload 3 videos everyday?!
Great review . Just got mine 2 weeks ago and love it!
Side note * small cubby next to shifter is to hold key ! This allows for cup holders to hold a cup lol
Hands of to rati's rides as he can upload 2 videos in 1 day
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Alfa Romeo is incredible. for this price, I personally would rather pick up a 4C just because that's my dream Alfa, but their cars never disappoint and neither do your reviews!
I did own a 159 3.2.Fell in love with the looks but lived to regret it.That is all what these cars are looks and some performance.Reliability out of the window and practicality zilch.I would not wish an Alfa Romeo on anyone.Must admit,i don't know if the newer offers have improved but i had my love affair with the hussy and let her go.
This Giulia is gorgeous 😍😍😍 I wish it had more power... She deserve more
najbolji sedan ikad proizveden i najljepsi,sa bezvremenskim dizajnom...
Glad to see another Alfa video
I drove the Giulia and fell in LUST haha! It drives PERFECT, and is absolutely stunning. But the reliability reputation scared me off; I got a Stinger instead. I still think about what could've been with Giulia...I may still pick one up in the future...
How do you like the stinger? I'm cross shopping that and guilia for my daily
@@BrianJohnson-kh7mg I actually really love the Stinger as well; I leased a GT1 for a year and loved it but I didn't love the gas mileage or my sky high insurance. When the lease was up I purchased a GT-Line, which has the 2.0T, which is more than adequate for my needs. Insurance is a lot cheaper, too haha.
I bought a 2021 Giulia today in Stromboli Gray (of course it’s named after food) and when I looked in the storage bin, I though, “he’s right, I can fit two cannolis in here.”
Hmm that info screen, super smooth? It was extremely laggy 😀 nice review though as usual 👍
Me showing this to my parents they hear Twinkie and they say You’re suppose to put twinkies there?
Yeeeeeeeeeessssssss maaaaaaaaannnnnn!!!! This Alfa Romeo means business!!! I love them!!!! One pulled up beside me last Friday and maaaaaaan that engine saaaaaannnnng!!!! Thanks for bringing us this beautiful beast, Joe!!! #RaitisRides #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesGoWhere #CrownVic #OnThrottleAgain #Zonkmeister #OnThrottleAllDay #AlfaRomeo #Giulia
This guy is great, definitely better than Doug demuro!
I really appreciate you saying that Diego!
Guilia TI Sport OR BMW 330i??
Two years ago today! Thinking of buy one.
The “A” in DNA does not stand for “All Weather”. It stands for “Advanced Efficiency.”
Thanks for the info.
Excellent review!
Depends on Market. Its All Weather here in Oz.
All weather here is Egypt
So same as ours here, except we only get the Q2, RWD only in Oz. Even with just 280hp, the dynamics are telepathic! Like a BMW before they gained so much weight and left RWD behind...
Thanks for sharing that great input and perspective!
It actually does not have LED headlights. It still has the older HID headlights....
The rims definitely make this car stand out. They look so sharp it’ll cut you just by staring too long
What's updated? Besides the infotainment system? It looks the same as the previous years
Interior Materials and build quality are much better
But are they reliable?
I have a 2018... fun car, but unfortunately lots of minor frustration issues have turned into daily headaches
The breath mint holder is actually a key cubby
i dont know what to get 😭 kia stinger gt awd or the alfa romero guila ti 😭 i really impressed w the hp the stinger has and its powertrain warranty . what yall think ? i have a 08 corolla 😂
Whatever is safer
If you drive these cars back to back and are still unsure, buy the Kia. If you aren't blown away (and not just impressed) by how much better this car drives than the competition, buy the Kia. This isn't a knock against the Kia, though it's more GT than sport. I would tell you the same thing if you were considering Audi or BMW.
@@darrell9616 yoo thats very smart , never thought about , if the guila just doesn’t blown my mind to just get the kia gt . either way personally they would blow my mind lmfaoo i drive a corolla but i get what you mean . thanks champ
I wish there was a middle option between the 2.0 and the Quadrifoglio, something to go against the M340i and C43.
Agreed. Somewhere between 330 and 350hp would suit this car beautifully. Maybe 350 with a naturally aspirated V6...that would be my perfect balance.
I should note that with a few common modifications -- cold air intake, exhaust upgrade, and ECU tune -- you can get this car all the way up to 350hp with the existing 2.0 engine. I would just be worried about long term consequences from pushing the 2.0 that far.
much better than 2018 in every way . paddles are how they should be !
Great review Joe. I loved the Alfa history lesson and badge explanation. I test drove one this weekend and agree that the steering is telepathic. This Alfa is crying for a dual mode exhaust to help bring out that Italian exhaust note. It’s currently as quiet as a church mouse. Being an Alfa Romeo I would only entertain leasing one due to Alfa’s depreciation and sketchy reliability track record.
Thanks for letting me share it with you! Very good input from your experience!
Wow you are really pumping out vids!! 👍
Thanks for saying that! I just love what I do.
He does such great reviews on so many different cars I would love to have this as my career
By far the sexiest rim design in the market
My gf has a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and it handles amazingly, minimal body roll, super direct and tight steering and while sporty, still smooth and refined / comfortable. The main gripes with the Alfa are just quirks and electronics (infotainment). I can't believe that they put that archaic infotainment in a car in 2019 and have such terrible speakers if you don't upgrade to Harmon Kardon (my iPhone 12 sounds better)...
The updates and slight refinements for the 2020 model fix most of the issues, but Alfa Romeo still has more work to do. Simple things like not having the front parking sensors blare when you have the car in reverse and have pulled forward into a spot and are close to a car or fence in front of you. The blindspot also blares in many instances when other luxury competitors (Mercedes/BMW) have figured out it's not a real risk. Outside of that, the car has been awesome and the pros more than make up for the handful of quirky cons.
I really like this Alfa idk why it’s soo underrated 🤷♂️
www.google.com/amp/s/www.caranddriver.com/reviews/amp23145269/alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio-reliability-update/
That's why
@@nsbioy Well, that was their point of view. My old 2004 Alfa Romeo GT, did 220.000 km, problems I had was, replacing the water pump and 3 of the 4 injectors needed to be replaced, but I think that is normal for a diesel engine with more that 220.000 km. Other wise it ran fine. On the other hand my Mercedes C-Class, was dripping oil like alot, 2 times suddently the power to the brakes didn't work, and that was within only 100.000 km. So now I don't have the Alfa GT anymore, but instead of a Misano Blu Giulia, and she really drive like on rails, when I then drive the C-Class, well its feels like sailing a small boat. So no more Mercedes to my adress, but the Alfa's is more than welcome...
I like trucks
Thanks for saying that and being part of the Raiti’s Rides family!
it’s true, solid guy
He reminds me of a used car salesman. Meh
I totally agree! Great personality, knowledgeable, and of course the on throttle!!!
For real, I look away from my phone for 2snds and there is another great review when I look back haha
This is the one I want! Such a beautifully designed vehicle!
I’m so glad that I could share it with you!
Hit the button before you start panicking that made me Subscribe to his channel plus many enthusiasts are they are describing cars but for some reason this guy takes it to the next level talking about a vehicle like he works for them or helped to build the car really nice
Thanks for saying that and joining the Raiti's Rides family!
Test drove a Stelvio and can’t get it out of my mind.
What kind of watch is that you have on, I’m now curious.
Dynamic, Natural, Advanced Efficiency
The little cabin hole is for the key
Thanks for that info Anna!