A Tale of Quadrifoglio: Alfa's Attack on the C63 and M3!
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
- Welcome back to RBR, and today it’s all about the new kid on the sports saloon block, it’s Alfa Romeo’s Giulia Quadrifoglio!
Often mispronounced, the Giulia is a the first of a whole new era for Alfa, where they have vowed intense focus on new and class leading power to weight ratios, AWD and RWD systems and innovative engines for more driver focused cars. And this is the first of of the bunch, in flagship Quadrifoglio guise.
But what is Quadrifoglio? We see the badge on many a high end Alfa, but I was no exception to being ignorant about the legend that exists behind the badge. So in this review we will start by seeing the QV’s connection to Enzo Ferrari, and how the whole legend began.
Now the Quad badge is reserved for the most potent machinations to leave Alfa Romeo, of which none is more potent than their Giulia. You see until recently, whenever you thought of an Alfa Romeo, you’d think of front wheel drive cars since the Fiat take over, or perhaps the 4C. But ask an Alfa purist and they’ll tell you the last true driver’s saloon car from Alfa Romeo was the Alfa 75. A rear wheel drive saloon, hiding it’s true nature a sports car! And now the Giulia follows in it’s footsteps as the first RWD saloon from Alfa since that time. And what a special looking car it is.
This car is a direct competitor to the AMG C63S and BMW M3, and thus is one of the most fiercest fought areas of the Market. But the Giulia has the power and specs on paper to match. It’s a 2.9 V6 engine turbo engine, with 503 BHP, and 600NM of torque. It apparently shares much in common with a Ferrari V8 too!
But as good as it sounds on paper, this is the toughest market to fight in, with brilliant cars like the C63S and M3 that we have all driven and loved!
In this review we explore all this and more:
- History of Quadrifoglio Badge
- Exterior Design
- Other variants
- Interior Design
- Exhaust sound, start up and revs
- Performance Driving
- The Sound factor
- Comfort Daily Driving
- Conclusion
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It's a me, Mario! 😂
Hope you guys enjoyed that, because I'm sure you can tell I did. Which way would you go: Giulia, C63S or M3?? It's a tough one, but I'm more interested in seeing how this line of cars from Alfa develops further! What an amazing first step.
Cause there's only a 108 of the giulia nring, and the delivery just started.
the regular QV also has a carbon fibre roof. Source: I have one.
I would have the Alfa. The M3 isn’t in the same league, not enough power, not rare enough, not enough traction.
C63 S all the way! The V8 growl is just pure music.
I love the design of the Alfa, but still Mercedes all the way
I saw, I tested, I bought.
I'm glad to see another happy Alfa customer! -Alfa/Maserati technician
@@Wannabegoodvideos how are used giulias? I recently discovered this car and im loving it! Im really considering getting one as either a lease or getting a preowned one.
Then it died. Fucking Alfas love sitting in repair shops and rust in dealer lots. No one is buying them.
@Hussy not interested in cheap quality.
@Hussy man too scared to spend hard earned dough without being very sure about reliability and quality. Will go and have a test drive during Christmas sales events.
Drove this car for the first time today. I was an M3 fan until the F80. Now the Alfa G Q is the car for me. Most brilliant all rounder on the market at the moment IMO .
Bingo 🍀❤️
The difference between the Alfa and the other two is in the way people look at you, the way they smile and wave. The effect it has on people is just amazing.
catalinhera that was the most cringe shit I’ve ever read
Confirmed by the proud owner of 159 Ti
Kadz Caralinhera is right though. I’m amazed at the interest people have shown in my Quadrifoglio.
Ian Lee totally agree, there’s something special about an Alfa.
@@kadz6755 You should red a lot lot more than!!!Salty boy!!
As a racing historian I have heard several times the story of Enzo Ferrari saying that "I have killed my mother" when a Ferrari beat Alfa Romeo for thefirst time on a race track. I am happy to say that he was wrong. Alfa Romeo is very much alive and kicking gorgeously through this beautiful Giulia. I have been a huge fan of Mercedes and BMW thanks to their engineering skills and racing heritage, but I want to give credit to Alfa for having revived passion, love, tradition and DNA in the automotive world. Personally I am not interested in having a huge display on the dash or having the interior look like a living-room designed by an architect. This Giulia offers a reminder what a real car is all about. We might be approaching the swansong of the petrol-engined performance cars, however this car will most likely be a classic in the future. I would love to own it, drive it on the limit and at the end of the day perhaps even have it in my living room. If I cannot own it, I still wish someone else would and we could enjoy watching them and listening to them. The automotive world need brands and cars like Alfa.
Man u just melted my heart
Beautifully put!
Alfa has blown the Germans away straight out of the box....FORZA ALFA BABY....The King is BACK !!!!
Cant say the same about reliability though
Wait until they buy Ferrari.
@@thedonkilluminati96
It is reliable don't worry.
It's a fake myth perpetraded over the years that nowadays Alfa's are not reliable. I had an Alfa 156 for about seven years and no problem at all, while my dad driving a BMW 3 series and had to fix a new alternator, inner doors coating peeling, a really fussy clutch and an awful gear box.
@@thedonkilluminati96 Lol, the germans are way below alfa giulia in reliability. If you knew anything about cars you wouldn't say that. I own and always have owned Mercedes and while they are far less unreliable than Audi it is still pretty bad. It has gotten worse since their renault partnership.
@@danmalarkey5714 it's clear you're a kid who only dreams about cars. If you ever owned a Benz you would know the so called partnership with Renault only resumes to the 1.5 L diesel engine on the A Class. As for Alfas, they are terrible in terms of reliability. You don't have to take my word for it. Check out some statistics.
When you compare a 2.9 V6 to a 4.0 V8 and when considering how closely matched the performance is then the Alfa wins hands down.
I am a German!!!.....But of course I'm driving an Alfa Romeo!!!!!!..Just love it!!...;-)....Although it's just a Mito..;-)
I always feel kinda lonely as an alfisti when I drive into Germany. Great job on setting the example :)
I am German Too and Love My Alfa 4C Launch Edition!
I have had a 145 since 2000, just bought another one for parts. Lovely cars, forza Alfa! Greetings from Ungarn.
mein Beileid mischa.
One day you will grow up and own a real car.
How’s the reliability?
I own the entry level Giulia with the Veloce pack and I couldn't be happier. What a machine. It feels like it turns from the middle of the vehicle, as if it spins to change direction. It holds the road like something unreal and it's so comfortable to drive. Owned a 156 2.5L V6 years ago which sounded better, but the Giulia is in another class. Forza Alfa!
That's because it's very well balanced.
I I couldn't have the QV I would , at least, have the Ti with Sport package.
I have one. I sold my F80 M3 for it. It’s an epic car. It’s true having to use race mode to hear the exhaust is annoying. There is an Alfa specialist who do a Bluetooth remote for the flaps so you can drive in any mode with the exhaust open. It might save my life in the winter!
Hi Adam, can you confirm the name of that Alfa specialist please?
Sultanoftippoo it’s www.ahmotorsports.co.uk/road-car-parts/. I have the Miltek exhaust installed by the dealer already so the exhaust control switch is a must have. They also do a 600hp remap...
Perfect, really appreciate this Adam. Cheers
I love mine. Dynamic still let's you hear the exhaust, no? Is it different in the UK? Yes of course race is better. 😉
Thomas Ferraro Jr. it is a bit louder in Dynamic but I believe the flaps aren’t fully open then, just partly. Besides I want all the noise because I’m childish haha.
The Quadrifoglio is a stunning car inside and out.....
Great to see Alfa back spanking the Germans like they did in the 90s DTM
@@yoojastle2099 Butthurt Beemer Boy spotted
Thanks to Sergio Marchionne who has resurrected Alfa Romeo. RIP
I hope they sell a lot of these cars. Alfa is coming back in a great way.
I hope they really build the Coupe.
We’ve all seen the new 2023 C63 with the turbo four and electric motors. I think it’s safe to say I would prefer the Giulia quad!!🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
I've sat in a Giulia just like this one except left hand drive, same color and forget what the critics say, the interior is to me , spot on. This car is on my top five list of cars to own and it's a sleeper. Good job Aflac romeo
I was given a ride In a quadrifoglio with black interior, bucket seats, red stitched leather and carbon fiber trim... I was blown away with the interior. I had a weird preconception of the interior because of a video I had seen. Trust me... That interior live looks amazing and feels amazing.
Howling Mad d
So the Giulia it is. ❤️
SO good to have a really fair assessment of this Italian beauty. So many British reviewers are totally in hawk to the Germans; great to have an unbiased account of this model, particularly of that highly attractive interior. So thanks!
as a current c63 (2012 P31) owner, I found myself exhausting almost all English reviews of this car on RUclips by now, RBR obviously one the first ones to watch including the TGT eposode, savage geese etc. It is clear to me that this is on my buying list for next car. I drove one and it really reminded me what my car can't do (and I love my car to death).
I think the interior is perfect & gorgeous. Simple & not overly done. Absolutely love this car!
I prefer the Alfa over the AMG and BMW :D
Because your intro is so much better pal
Yess, right
I got into this from an M4CS and boy this one is good. This beats any car in this segment on styling alone, feels so nimble and love that Ferrari derived V6. I have had no issues with my CCBs. Amazing car!
I own one since May 2017 and i love it even more today. A car that i will never sell. The best car in my fleet. It is blistering fast and when you really put the pedal to the metal the Turbos boost is just complete hyperspace. So much more faster in real life than you see in videos, Love everything about it. Not even one issue as of yet.
Just bought a Giulia QV. I have owned nothing but BMWs in the past, but when I drove this beast, that was it!
Beautiful car! Interior too! different from the Germans as it should. Good job AlfaRomeo
Fantastic review. Probably one of the best Giulia Q reviews. I drive a Giulia Q to commute to work and it makes any day, even the crappiest, a happy day.
How's the reliability?
Ahhh maaan, I love this car. One of my favorite cars today. Love the design, the interior, the performance, the sound...what a master piece of Italian engineering
I actually like the analogue dials. Makes it seems like a "proper car" although digital ones do look nice
Remember 80s tech gauges....ya tech is never timeless. It always ages poorly. So just follow natural designs and you got soemthing for life. Look at quartz watch vs mechanical/automatic...quartz nearly killed the whole market but it was souless.
The quality of your videos, is superb. You are a very clever boy!
BMW hates the living **** out of this car. It is the anti BMW, gorgeous and more capable than their M3. They will stop at nothing to push Alfa out of the market because it is the first real threat in years.
Dont alfa and bmw have a history of competing against each other? Im team alfa (though I cant afford one) but i heard they created the sedan market or something, and bmw just dominated it.
@STYLES - I've said it time and again and now you say it too...this car scared the Germans right out of their comfort zones and they don't know how to respond to it...maybe it does not have all the techno bits the Germans have on the inside but on dynamics and outright performance it absolutely rules the roost...most [if not almost everyone] will agree it is the segment leader :)
@Bralon - yes you are right my friend, Alfa created this segment many years ago, BMW came and dominated it while Alfa didn't do much about it...now though, they have come to Reclaim what is rightfully theirs...the crown...and the Germans are nervous, very nervous ;)
Bralon Thompson Alfa Romeo created and ruled the segment for a long time. Only after they’ve been bought by Fiat, BMW succeed to be the benchmark on the segment.
Probably you dont remember the Giulia GTA.
@@fernandofragoso4118 lol yea I dont 90s baby but oh well I have a new favorite car brand 🍀🍀🍀
The Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio brings to the market something missing in the German segment. Alfa is art, sexy, refined but more raw, emotional, Italian. The German cars are exceptional, yet can feel a bit over calculated and sterile. To think Alfa, with Ferrari engineers, in their first attempt gives the world the Giulia and Stelvio... Bravo. It's been a long wait to have Alfa back in the states, and it was worth the wait.
Finally! Glad you like it, I have absolutely zero regrets in buying mine. 10 months already 13k miles and not missed a beat....Reliability ha ha whatever!, And literally this morning just had to change the rear tyres to Michelin PS4's. Don't understand where the worry about tyre shredding is coming from and I don't hang around.
I agree with you about the brakes, that's because they are brake by wire, takes some getting used to (weight saving apparently).
Agree about the valves, there is a mod which I have which opens the valves in any mode, acts like a button on a remote key. Now I dont even stick it in Race mode. Now I get full on cold start valves open which is amazing. I agree AR should incorporate this same as the German's have.
But for chilling it's amazing in N, stick it in D and it becomes an animal.
Are you saying reliability is a problem or not then? Have you run into the notorious crippled engine issue where you have to low speed your way home? Would love to buy this car if I could have those reliability fears quelled...
Sceptic Frog your neighbours love you in the morning don’t they?
Kind of late reviewing that car but damn are your videos good! Just recently found your channel and since then been amazed by your knowledge, photoshop and presenting skills! Actually thought there was a Giulia Coupe and Wagon sitting in your driveway! Great job thank you! Love the car and with a spec like that perfect. You might want to add the cars actual name to the title so everybody on youtube can enjoy the best Giulia review!
Yeah his videos are really good. So nice to see a channel with minimal "vlog" crap and focus on the cars rather than the persons face.
Really appreciate the feedback, thanks man!!
Agree
Superb presenting skills and incredible camera shots for a solo channel..wow. Share your passion for the Alfa - especially liked the way you compared the dash to a, 'fine watch' I've always thought this about the way Alfa designed it's dashes, so much more driver centred and inviting than the German tectonic approach. I miss my old 155 in the 90's - maybe time to jump back into Alfa ownership again soon.
I just got mine a few days ago I absolutely love it.
Over the moon with Alfa’s come-back into the circle of serious constructors. They’re not there yet as a complete brand but I believe they will succeed...a manufacturer like this is an enrichment for the automobile world and they really came back with a bang with this car.
The quality of this review, is superb. Great job!
I watch a lot of car review channels and I just wanted to say yours has become my favorite. I hope you continue to put out more quality content like this. Without a doubt you’ll have a huge following in no time. Big fan.
First impression on the interior was just: wow!
And I say that as a BMW head from Germany :D
Alpha did a great job!
agreed, very beautiful and artistic interior.
My favorite car reviewer on yt hands down. You understand what it’s all about, awesome! 👊🏻 This car is just mega!
awesome review! Alfa has blindsided the competition! Forza!
What a great review. It's so refreshing between all those "so-called" car journalists. You're knowledge, your photoshop-skills, your calmness during presenting is top notch. You have a new fan!
I've had 3 Alfa's and well it was true love. 1st one a nice 1963 red Spider I bought 72, with their famous twin OHC, 4 cly. and of course the venerable 5 speed Alfas had used since the late 40's or early 50's. Not a race car yet driving the very responsive 2 seat convertible always made me smile. Next a primo 1983 GTV-6 2.5 liter V-6 OHC hemi with 152 HP, with 12K on the clock I stole for $7K in 1990. After 150,000 miles of near petal to the metal speeds, that wonderful V-6 still howled. finally sold it for $5K, a super sweet driving coupe. 8 yrs later a 91 Spider with 9K miles. Another jewel. I've waited since about 1998 for Alfa to regain its rightful place in the market for those special, unique (GTV-6) cars they made I spoke of. Until the new 4C came along,then this master piece,Alfa's finally back,and not 2nd or 3rd 6place is clear. Now I can smile again, a smile that only a modern Alfa can induce, such as their new master piece the Quadrifoglio.
I like your review and MotoMan’s. The best two on RUclips. No show off or non-sense talks. Purely focus on the car. Very good!
Thank you for such a thoughtful examination of this long-awaited icon of a car. Not rushed but focused on what makes it so special. One of my top 3 youtube reports on the QV.
I don’t comment often, but this is a fantastic video and review. One of the best I’ve seen. I just discovered your channel today and subscribed about halfway through this video. Continued success to you, and I look forward to your future content, as well as catching up on your existing videos.
I drive a Vulcano black Giulia. Yellow calipers, steel brakes. Sports seats (non-sparcos). I'm astonished with the level of agility and that front end is ridiculously quick. I almost crashed it the first day I owned it (on my way to get some coffee). Also, you're a fantastic reviewer!
I also switched the Pirellis to Pilot Sports for longevity and better all-season performance.
You have the color and yellow caliper I want. Congratulations 🎉
I recently subscribed and have to say, this is the best car channel out there. Brilliantly put together, educational and entertaining as well as informative. Keep up the great work.
Thoroughly enjoyed that mate, great review. Welcome to Alfa driving!
love my Quadrifoglio,
the direct control end sound ,
LOVE.
Love this car visually and that growl.
Also sticks just by being an Alfa and rarer than the Beemers and Merc's.
I used to love seeing the 164 on the first in the 90s.
And on a personal note, I have an Italian friend named Guilia, so made me smile when this car came out. Met her in grad school (yup an American who went to school in Europe).
the fun with an Alfa Romeo, is that it's driven on the engine, so breaks are used less 'cause of gearing down in the corners and keeping the torque up..
I’ve seen just about every review for this beautiful beast. This is one of the best.
Alfa have nailed it with this car.
As an Italian, i have to say thanks to my government to make us pay lots of taxes to own such a car.
They killed the industry 😞😞😞
I think that problem is everywhere I'm afraid. Only the rich will be allowed to drive their own cars if the governments got to choose
Everyone: “Let’s tax the rich!”
Rich people: **Leave**
Everyone else: “Wait no!”
Same in the Netherlands. So I choose for a tuned 2.0 Super (from 200HP to more than 310HP). 100 kg less wait. Torque about 480 Nm. Disabled speed limiter.
@@mauricegelpke5118 who did the remap? Squadra Tuning?
One of the best reviews. You feel the real passion for the car.
Excellent. Thank you for your quality; from footage, presentation, specs, hosting, delivery, editing... top notch. Auto fans, regardless of brand aficion, can only appreciate. Looking forward to the next vid.
Was super excited when I saw the title- you’ve got to get to these models sooner though ! You’d do excellent as an all round car reviewer that does more outside of the amg family- keep it up 👏🏻
The most delicious sounding car ever
once again - the best reviewer on you tube - bar none. I'd thinking about buying one of these beauties and RBR is my first port of call for informed opinion and a real depth of knowledge that makes this guy so good to watch. This is what a you tube review should be. Top class !!!!
First video of yours I've ever seen, or come come across. I thoroughly enjoy your detailed analysis, making it understandable for someone who may not have as much experience as yourself. Thanks!
Great review... Alfa Romeo is is stunning... something fresh... so sick of the boring German sedans!!!
Pressed like before I finished watching 😉
First time on your channel, You are a wealth of knowledge man! Love the effects you use and the history you give about the companies. Kudos, Keep up the great work!
I love your detailed review. You sure know the ups and downs of your lab subjects. Keep up the good work mate!
Just started watching your reviews and I am a huge fan.
The 156 was also critically acclaimed and dominated the British Touring Car Championship for a while.
Kibui Butt Thanks for the info buddy! And welcome!
I own a 156 GTA and boy what a car!!
+Jean Mora : Same here, and the Giulia QV will be my next Alfa if I can help it!
@@Trottelheimer that will be a dream garage!
This car has a Ferrari like interior. It's good to see that Alfa have still got it!!
I have watched about 15+ reviews of this car and have to say this is easily my favorite. The way you review and speak about the car isn't overly fluffed. Just facts, specs, and straight from one item to the next. I also haven't sat in the car yet, but was already thinking its classes lower then the C63. You make a good point to not make that judgment until I actually sit in it myself. Your review got me about as close as I could with out actually doing it. Solid work. Enjoyable watch. Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant review. Thorough and unbiased. Thank you very much!
Great video and a great car. I bought mine about 7 months ago and I love it! After a string of German cars before that, I wasn’t sure about buying an Alfa, but not one regret. It’s a car with beauty, passion and soul and I am looking forward to the long rumoured coupe.
Your videos should have more views ... Brilliant content 👌
Come across this channel very recently and it's great. Love the camera trickery and how informative these videos are. 👍
I thought the same. Very well put together.
The best introduction to a car I've heard in along time. Lovely'
Excellent review, long time waiting, Ive learnt some new things about my car! Putting it in drive with the paddle, I will try that in the morning! 👍🏽
saan5 yay! Only way to do it!!
I didn't know that either! Will try when I get home! Tks!
Same for me! ;)
I didn’t know either but it will be the only way to set off from now on 😍
MASTERPIECE!!!!
That was probably one of the best reviews of this car i,ve seen.......well done.
one of the best reviews of this car ive seen , and ive watched a lot.
Best Damn car reviewer period!!
Great cars sound really good !
Damn I Love this channel!! Not sure how this dude only has 65k subscribers!! Better reviewer, editor, and overall content. You can tell a true petrol head and this dude loves all cars, which is evident by the way he describes them. Amazing video as always!
I think you r a one of the most mature reviewer around... Nice review on the Giulia with the History behind the 🍀 quadrifoglio
One of the best reviews I've seen. I have one and wish you would have touched a little bit more on the suspension. It's super comfortable for daily driving which is the biggest downfall the bouncy bouncy M3 has.
As a gear head that has owned about everything including M cars, AMG, Porsches,and Ferraris, the QV is incomparable. I just bought a 2015 911 GTS cabriolet as a drop top, and practically have to force myself to drive it. It's boring compared to the Alfa and feels slow. Every time I approach the Alfa to get in I feel like yelling "Goody goody goody!" After 8 months it has been perfect and the Porsche spent 5 weeks at the dealer.
And for the record after buying the QV I sold my Ferrari.
It's nice to see this...as it has a small engine that is beautiful...!!!.😁🔝👍
This is like the 3rd review that I am watching and I genuinely enjoyed it, hope the channel will grow on and we will have more awesome cars reviewed by you.
Thank you for your support 😀
The best review on this car....,. Period, well done 😁
Excellent review and such a great car! I would take it over M3 and Merc all the time.
Join the club. 😉😎
Great Review!..Alfa Romeo went all out with this car!.Interior,exterior,sound,everything!.I'm an AMG fan but this is a great car.The sound in Race mode is superb!.A customisable mode would be a great touch as well instead of only opening the flaps on Race only.
Awesome video going back with the history stuff like that. They did a great job at Alfa Romeo just watching all the videos on this car is addictive more over driving one, I hope to own in my near future. Keep up the good work on your channel.
I really like your review! Engaging and objectively. Keep up the good work! Regards from Sweden
yo S/O to the editor great job...here an alfista!!!
Great review as always. Lots of detail. I've owned a 2013 C63 and it was wonderful. I've driven various M3 models and M4, but just don't like them. BMW to me just aren't what they used to be. I have always, ALWAYS loved Alfa, but they were just never reliable. Sure they looked beautiful sitting in your driveway, but then you twist the key and well, things changed. I am very excited with the new Alfa's. This was my car of choice two years ago, however I am now looking to buy a 2018 Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Still, this is such a beautiful car, but now just as much so on the road as it is sitting in your driveway. I'm very happy for Alfa and will see how my search goes to fill that garage space. Again great review.
love that Alfa Romeo are coming back into this market properly and with a good product, yes there are areas that could do with improvement, however every car nowadays has these areas.
Another great review Raz, enjoy your road tip with the team (gutted i'm not thjee with you all) and look forward to the instastories etc from the road trip.
Man, great job with the review! I really like your positive vibe.
Best review 👍🏻 you have to review Mclaren 720s !
Made in Italy 😍🇮🇹🇮🇹
That's not something to be proud of . Design in Italy yes but leave the building to the Japanese or Germans otherwise if italians do all of it then it will look amazing but it won't work . From furniture to card it's the same story
Excellent review. Really well done video , and insightful presentation .
I love the interior of mine, and still love it more than a year into ownership, I am normally a BMW owner/buyer.
Like many I attributed the jerky slow speed nature of this car to the brakes, it is in fact NOT the brakes at all, it is the torque converter, you can confirm this for yourself by pulling both the paddle shifts on the approach to a red light stop, this drops it into N, then you will find you can stop perfectly smooth like any other car can, repeat the test without pulling into N and the jerkyness returns.
Mammamia! Giulia is the best in class.
Great review. The channel is going to be huge!
I have watched four reviews of this car . You have the best style and understanding of this beautiful performance Alpha of style . Thank you for your review .