I own a Giulia and had it for a year. I have had 0 issues. I absolutely love it. I tuned mine and have a throat te controller. I enjoy that it’s unique. The only thing I dislike is that it’s hard to drive anything else after because I enjoy driving it so much.
I have a 2021 Guilia. I love it. Best car I EVER had and I've had some good cars. I have the Ti Sport, rear wheel drive. Wouldn't change it for the world.
@@MGReviewsBlog My 16 year old son swayed me toward that car. No dealers near us but he found my car in Raleigh NC at an Alfa/Maserati dealership. Hadn't been on my radar really. Only knew it from the ice dancing cars commercial.
Greetings!! This is Bob in SF C.A. !! I purchased a 2021 Giulia volcano black , red leather interior, Carbon fiber TSI , loaded fir 57,000 dollars NEW!!! It is the most beautiful car in the City!!!!!!!! It is a joy to drive; smooth but quick! Unique!!! Always gets lots of looks!!!!
Great car! Beautiful, graceful, sporty, unique, luxurious, fun, stylish and reliable. They had a bad rap from the first model year. But I have a 2019 Ti Sport with all the packages and it’s been amazing. I am an enthusiast. I have had more cars than some people have had shirts, and this car get the most looks and compliments than any car I’ve ever had. It starts many conversations and everyone I’m friends with wants to drive it. Needless to say, I recommend this car wholeheartedly
I have a 2017 Giulia TI Sport Q4 in Misano Blue with 37k miles on it. I absolutely love it. Driving dynamics are better than my 2016 F30 BMW, and the adaptive suspension is better than on my 2017 Corvette. I do wish it had a bit more power, somewhere in between what it has now, and the fire breathing 503HP of the Quadrifoglio. The looks, although subjective, are fantastic and set it apart from anything else on the road. I've had more spontaneous conversations at gas stations and parking lots about this car than any other vehicle I've owned. The fact that Ferrari engine and drivetrain engineers made this car happen from a clean sheet of paper in just two years and have it be as good as this is nothing short of amazing. Unfortunately, Alfa's history of reliability issues with past models coupled with its absence in the US market for about 2 decades prior to the reintroduction of the Giulia nameplate have resulted in low sales. There is however, something nice about having a relatively low volume Italian sport sedan though. According to Alfa Corporate there are only 3 other 2017's with my same options in existence.
@@MGReviewsBlog I've remedied my need for a bump in power with an aftermarket piggyback ECU. Bumps it up to about 320HP and 350TQ with most of the gains in the low and mid range. It really wakes the car up and makes it an absolute joy to drive. No major issues, just a couple of minor electronic quirks. The infotainment system on rare occasions will reboot itself, and there was a sensor voltage fault that resolved on its own.
Can u comment on the navigation system please ???? How is it ??? Is it slow, is it non-responsive, is it hard to use ? How is it ? Because i use navigation heavily !!!!!!!!!
Can u comment on the navigation system please ???? How is it ??? Is it slow, is it non-responsive, is it hard to use ? How is it ? Because i use navigation heavily !!!!!!!!!
I'm one of those people who need navigation to get me everywhere lol Never had a problem. It is not overpriced. Why do you think Mercedes bmw or an audi are worth their price tag? Because it's what you're use to. It's what people told you was cool your whole life lol Most of their car body styles look like like a Hyundai model of some sort.
I've had my '19 Giulia Q4 Ti for nearly 4 years now. Outstanding car! The only problem I've had was the battery recently died with no warning. But, my dealership towed it, replaced the battery (under warranty!) and even drove it back to me at no charge! So I'm a very happy camper. And I think it's the only car I've ever owned that I somehow love more as time goes on. And I've owned BMWs, MB, Volvos, VWs, SAAB's and even the mighty Pontiac G8 GT. I've had lots of very nice cars, and my Giulia is the nicest. Alfa Romeo hit this one out of the park!
I'm driving since september 21 my second Giulia véloce, exactly like yours in verde visconti, but with a black interior and red brakes. A really stunning car with a lot of essential daily driver qualities: elegant, roomy, with the perfect mix of comfort and sportiness! The steering is so good that no other car represents an option! By the way: I did 90.000km with my first veloce in grigio lipari since 2017 without any major trouble. So it's also a reliable and maybe the best car that Alfa ever build. And yes: I really love it!
Giulia owner here! Have not had any issues with the car since I bought it second hand almost a year ago. The car’s 3 years old with 25k miles (40k km) so it’s still quite new, but it feels as reliable as any other modern car. I highly recommend the giulia!
@@MGReviewsBlog yes, the only thing to keep in mind is that the services and any maintenance will be more expensive than it will be for other cars since it is a niche brand. Still, the overall cost to own is not bad at all and is not much higher than the cost of German brands.
Can u comment on the navigation system please ???? How is it ??? Is it slow, is it non-responsive, is it hard to use ? How is it ? Because i use navigation heavily !!!!!!!!!
@@davidn5334 Honestly, the navigation system is so bad I haven’t used it since I first tested it out. Fortunately, apple CarPlay and android auto are standard and I’ve been very happy with the CarPlay situation (works like any other car). If you want a good built in nav system though I believe the newer giulias had an updated infotainment screen and the nav may be better on these new refreshed cars.
Non-reliability for Alfa’s seems to be a myth, at least in this century, possibly parroted from reviewer to reviewer. I’ve had my Alfa 156 JTS for 19 years and have been so happy with it that I’m now looking at buy another Alfa.
After hearing the comments from some Alfa owners on this video, I'd fully consider buying a Giulia in the future if I were in the market for a car like that. I think you're right, the reliability myth has been exacerbated by some certain popular journalists. Most of the owners that have commented on here have had nothing but good reliability feedback. Thanks for sharing your story!
I’m on my second Giulia and love it. I had a 2019 Ti Sport drove it for 25k miles and traded it for a 2022 to get some of the upgrades. I did not have any issues in those 25k mi. Dealer network in so cal is also good. I have my choice of 5 dealers within 60 miles. First car was Montecarlo blue with black interior. The 2022 veloce is red with red leather. It’s a headturner that the 3 series just cannot match.
Had a '17 Ti for four years 27k miles and absolutely loved it. Only issue was a battery replacement needed at 27k miles (common; replace with an AGM battery and won't have to worry about that again). I miss it and plan to get another modern Alfa (own a couple classics).
Love the green color with the yellow calipers and interior color. Also I saw another reviewer and I was like why does it look like an extra window in the back lol thanks for clarifying the double sunroof. Love love love these cars
I have had my Monte Carlo blue Guilia with a red interior since March of 2021. Not a wrinkle of a problem and a joy to drive. I rented a BMW in California for a week and it was a let down as compared to the Alfa.
It's worth mentioning the extensive use of aluminium to reduce weight and thereby improve economy and performance. It has similar acceleration and top speed to cars like the 5 litre Mustang and the 4 litre Maserati whilst doubling their miles per gallon in every driving mode. Personally I prefer a wolf in sheeps' clothing than has NO loud & snarly exhaust and no other signifiers of 'performance'. It just drives beautifully on every type of road and in all conditions, in extreme comfort and safety. A true driver's car that's also practical, reliable and beautiful. My previous cars were Alfa 156 & 159 Sportwagons and 164 V6 3.0.
Great review. I actually like the green paint color. Yes, the reliability is the only thing keeping me from putting it on my list but sounds like they are getting better
Thank you! yes from the owners that have commented on this video, it does seem like the stereotype of Alfa's being unreliable is maybe blown a bit out of proportion with their modern cars.
Ooff, that intro! So Italian haha. Any chance you can review the hot version (I can't spell that name) of this car? WOuld be nice to see it comapre against the M3 & C63.
Thanks! I'm not sure about the Quadrifoglio, maybe next year in the summer. Same goes for the M3 or C63, those brands have not yet put them into the fleets here in Vancouver.
Great review but curious to know where did you get the boot space number from? I'm pretty sure boot space is at least 100 liter more than the quoted 368 liters. This is important information for people with kids. Thanks for confirming.
Thanks! I believe I got it from Car & Driver. I just did a quick Google search and I know what you're referring to. I've had this conversation with someone from Europe before on another video. Most North American publications are quoting 13 cu-ft (368 L) of cargo space while the European publications are quoting 480 L. I think cargo volume and passenger volume may be measured differently between the two markets. It was the same discrepancy with the other video that someone asked me about it (BMW iX). Most European reviews quoted more cargo capacity than the Canadian & USA press materials, from the manufacturers, quoted.
Never had any issues with my 180 HP diesel Giulia. With my quadrifoglio i had a right shock absorber failure after driving into a put hole 🕳️🤦. For the rest nothing special for almost 5 years now. I think the percentage of 'problemcars' will be about the same with the competitors. Not better but also not worse while that is wat a lot of people want to let you believe. Don't let them scare you off.
@@MGReviewsBlog We did have 2, one fore and one for my wife. Now my wife got a company car from work and it had to be a Mercedes (company policy) so now the diesel Giulia is replaced by the Mercedes. Tech wise the Mercedes really is way ahead but I loved driving the Giulia more so I kinda regret it's replaced.
Was Verde Visconti and the tan interior ever available in Canada? I can’t seem to find a single example for sale. “Settled” for a ‘23 Estrema in Alfa Rosso but that green and tan is gorgeous.
I own a Giulia and had it for a year. I have had 0 issues. I absolutely love it. I tuned mine and have a throat te controller. I enjoy that it’s unique. The only thing I dislike is that it’s hard to drive anything else after because I enjoy driving it so much.
2019 giulia base owner. Best car I’ve ever had. It checks every box there is. Get an extended warranty like I did & you are then, living the dream!
I have a 2021 Guilia. I love it. Best car I EVER had and I've had some good cars. I have the Ti Sport, rear wheel drive. Wouldn't change it for the world.
And, oh, I did break a rim on the way home. So, yeah, watch the potholes.
Congratulations on your purchase!
@@MGReviewsBlog My 16 year old son swayed me toward that car. No dealers near us but he found my car in Raleigh NC at an Alfa/Maserati dealership. Hadn't been on my radar really. Only knew it from the ice dancing cars commercial.
I just got the 2022 Veloce which is basically the ti sport and I completely agree with you. The feeling behind the wheel is unbelievable!
Giulia is not a car , it is a piece of art .
Haha, it is a head turner for sure!
I am on my second Alfa, first a Stelvio and then now a Giulia. They're amazing. I had not problems whatsoever.
@user-wv1pj6wh4h They had way more than that :)
Greetings!! This is Bob in SF C.A. !! I purchased a 2021 Giulia volcano black , red leather interior, Carbon fiber TSI , loaded fir 57,000 dollars NEW!!! It is the most beautiful car in the City!!!!!!!! It is a joy to drive; smooth but quick! Unique!!! Always gets lots of looks!!!!
Congratulations on your purchase! Black on red is such a great color combo 👌
Great car! Beautiful, graceful, sporty, unique, luxurious, fun, stylish and reliable. They had a bad rap from the first model year. But I have a 2019 Ti Sport with all the packages and it’s been amazing. I am an enthusiast. I have had more cars than some people have had shirts, and this car get the most looks and compliments than any car I’ve ever had. It starts many conversations and everyone I’m friends with wants to drive it. Needless to say, I recommend this car wholeheartedly
I have a 2017 Giulia TI Sport Q4 in Misano Blue with 37k miles on it. I absolutely love it. Driving dynamics are better than my 2016 F30 BMW, and the adaptive suspension is better than on my 2017 Corvette. I do wish it had a bit more power, somewhere in between what it has now, and the fire breathing 503HP of the Quadrifoglio. The looks, although subjective, are fantastic and set it apart from anything else on the road. I've had more spontaneous conversations at gas stations and parking lots about this car than any other vehicle I've owned. The fact that Ferrari engine and drivetrain engineers made this car happen from a clean sheet of paper in just two years and have it be as good as this is nothing short of amazing. Unfortunately, Alfa's history of reliability issues with past models coupled with its absence in the US market for about 2 decades prior to the reintroduction of the Giulia nameplate have resulted in low sales. There is however, something nice about having a relatively low volume Italian sport sedan though. According to Alfa Corporate there are only 3 other 2017's with my same options in existence.
I'm fine with the power of the 2.0L engine, I just wish it was a bit more exciting. Any major issues with your Ti Sport?
@@MGReviewsBlog I've remedied my need for a bump in power with an aftermarket piggyback ECU. Bumps it up to about 320HP and 350TQ with most of the gains in the low and mid range. It really wakes the car up and makes it an absolute joy to drive.
No major issues, just a couple of minor electronic quirks. The infotainment system on rare occasions will reboot itself, and there was a sensor voltage fault that resolved on its own.
@@JoshuaClaypool wow, impressive gains!
I love my 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Q4! It is so much fun to drive!! It has less than 17,000 miles on it.
Can u comment on the navigation system please ???? How is it ??? Is it slow, is it non-responsive, is it hard to use ? How is it ? Because i use navigation heavily !!!!!!!!!
I love my 2019 Giulia!! I really love that it's not something everyone drives.
Can u comment on the navigation system please ???? How is it ??? Is it slow, is it non-responsive, is it hard to use ? How is it ? Because i use navigation heavily !!!!!!!!!
@@davidn5334 its overpriced car , not worth that money
@@LuXoR1590 it has its faults but explain why in your perspective please .
@@davidn5334 for that price you can buy audi or bmw who have much better quality
I'm one of those people who need navigation to get me everywhere lol Never had a problem. It is not overpriced. Why do you think Mercedes bmw or an audi are worth their price tag? Because it's what you're use to. It's what people told you was cool your whole life lol Most of their car body styles look like like a Hyundai model of some sort.
I've had my '19 Giulia Q4 Ti for nearly 4 years now. Outstanding car! The only problem I've had was the battery recently died with no warning. But, my dealership towed it, replaced the battery (under warranty!) and even drove it back to me at no charge! So I'm a very happy camper. And I think it's the only car I've ever owned that I somehow love more as time goes on. And I've owned BMWs, MB, Volvos, VWs, SAAB's and even the mighty Pontiac G8 GT. I've had lots of very nice cars, and my Giulia is the nicest. Alfa Romeo hit this one out of the park!
Thanks for your owner's insight!
I'm driving since september 21 my second Giulia véloce, exactly like yours in verde visconti, but with a black interior and red brakes. A really stunning car with a lot of essential daily driver qualities: elegant, roomy, with the perfect mix of comfort and sportiness! The steering is so good that no other car represents an option! By the way: I did 90.000km with my first veloce in grigio lipari since 2017 without any major trouble. So it's also a reliable and maybe the best car that Alfa ever build. And yes: I really love it!
Thanks for your ownership feedback!
Giulia owner here! Have not had any issues with the car since I bought it second hand almost a year ago. The car’s 3 years old with 25k miles (40k km) so it’s still quite new, but it feels as reliable as any other modern car. I highly recommend the giulia!
Nice! So just scheduled maintenance?
@@MGReviewsBlog yes, the only thing to keep in mind is that the services and any maintenance will be more expensive than it will be for other cars since it is a niche brand. Still, the overall cost to own is not bad at all and is not much higher than the cost of German brands.
Can u comment on the navigation system please ???? How is it ??? Is it slow, is it non-responsive, is it hard to use ? How is it ? Because i use navigation heavily !!!!!!!!!
@@davidn5334 Honestly, the navigation system is so bad I haven’t used it since I first tested it out. Fortunately, apple CarPlay and android auto are standard and I’ve been very happy with the CarPlay situation (works like any other car). If you want a good built in nav system though I believe the newer giulias had an updated infotainment screen and the nav may be better on these new refreshed cars.
@@kouroshariane5045 understood and thank you
Non-reliability for Alfa’s seems to be a myth, at least in this century, possibly parroted from reviewer to reviewer. I’ve had my Alfa 156 JTS for 19 years and have been so happy with it that I’m now looking at buy another Alfa.
After hearing the comments from some Alfa owners on this video, I'd fully consider buying a Giulia in the future if I were in the market for a car like that. I think you're right, the reliability myth has been exacerbated by some certain popular journalists. Most of the owners that have commented on here have had nothing but good reliability feedback. Thanks for sharing your story!
I’m on my second Giulia and love it. I had a 2019 Ti Sport drove it for 25k miles and traded it for a 2022 to get some of the upgrades. I did not have any issues in those 25k mi. Dealer network in so cal is also good. I have my choice of 5 dealers within 60 miles.
First car was Montecarlo blue with black interior. The 2022 veloce is red with red leather. It’s a headturner that the 3 series just cannot match.
Oooohhhhhh, red on red. Thanks for your owner's insight!
Had a '17 Ti for four years 27k miles and absolutely loved it. Only issue was a battery replacement needed at 27k miles (common; replace with an AGM battery and won't have to worry about that again). I miss it and plan to get another modern Alfa (own a couple classics).
Thanks for your owner's insight!
Love the green color with the yellow calipers and interior color. Also I saw another reviewer and I was like why does it look like an extra window in the back lol thanks for clarifying the double sunroof. Love love love these cars
The Quadrifoglio is my dream car after I test drove this one last year haha
I have had my Monte Carlo blue Guilia with a red interior since March of 2021.
Not a wrinkle of a problem and a joy to drive. I rented a BMW in California for a week and it was a let down as compared to the Alfa.
Beautiful video, love my '21 Giulia - Thanks for the entertainment, best video of the Giulia I've seen just yet!
Thank you! I'll be reviewing the Giulia Quadrifoglio in July so I hope you're subscribed to see that video!
I just bought one. Man I've yet to drive it. I must up the power to about 340hp if possible. Man. It is absolutely gorgeous.
It would be nice if Alfa offered one that was closer in power to the BMW M340i or Mercedes C43.
Got a 2020 Giulia TI awd .. sick puppy. And it’s not over 5 seconds 0-60 it’s sub 5 all day …
I'm just going by what Alfa Romeo says in their press releases.
Intro goes hard forreal
haha, thanks
It's worth mentioning the extensive use of aluminium to reduce weight and thereby improve economy and performance. It has similar acceleration and top speed to cars like the 5 litre Mustang and the 4 litre Maserati whilst doubling their miles per gallon in every driving mode. Personally I prefer a wolf in sheeps' clothing than has NO loud & snarly exhaust and no other signifiers of 'performance'. It just drives beautifully on every type of road and in all conditions, in extreme comfort and safety. A true driver's car that's also practical, reliable and beautiful.
My previous cars were Alfa 156 & 159 Sportwagons and 164 V6 3.0.
Great review. I actually like the green paint color. Yes, the reliability is the only thing keeping me from putting it on my list but sounds like they are getting better
Thank you! yes from the owners that have commented on this video, it does seem like the stereotype of Alfa's being unreliable is maybe blown a bit out of proportion with their modern cars.
Ooff, that intro! So Italian haha. Any chance you can review the hot version (I can't spell that name) of this car? WOuld be nice to see it comapre against the M3 & C63.
Thanks! I'm not sure about the Quadrifoglio, maybe next year in the summer. Same goes for the M3 or C63, those brands have not yet put them into the fleets here in Vancouver.
OMG ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 🇮🇹🏆🌟😎🍀🐕
Great review but curious to know where did you get the boot space number from? I'm pretty sure boot space is at least 100 liter more than the quoted 368 liters. This is important information for people with kids. Thanks for confirming.
Thanks!
I believe I got it from Car & Driver. I just did a quick Google search and I know what you're referring to. I've had this conversation with someone from Europe before on another video. Most North American publications are quoting 13 cu-ft (368 L) of cargo space while the European publications are quoting 480 L. I think cargo volume and passenger volume may be measured differently between the two markets. It was the same discrepancy with the other video that someone asked me about it (BMW iX). Most European reviews quoted more cargo capacity than the Canadian & USA press materials, from the manufacturers, quoted.
Never had any issues with my 180 HP diesel Giulia. With my quadrifoglio i had a right shock absorber failure after driving into a put hole 🕳️🤦. For the rest nothing special for almost 5 years now. I think the percentage of 'problemcars' will be about the same with the competitors. Not better but also not worse while that is wat a lot of people want to let you believe. Don't let them scare you off.
Wow, you have 2 Giulias?
@@MGReviewsBlog We did have 2, one fore and one for my wife. Now my wife got a company car from work and it had to be a Mercedes (company policy) so now the diesel Giulia is replaced by the Mercedes. Tech wise the Mercedes really is way ahead but I loved driving the Giulia more so I kinda regret it's replaced.
Was Verde Visconti and the tan interior ever available in Canada? I can’t seem to find a single example for sale. “Settled” for a ‘23 Estrema in Alfa Rosso but that green and tan is gorgeous.
Perhaps? I just took a quick look at Alfa's Canadian website and it doesn't look like it's available for us anymore in that colour combo either.
Thanks mate.
ITALY 💯🇮🇹💪🏻
Can you do the Stelvio?
I would love to but it all depends on whether Alfa Romeo Canada puts one in their fleet or not. Hopefully they will.
The wipers are controlled right from the steering wheel
Or is that dark green?
It's called "Verde Visconti Metallic". basically dark green haha
Green is the best color for the Gulia….
It's nice, but I still prefer the classic red.
That front is hard to look at with that license plate placement.
I know, unfortunately there's nothing we can do where I live because they're mandatory. At least its not in the center of the Alfa shield 🤷♂️
@@MGReviewsBlog I understand. It stinks! Still looks beautiful though. Thanks for replying and for the video!
Black does not show the exterior beauty.
It's not black. It's a very dark green. Really hard to film and capture the richness of the paint on camera.
My Giulia is black and looks incredible
@@glf4688 I'm sure it is, but the dark colors tend to hide the body lines.
It is an Alfa Rome .., not BMW or Mercedes, silly review.
I don't get it? The comparable BMW & Mercedes don't drive as nice as this Giulia.
🥴 an Alpha Romeo Giulia 😂
Wtf is a little niggle?