2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia

What Is the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

The Giulia is Alfa Romeo’s entrant in the compact luxury sports sedan class, which is crowded with the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4. Offered in rear- or all-wheel-drive form, the Giulia's base engine is a 280-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that works with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. The high-performance Quadrifoglio trim level is rear-drive-only, and it packs a 505-hp, twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6.

What’s New on the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Quadrifoglio models get new anodized brake calipers bearing the Alfa Romeo script in red as well as a 40/20/40-split, folding backseat. A new Nero Edizione Package with dark exterior accents is available, and Ti Sport Carbon and an Exterior Carbon Fiber Package for the Quadrifoglio add carbon-fiber accents, among other changes. Heated rear seats and a premium alarm system are newly optional.

What Features in the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Are Most Important?

While not as luxury-focused as its German rivals, the Giulia does offer standard leather seats and bi-xenon headlamps. All versions come with Alfa Romeo's DNA drive-mode selector, but performance-oriented buyers will gravitate to the Quadrifoglio, which is a blast to drive. The available Driver Assistance Dynamic Plus Package bundles important active safety features like lane departure warning, forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control. All Giulias come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity.

Should I Buy the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

The Giulia is an incredibly rewarding car to drive, with great handling and powerful engines. So-so interior quality and an unremarkable multimedia system detract from the experience, but if you want a great-driving car, the Giulia is worth a long look.