Alfa Romeo, the iconic Italian brand, is best known for producing luxurious and high-performance sports cars. However, with time the brand has also added sport sedans, compact cars and even an SUV to its lineup. Apart from the 4C sports car and the all-new Stelvio SUV, Alfa Romeo is also famous for the Alfa Romeo Giulia, a sport sedan that brings true Italian design and performance together in a perfect package.
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia is an excellent driving machine that comes with perfect handling and gorgeous styling to make it a truly irresistible premium sport sedan for the luxury car enthusiasts in the UAE. Keeping the heritage of the brand alive in its performance and design attributes, the sedan has also been equipped with avant-garde technologies and fine Italian craftsmanship.
The brand is planning to launch a coupe version of the Giulia in 2019 that will take the performance of the vehicle to the next level. The performance of 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia is better than ever before, thanks to its powerful engine, quick acceleration and perfect handling.
Here is a review of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and a lot more.
Design of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia has a proportional design with elegant lines that make the vehicle stand out. The exterior is graceful and sporty, while the interior is designed to be luxurious and comfortable with a driver-centric cabin laced with latest technologies.
Exterior
Sporty and stylish, the all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia looks simply breathtaking from every angle. From front to rear, this sport sedan has retained many of the dynamic and signature Alfa Romeo design elements that have become a favorite of many luxury car enthusiasts across the globe.
At the front of the vehicle are larger corner vents that sit just below the signature triangular grille. The front fascia is rather flat while the grille is flanked by Bi-Xenon Projector Headlamps in their signature design to look effortlessly stylish.
The hood is muscular so that it stands out against the flat grille and blends in well with the fenders. To make the stance of the vehicle better and more athletic, the designers at Alfa Romeo have added 17-inch 10-spoke aluminum wheels (18-inch wheels optional) that accentuate the wheelbase and the race-inspired stance of the sedan.
The sides of the sport sedan look very simple yet stylish with one character line running from the front fenders to the rear doors. The elegance of the 2018 Giulia is further enhanced with chrome accents that can be found around the windows, grille and the rear of the vehicle.
The rear of the vehicle features wraparound LED taillights with LED-Illuminated Rear Fog Lamps that make the rear even sportier. The rear diffuser and spoiler have been added to enhance the sporty performance of the sedan by making it more aerodynamic.
Also at the rear are dual chrome tipped exhaust that enhance the look of the rear with their distinct sporty appeal. The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia is available in Alfa While, Rosso (Red), Alfa Black, Montecarlo Blue Metallic, Vesuvio Gray Metallic, Stromboli Gray Metallic, Monza Red Metallic and Vulcano Black Metallic colors.
With beautifully executed styling, Giulia wins the 2018 @MotorTrend Car of the Year®, hands down. #MTCOTY pic.twitter.com/cJvY2AKUnZ
— Alfa Romeo USA (@AlfaRomeoUSA) November 28, 2017
Also read: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Initiating a New Era of High-Performance Compact SUV
Interior
The interior of the 2018 Alfa Romeo has been wrapped with leather to exhibit true luxury. The dual tone dashboard is smoothly wrapped in fine leather while the center console has real wood accents that further enhance the gorgeous styling of the vehicle.
The seats are leather upholstered for the utmost comfort of the passengers, while the leather-wrapped steering wheel has been designed while keeping the comfort of the driver in mind. The seats are available in four leather color options that include Black/Dark Gray Accent stitching, Black/Ice interior colors, Black/red interior colors and Black/tan interior colors.
The front of the cabin is equipped with Alfa Romeo’s “human-machine interface” that includes a 6.5-inch color wide screen infotainment system, however, there is an option of 8.8-inch screen with 3D Navigation and handwriting recognition.
Voice Activation System is available as standard along with many other features such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 7-inch Driver Information Digital Cluster, a 12-Volt power outlet, central display rotary controller and a lot more. An 8-speaker audio system has been added to the cabin with the option of Harman Kardon Premium Audio System that would feature 14-speakers and 4-woofers for exhilarating entertainment and fun.
As for the optional features, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia can be purchased with a Dual-Pane Sunroof, GPS Navigation, SiriusXM Stallite Radio and 10-way power adjustable front seats with 4-way lumbar support and memory settings for the driver.
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Performance of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Engineered to perform well under a variety of driving conditions, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia is a rear-wheel drive sport sedan (Q4 all-wheel drive optional) that delivers an outstanding performance. To enhance the capabilities of the sedan and to ensure a near-perfect balance in its drive, engineers have made use of ultralight materials such as aluminum, carbon fiber and high-strength composite materials.
The engineers at Alfa Romeo have given attention to every possible detail and improved the capabilities of the luxury sport sedan considerably. The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia boasts best-in-class torque and horsepower, which makes this breathtaking sedan a beauty with the muscle to deliver an exhilarating performance. For a striking performance, the all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia is powered by 2.0-litre all-aluminum turbocharged 4-Cylinder engine that is capable of producing 280 horsepower and 306 lb-ft of torque.
The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and thanks to this, it has the best-in-class acceleration of 0 to 60mph in just 5.1 seconds. It also has a best-in-class top speed of 149mph. The Alfa Romeo DNA (drive modes) has also been added to enhance the performance and drivability of the sedan.
The Alfa Romeo DNA offers three drive modes which allow the driver to personalize the driving experience as per preference. Among these three modes, the DYNAMIC mode offers sharper throttle response for enhanced steering feedback and a more responsive drive. The NATURAL mode offers an ideal balance of power for a comfortable daily commute while the ADVACNED EFFICIENCY mode enhances the efficiency of the sedan by deactivating cylinders to save fuel and offer a more fuel-efficient ride.
If purchased with Q4 all-wheel drive, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer all-season traction with optimized performance by transferring up to 60% of the engine torque to the front axle for a better ride with enhanced control and handling.
The #Giulia offers advanced engineering and race-inspired performance, putting it in a class of its own. #AlfaRomeo pic.twitter.com/W90p6on0Pf
— Alfa Romeo USA (@AlfaRomeoUSA) October 12, 2017
Safety Features
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia is fitted with the latest safety features to make it one of the safest vehicles available in the market. Apart from its strong and agile structure, the engineers have added many safety features that not only enhance the driving experience, but also increase the level of safety for the car occupants.
Here are some of the standout safety features in this sport sedan.
- Eight Air Bags
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- All-Speed Traction Control System
- Hill Start Assist
- Integrated brake System
- Rear Back Up Camera with Dynamic Gridlines
- Rear Park Assist System with Park Sensors
- Advanced Brake Assist
- Anti-Slip Regulation and Torque Control
- Electronic Stability Control
- Electric Parking Brake
The optional safety features include:
- Forward Collision Warning Plus
- Lane Departure Warning
- Automatic High-Beam Headlamps
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Infrared Windshield
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Path Detection
Price of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia in the UAE
The 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia is already available in the UAE in three trim levels. The price of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia starts from AED 140,000, 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super has a starting price of AED 170,000 while the starting price of the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce is AED 195,000.
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