Alfa Romeo Giulia

Safety

Awarded the honour of Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2017, today's models come standard with a larger assortment of safety and advanced driver assistance features, including:

• Automatic emergency brakes – which alerts drivers of an impending crash and helps them use the vehicle's maximum braking
• Forward collision warning—using a combination of cameras and sensors, this system scans the road to alert drivers if the distance to a vehicle in front is closing too quickly
• Rear parking sensors – to help drivers safely avoid all obstacles while in reverse

Interior

Delivering high-quality leather upholstery with standard, power-adjustable front seats, the interior of the Alfa Romeo Giulia is designed to impress. The spacious front seats are exceptionally comfortable and feature side bolsters to help hold front passengers in place when taking tight turns.

By upgrading to either the Ti or Quadrifoglio trims, you can add heated front seats and a heated steering wheel to your package. You can also choose between the luxurious Alcantra leather upholstery with wood accents or carbon fibre accents.

Technology

Despite its status as a luxury small car, the Alfa Romeo Giulia doesn't put too much emphasis on accumulating a long list of technological add-ons. Standard features include an intuitive infotainment system with a 6.5-inch display screen, Bluetooth, three USB ports and an eight-speaker audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

While the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia may not come with as many standard features as some of its competitors, such as the Audi A4<, it can easily be upgraded to include a dual-pane sunroof and an enhanced infotainment system with an 8.8-inch display screen.

Space

Offering seating for up to five passengers, the sporty design of the Alfa Romeo Giulia means that there isn't an abundance of free space. Some drivers have noted that the rear-seats lack legroom, making for an uncomfortable fit for taller adults. The front seats, on the other hand, are quite spacious, with a supportive and comfortable feel. Although it's slightly less than the average for cars of its class, the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers up to 12 cubic feet of trunk space, which is more than enough to carry large grocery hauls. The standard 40-20-40 split-folding rear seats let you extend this, should you need additional space.

Comfort

Offering two energetic options depending on the trim, it's hard to go wrong with the Alfa Romeo Giulia. The standard 280-horsepower four-cylinder offers quick acceleration with plenty of power. Meanwhile, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio comes with a 505-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6 for an undeniably sporty feel with impressive speed.

The well-adjusted ride lets you tackle curvy roads and sharp corners with total confidence. Although rear-wheel drive is standard, all-wheel drive is available for upgrade, though not in the premium Quadrifoglio trim.