2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia Review | You’re Probably Wrong About This Alfa Romeo. Here’s Why…

[@gvladm]

I've had mine for almost five years now and it (still) puts a smile on my face every time I drive it, definitely the best car I've had so far. I find it decently comfortable, and even so it's worth the trade off for its amazing dynamic abilities.

[@akent46]

Do u find the ESP and TC intrusive when pushing on? I really want one yet do enjoy the ability to switch all assistance off in cars.

[@gvladm]

@@akent46 no, not really, the chassis feels balanced enough to handle aggressive driving without much intervention from the assistants. In terms of playfulness and hooliganism, my 1 Series does it better, but that's the only thing where it has the edge. Also, apparently, the assistants have reduced intervention in Dynamic mode.

[@akent46]

@@gvladm thanks mate, I read u can also install race mode if need be... my last car was a M140i, now that was a hooligan!

[@kbergmeister7000]

Have you had any major issues?

[@dawhitecastle]

Debating trading In my CRV hybrid for one. Hmmmm

[@Jay-B1750]

I've had my Veloce a year now I absolutely love it, very well screwed together, can't echo the comments about the comfort though, it's one of the most comfortable cars I've owned, the adjustment on the drivers seat is great, especially the bolsters.

[@jandolinsky2770]

I absolutely agree with Jay on the comfort of the seats. The seats are truly great and my back does not ache even while doing long distance journeys.

[@aerotus888]

You are one of the best reviewers out there period!

[@davidr.flores2043]

I'm now seriously considering an Alfa for my next car purchase. Thanks!!

[@chidlowt]

Had a Mito, got a Giulietta, want a Giulia. BMW, Merc and Audi are just too common. Great review.

[@dommy114]

Best car in its class by far, even in 2022. If you haven't experienced them you have no say in the matter.

[@diehardknicksfansinceiwass2683]

Which used model is worth buying

[@deerjerkydave]

@@diehardknicksfansinceiwass2683 Get 2020 or newer.

[@Dnariobeats1289]

Right

[@andysmith8303]

I have a ‘20 TI Sport and I still giggle with love every time I drive it. It still gets “ooooh sexy” looks on the road. ​@@diehardknicksfansinceiwass2683

[@UnenthusedEnthusiast]

I agree. If you never driven one. You can’t comment. Period. Great car. Beautiful and original design. The handling is unmatched in the class.

[@teerexness]

I adore my Giulia. Best car I've ever owned!

[@lyam656]

My grandfather is planning on buying the stelvio. He has owned 3 Alfas in his life. People underestimate Alfa Romeo as a brand , they’re actually an amazing car brand. Getting into the car feels like getting into a brand new Lamborghini , the wow factor is incredible.

[@HeraclesdelaCosta]

i second that: Alfa is massively underrated, except by the happy few who continue to enjoy it!

[@GianzSSD]

We have a 2019 Giulia Veloce with all the extras and it’s phenomenal. We love driving it and it’s a love affair!

[@deerjerkydave]

Just got one last week and it is so fun to drive over the MB c250 I had. Driving is now a joy every time.

[@fergalflanagan8979]

Brilliant review of a truly fantastic but totally under appreciated(by the market) car . I have a veloce for almost 2 years… it’s a stunningly enjoyable and competent car…

[@CumminsVoortman]

One of the best Cars on the road. Incredible drive and great quality. Also Alfa Romeo are very reliable the last decade or so in particular. They have been for many years. It just has taken years to shake off the 80’s issues.

[@AndySnap]

Great review, as always 👍 Owning an Alfa tells the world you've got a bit of style and individuality. Merc has some of this too, in a Germanic way. Got a BMW or Audi, and you're saying my management job pays quite well, and I like being part of a herd...

[@chidlowt]

It always feels special doesn't it.

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

Perfect summary of the premium car brands and their owners in a couple of sentences.

[@billdean.x]

I absolutely love mine! I wouldn’t want anything else

[@vanaramauk]

I can see why... :-D Mark.

[@mmaea]

Always look forward to your witty sense of humor when you review cars. Great job as usual 👍🏻

[@majorgify]

I've now watched this video countless times and it's a great review. It's also persuaded me to buy a Giulia Veloce. 😊 Thanks Mark

[@rc666]

They are exclusive and rare. Like the real good car reviews of Mark we get again and again.

[@danbernstein4694]

I just returned a Guilia to the rental company after a week while my 2019 330i was in the body shop for a minor repair, so I can do a direct comparision between the 2 cars . The Alfa is a litfle faster, and the handling really is quicker and more direct than the BMW. An absolute blast to drive. However, the 330i is just better at everything else- seats, interior, materials, etc. But I can see the other side...

[@gazlondonboy2185]

I kind of agree but the BMW is just not special.

[@danbernstein4694]

@@gazlondonboy2185 its not like the old 3 series but imo it is still the best in its class

[@DomSchiavoni]

Understand there are three different seat options on the Alfa's: 1. Base (Base/Sprint/Sport/Ti) 2. Sport (Ti Sport/2022Veloce/Extrema) 3. Lusso (Ti w/Package) I much prefer the Sport seats ribbed texture and proper bolsters to keep me snug thru the twistys and they also look much higher end than the Base. On the interior: Most are spec'd standard. However, there is an optional Leather interior package(which includes leather dash/doors/ect...w/stitching), and a Carbon package that replaces certain pieces with carbon fiber. The interior of an Alfa spec'd with both is stunning.

[@zeppkfw]

2019 has the ratty interior 2020+ is much nicer

[@DomSchiavoni]

@@zeppkfw from what I've seen in my recent 2month search(bought a 21Stelvio TiSport w/Leather&Carbon fiber package) is the interior design has remained the same throughout all years. Same Italian leather seats. Same steering wheel & aluminum shifters. Same control buttons. Just an update to the plastic material which is subtle and you def wouldn't notice if coming from an older less lux vehicle. What's potentially more important IMO is whether the particular car has the Leather package or not. This replaces many of the plastic areas with stitched leather. Sit in a 2018 with leather package and you'd think it was nicer than a 2020 without.

[@boomstickbelgian2775]

there are 2 types of people: 1: people who like the Giulia 2: people who are wrong

[@benlau4026]

68 plate giulia love it , best driving car ever! Ex A5 C class 3 series

[@princepasol152]

I've had my Alfa for about 2 years now. Honestly, the muted exhaust got to me in week 2 and I changed it to a straight pipe. It's very throaty like how it should've come from factory. Of course I changed the intake as well and tuned it. Now it does car noises that always puts a smile to my face. But of course, at the end of the day, it drives so good and comfortable even on sports mode. I wouldn't trade it for anything else, except maybe for a quadrofoglio

[@TonyAguirreJazz]

Nice review. We have a 2017 Giulia with almost 60K miles and no issues.

[@sidney1k]

Thanks Mark. Been deciding what my last petrol car might be - got it down to a Alfa Giulia Veloce really glad you’ve done this review. Need to go have a test drive and shake the piggy bank out.

[@fergalflanagan8979]

Go for it…. You’ll have no regrets… if you like your music..the Harmon Kardon audio upgrade is worthwhile

[@naaroth87]

same "Giorgio" framework is gonna be used in the new maserati Grecale, and it is goin to be implemented and slightly modified in the new STLA Large modular platform from here onward

[@thomash2806]

The Euro is the currency of the 19 countries of the Eurozone. The languages of those countries have many different plural forms. So Euro is often considered invariable so as not to have to choose which plural form would be used.

[@wasilqayyum]

Just got a 2019 Giulia Super. Its only been a week, but it's been absolutely amazing so far!

[@macc_mark]

I've had a 2018 Guilia Tecnica 2.2JTD for 2 months, in the same colour and with the same trim. I will never, ever tire of driving it, and genuinely wouldn't swap it for any other car right now. It's like being in charge of your own, comfortable, saloon-based rollercoaster. It looks amazing, has a stereo system that keeps you driving around just to hear the next song, and shifts effortlessly, especially in dynamic mode. I know this is a review of a more recent version of the car, but I paid £17k for mine and it actually seems a bargain, if I say I agree with 95% of this review. Just brilliant!

[@DiscordantVice]

Got late 2018 Veloce Q2 LSD active suspension, leather dash, sunroof, diamond cut alloys, misano blue with yellow callipers, Harmon Kardon stereo. Had from new and I still love it. Even now gets comments on how beautiful it is and the chassis is amazing, better than equivalent Merc and BMW I test drive before ordering the alfa. Superb car, it really does feel like a sports car. Very light and nimble and feels quicker than the 5.7 sec figures suggest.

[@Tyrewhisperer]

The Giorgio platform is a new EV platform now as its been changed a bit and its now called STLA Large

[@AmoLaMusicaIAC]

the chassis Giorgio is capable of plug-in hybrid and electric: the Maserati Grecale has the same chassis. Other than that, the interior quality is very very good, in pair with the most blasonate rivals: it just matters a lot how do you configure it! For the infotainment well, you're right but we're waiting a restyling in few months

[@johnmuellner8188]

With 16,000 very enjoyable miles on my 2019 Giulia, I got my first taste of Alfa quirkiness this week. Dead battery. I went on You Tube- lots of owners reporting the same problem. The happy news is some report their cars seem to run fine after the batteries are recharged. Others report having to resort to regular use of a trickle charger to keep their batteries up. I picked up a charger at Harbor Freight. Time will tell.

[@manolillo20]

I think nowadays it is not fair to say this is Alfa quirkiness, and this is one of the reasons why the brand is underestimated. If it had happened in a German car, it would be like: “Yes, it can happen.”.

[@vincentbarrett9264]

This was a great review. As an owner, I think it was very honest about its strengths and weaknesses. I think he missed a negative though, which is the difficulty in leasing these compared to the German versions. For a number of reasons the alfa lease number always look bad compared to their German counterparts.... didn't stop me though... Nobody compliments an a4 or 3 series at a gas station they're ubiquitous and find a way to blend in where as the Alfa stands out.

[@halfrousseau69]

Keen to get past the usual suspects I've been driving all my life, Audi, BMW etc etc. Son recommended the AR Guilia, but I know nothing at all about it - so I just loved the balanced tenor of this review, and now... I really do need to drive one! Nice work.

[@vanaramauk]

Thanks a lot, appreciate you saying so. With the right engine in the right spec, the Giulia is mega. 😄 Mark.

[@halfrousseau69]

@@vanaramauk Just ordered my Alfa - if it all goes wrong you're to blame... kidding.. ;) Super useful review. Thank you so much.

[@peterf46]

This looks awesome in white! I’ve got the Veloce in Rosso red and it’s a truly wonderful car to drive and to just look at. Nice video! 😀

[@stefanrook706]

Very childish to start with a reputation of Alfa-romeo. I own the Giulia now 4 years nearly. And it's my best car. The dempers are rather soft/ comfortabel then hard.

[@mytbeats]

10 years from now we se how many still on the road, ill bet its a hole lot more than many think.

[@sebastiano8565]

This car has no fake sound engineering using the speakers. Thanks for your Video anyway.

[@bojansalmic9811]

nice video , i enjoy watching it. Like Mark and his jokes. Love design of gulia , also stelvio is great piece of car . But i have MB C and that s the best car in this class.

[@valentinierik]

Impossible to compare Audi vs Alfa because? Audi is very expensive and what you got? A lot of understeer because the engine is to far in the front, oil consumption, gearbox problems. The worst car brand in the world. Compare Audi with Lada.

[@mikehounsome8063]

The Giulia is the best handleing car in its class, it uses the same ZF8 gearbox and RWD as BMW and general build quality is up there, not as polished as Audi etc but what they have built is a Itilian sports with Ferrari DNA, and boy you feel it, yes some tech is behind, but I buy a car to drive

[@dreamlover1111]

Speaking about panel gaps - right to left side gap difference on the front bonnet is enormously obvious.

[@markoneill2819]

Really liked previous Alfa estates, shame they don’t make a Giulia estate.

[@nessuno5403]

There's the Stelvio instead

[@LincolnRobinson]

Love the humour 😂 ❤

[@MrZaragon62]

Fab review Mark I might just might have one of these next time ......unless the 'electric' pull is too strong.' (actually as it stands at the moment 80% of our electricity comes from coal to make the electric)

[@johngarnham5772]

Different, great and huge fun to own and drive. Head turning...

[@zoltananga8872]

I own a cupra formentor TSI 245 but im seriously considering trading it to a Veloce....i just love this Alfa but i do not want to regret my decision considering the concerns about its reliablility...(i used to own a Gt and i had no problem with it so i guess these new alfas are much more reliable)

[@barnyard1911]

Hi there . Loved the video on the veloce , but please can you confirm for me , the car you were testing , didn’t actually have adaptive dampers , is that right . I couldn’t see the little damper picture in the centre of the dna button . I’m considering buying a 2018 veloce on 18 inch wheels , with the adaptive dampers and I’m hoping that the ride will be much better . What does anybody think please .

[@willh9386]

Superb review here Marc absolutely class

[@thechojiin]

Sport Billy? He's a hero from another planet.

[@CamperIV]

Excellent review, very honest. After having driven this car I completely agree with you, tho I did find it very comfy but I guesss that's a subjective thing. I'm buying my brand new Giulia 147kW 200hp soon. Looking forward to more reviews :D

[@vanaramauk]

Thanks Ivan. Mark 😁

[@rotoehu9266]

Have to say the fit of that bonnet doesn’t give me much confidence around the build quality, unless it’s just a trick of the light/filming angles? (5:25)

[@Jay-B1750]

Its not shut properly its got two latches either side of the headlights

[@Britishdave09]

nerr, beautiful interior but Audi A4 with AWD purr's. The problem in North America is, no one see's Alfa sticking around and so few are sold here, mechanics don't know or don't care to know how to fix them.

[@julianowens4071]

Really interesting review,love it,I think it will be my next car

[@nervo6321]

Changed my 4 series for a Giulia…so much more fun to drive.

[@davidecozzolino5715]

There is a big difference between gulia uadrifoglio tested by top gear and a common one 2.0 diesel

[@thebigcheese6606]

Doing great, Mark my top ass reviewer.

[@redpineapple9908]

Was trying to decide between a '23 Ti or Veloce. Now leaning towards Veloce. Thanks! PS: had to google saloon UK slang

[@jasonyu6649]

This is a car that I would like to have.

[@majorgify]

I'm trying to decide between a Giulia Veloce and a BMW 330i. My head says 330i, my heart says Giulia. Is it just me or is the bootlid on the Giulia a bit flimsy?

[@iainduncan3409]

Buy the Guilia

[@majorgify]

I decided to buy a Giulia Veloce and took delivery a few days ago. I love it already. 🙂

[@hellocookie5932]

The car being driven is the old model, not 2022.

[@davidshaw2919]

Beautiful car and great review. Was there a bit of CGI on the slow mo A road scene. Class review anyway 👍

[@a004]

Great review. I'm subscribing

[@vanaramauk]

Thank you 😊 Mark.

[@AlbertManiscalco]

two jeeps are based on it as well as the grecale

[@SoldatX2]

I daily drive a 4C 😎.

[@The_Real_Cvh]

Good review, but please, PLEASE spell Alfa correctly. It’s Alfa, not Alpha as written on the thumbnail.

[@oliverstemp9132]

The New Jeep Grand Cherokee is based on the Giulia platform. So it did get some use.

[@carcrazynik]

To add to the argument as well, the Giulia is SIGNIFICANTLY more reliable than every single other option mentioned in this video other than the Stelvia. Funny enough, the Volvo S60 is the worst reliable of the bunch. Every reliability rating that's been given to every car in this list has the Alfa at the top. Don't get me wrong. It's not a Toyota or a Honda or anything. But repair costs were like 1/3rd of BMW and 1/7th of Audi or Mercedes. 😂 Idk why this myth of them being unreliable came from.

[@ryanm.3681]

bro! the "G'' is silent lol

[@michaelopere5424]

The right pronunciation is Quadrifolio the g is silent.

[@vanaramauk]

Cool... how do you pronounce all the other letters? :-D Mark.

[@michaelopere5424]

@@vanaramauk Great question,the right pronunciation is "Afla Romeo Gulia quadrifolio verde" Italian is spoken in the same its written,though the word G is silent when is situated directly before the letter L or N.

[@FertileG]

You're awesome

[@thedankknight786]

I have a 2021 and here are my issues: The clicking of plastic around the odometer (poor workmanship), the multimedia screen is beyond tiny, the backup camera seems out of the year 2005, turbo lag, and the software could be improved if you compare it to competitors like BMW.

[@Ben-bs4od]

Sure. Electronic brakes is something I really want from a brand whose electronics are known as complete rubbish. That's exactly the kind of car I want to be one of the first to use electronic brakes, so when the electronics slowly fail one day, the person is left wondering where that giant emergency brake was supposed to be. I wouldn't even buy electronic brakes from a Japanese brand and you're telling me to trust an Alfa a few years down the line!!!!?????

[@Ron_Dainger]

Sport Billy!!!

[@saintetienne755]

You have to stop saying "right" so many times - you not a Yankie, right! Doh!!

[@FertileG]

13:31

[@Dnariobeats1289]

They need to drive a Kia

[@Dreador.]

Had one and a half Alfa’s both let me down, both had things that didn’t work half the time - sat nav that took 30 mins to realise where it was for instance - but loved them both - which is saying some thing as the half was the Alfa Arna

[@davidn5334]

What year was it ?????

[@emiliomoncher154]

@@davidn5334 It was 40 years agò

[@sandippatel1969]

Nice to drive. A bit noisy. Interior is cheap. Infotainment is from another era. Crap. Excellent driving position. Shifters obstruct the indicators. Steering wheel is a bit nasty

[@logangiraffe]

i'm sorry, 38.2 mpg? 😂

[@richardburns9772]

Bro lookin like a Gay Lance Bass.

[@oliverstemp9132]

I’ve always though the Giulia was boring looking and had a bad interior for the quite high prices. At least it’s got red seats. The Tonale is much better. It’s a shame not not of Alfas 5 year plans in the last 15 years have worked out. Hopefully Stellantis can get it working.

[@NigelRudyard]

Stylish, lots of heritage, will be great to drive. Wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.

[@rlsedition]

Your loss.

[@NigelRudyard]

@@rlsedition Oh I'm sure it is. I'm sure it'd be a lovely drive.

[@teop7887]

Seriously, Who the F listens to the opinion of a guy like that???

[@vanaramauk]

Not you, obviously, but that’s cool. Some people do. A guy like what though? Out of interest. I’m just wondering what’s made you so angry. Tattoos? Haircut? Accent? 18 years of motoring journalism experience? 😁🤷🏻‍♂️

[@colinrenfrew48]

Alfa? Not if it’s my own money. There’s a reason the Germans and Japanese have done so well. And the Koreans are coming in strong.

[@profemeritus534]

And that reason is mainly political economy. The Germans call it Deutschland AG, the Japanese keiretsu, the Koreans chaebol. Once you learn too much about these schemes you'd much rather support the Italian maffia as the underdog against the big syndicates. Success of mass market automotive brands have little to do with their actual technical details, it's mostly about how much materials and added value you can offload from an economy at the highest profit margins possible.

[@DonViToCRLNE]

You should inform yourself instead of sticking to think like the mass. There are plenty of sources that show that Alfa is not better or worse than its european competitors. Japanese are the ,,best". And never put germans and japanese on the same level. Its an insult for the japanese.

[@bigalxyz]

First innit

[@vincentmckernan68]

Shame it’s so uncomfortable, as otherwise I’d be seriously interested. Great review, Mark.

[@richardwild76]

I've got one (Veloce trim) and I don't find it uncomfortable. Couple of months ago I drove it 5 hours to Cornwall and back and felt fine.

[@vanaramauk]

Yeah, sometimes a seat just doesn’t suit someone over long distances. This one didn’t for me but it’ll be fine for most I’m sure. 🙂 Mark.

[@fergalflanagan8979]

It is by no means an uncomfortable car..quite the opposite…it just takes a little while to adjust to the seats…in my first weeks of owning the giulia..I found the drivers seat a little uncomfortable on a long journey….roll on two years now and I find the car brilliant on long journeys…no pains or aches and just a fantastic drivers car…

[@gbphil]

But it’s boring! They’ve made it so Germanic, like Citroen did with their C5, I rejected a Veloce 280 for a Scirrocco R in 2018. Didn’t regret my decision once. The steering was neutral, the power delivery was smooth but my R was lairy.

[@nessuno5403]

A fancy VW Golf better? 😂😂😂

[@gbphil]

@@nessuno5403 Oh yeah!!!! Brutal power delivery, DSG gearbox, 0-60 in high 5’s, 155mph genuine, magnetic dampers, wider track, superb aggressive coupe stance with rear flared quarter panels, 4 bucket seats, E-differential, 235/35 YR19 all round and pops and bangs to boot from the exhaust (although a bit too much) best paint option of ultra-violet (purple). In two years of lease (10k miles a year), cost me £230 for the 16k service and a pair of tyres having swapped them over back to front and £330 a month with no deposit. the Veloce was £280 with a zero option spec at the time).

[@nessuno5403]

@@gbphil boring VW to those who can afford better cars 😀 Funny how you mention (a slow) 0-60 in the 5s, but it does highlight your childish mentality.

[@gbphil]

@@nessuno5403 each to their own. Just trying to entertain and educate as the Veloce was low 6’s. My Alfa would be a Stelvio Quadrafollio and I would be happy with an E63S as a keeper and. Lotus Carlton as a classic.

[@nessuno5403]

@@gbphil you need to spell and not brag about a utilitarian vehicle that has nothing to do with a saloon like the Giulia. And now you mention an SUV. Enough said 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@pt020]

This review is waste of time.

[@vanaramauk]

Why?

[@GROUNDHOGRACING]

I liked your review a lot! Since 2016 I wanted a Giulia Q..but with all wheel drive...so I waited untill 2021...I ended up buying a veloce Q4 and with a new exhaust and a remap most negative things you stated (on which I agree on as well) could be removed:) sound and acceleration improved quite a bit! I am very happy with the decision. If you want check out some hobby pov driving videos on my channel:) greetings from Switzerland🦫🏁🇨🇭