Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe in-depth review - Carbuyer

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The Alfa Romeo 4C is a two-door sports car that's powered by a 1.75-litre turbocharged engine. It costs from £51,500 and aims to provide Italian supercar thrills for at an affordable price. It looks great and is fun to drive, but is it all as good as it seems? Watch the review to find out!
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[@stephenkoh6854]

owning an alfa is like "u love it but u hate.....but u actually love it.....but well indeed u hate it..........but at the end of the day u still love it

[@zioslayerbear8592]

I feel like a King everytime i get inside my 156GTA 😊

[@user-ig8ee7zf8f]

U´re sick to hate this best car evver built( in MY specs ) 🤣 TK🇳🇴

[@chawlalakshay008]

Matt should be in The Top Gear!!

[@ayrtonnewcombe-bland4643]

Yeah he sud be he would be grate but not as good a clarkson

[@chawlalakshay008]

Yea but certainly better than the new ones...

[@Bkrzemb]

+Ayrton Newcombe-bland no one will ever be as good as Clarkson, Clarkson made Top Gear, Top Gear

[@ayrtonnewcombe-bland4643]

+Blue .Krzeminski ikr not the same if him of radio 2 dose it 😪

[@mamunrahman6242]

No mr.bean should be the new top gear presenter 😂 (rowan atkinson)

[@senseihEnRY16]

rear three quarter for me, but to be honest this car looks absolutely perfect from any angle. btw, this is definitely the best car review in youtube and mainly because of Matt's hilarious performance.

[@mathieu3004]

Way more an eyecatcher then the Boxter will ever be

[@odinikita4821]

Not really.

[@hankwilliams5622]

@@odinikita4821 said the Gooling, Fuling.....

[@fastsardine7829]

@@odinikita4821 yes really, the only cayman that loogs good is the gt4, wich is twice the price

[@user-mt3zz7hk2e]

@@odinikita4821I never seen a crowd around a caymen. I drive the 4c and everyone stares at it. Everyone.

[@odinikita4821]

@@user-mt3zz7hk2e ok then , good for you, enjoy your 4c and I'll enjoy my cars.

[@MohamedBishr_IT]

Of course it is not practical, this car is a sport car my friend :)

[@boy638]

+Mohamed Bishr Yeah but a similarly priced Cayman is more practical.

[@BoraMarkovic]

+Mohamed Bishr Sports car being unpractical was an issue of 20years ago. Not in 2016. A cayman is proper sports car that you can drive daily your whole life.

[@fredrikmelin1490]

+Bora Markovic the 4c isnt supposed to be a daily driver, its much more track oriented than a cayman

[@t1agosantos]

+Bora Markovic well there are other sports cars that are more pratical then a cayman. Some of them have space for 5 people. And bags. And a cayman for daily drive? Only if you don't have kids. And don't go to the supermarket.

[@boofdfast]

Well said, Mohamed... I daily drove my 91 Alfa Romeo 164S for almost a year. While fast and roomy for a sedan, no Alfa is practical. You just love em, if you love to drive cars.

[@shadymike88]

love matt's presentation and humour!

[@MGsergiu]

I'm not sure I've had so much fun watching one of your reviews, Matt! Well done!

[@sparklyqueen12]

Remember when he was still on Carbuyer

[@MatanF15]

Great car, great review, Matt I really like how you test cars, you are the only Car Buyer reviewer I watch.

[@MrHitman246]

the giulia 2016 is going to rock us sport market, alfa romeo is comin back

[@Electricalwav]

agreed what a beautiful car.

[@DanM012324]

+MrHitman246 If they ever get round to putting it on sale..

[@bl00dra1nn]

+MrHitman246 there is no way that alfa is going to sell, it's too flashy and tacky, and it's trying to be a bmw 3 series or audi a4 too much for me to consider it above them.

[@kraenk12]

+MrHitman246 yeah, sure..they've been trying fpor decades.

[@kraenk12]

+derbigpr500 Actually you are right...it looks like a 3-series copy not an A4!

[@satinderkhera5683]

Glad 👍 Matt is back

[@g00dfeeling]

Art, passion and technical perfection that only Alfa can bring together in one car.

[@exploringwithwheels]

Nice to see Matt is back.

[@FreedCornet743]

Matt, thank God your back!

[@SwPiotrek]

When i've heard Matt's voice I already knew that this will be great review :)

[@Luminary2024]

this guy does the best reviews ever keep it up. You constantly do a fantastic job at reviewing cars

[@CaptHotah]

Dunno man, i don't see a future for him at all

[@Luminary2024]

@@CaptHotah wow I now realize I been watching his reviews this long for cars I’d never buy lol

[@jamesydunlop]

Another simply superb video review. Thank you Matt.

[@BrownKow100]

saw this car today in person, it's so beautiful, and the exhaust is marvelous

[@jake.wreggy6703]

I've been waiting for this episode of car buyer since the 4c was made

[@leonardolupini3484]

I own a 4C. Love the car, handling, style, sound. Wish it was manual thoughl!!!!!

[@themaskedguitarman]

Gassn Vains I agree. However, most of us who drive manual do so not because we want to be the fastest. We do it because of the pure driving pleasure. Nothing beats driving a manual car hard through the country. Having complete control, having to rev match on your down shifts and time your changes for the exit without some computer doing it for you. If I wanted to win a race. I'd buy a dual clutch auto. If I wanted to enjoy an true driving experience, I'd buy a manual.

[@SoulPapiii]

what city u in would u reccomend

[@a.edw.160]

Phil ER I think you missed why people like manuals. It isn’t the speed of the shifts.

[@hakimHAKIM-uc7kq]

@@philer9670 you clearly haven't driven a car in your life

[@RunTheTape]

After driving a manual for hundreds of thousands of kilometers I need to say I'm not missing it. I don't want it back, not for a moment, in fact I hate the manual box so much, I remember dreading going to work every day with one. It's fun on B roads though. But then again you also get the same amount of fun with paddles on a ZF8HP box or a DCT. Manual is dead and it should stay dead.

[@VoloKinProject]

I dream of having one for myself one day.

[@oscardominguez1680]

VoloKin Project You will!!

[@VoloKinProject]

Oscar Dominguez I'm working on it:) Thanks for the encouragement.

[@born2vehicles479]

VoloKin Project you will Make it easily!

[@VoloKinProject]

+Born2Vehicles I'm 40k short so far:)

[@Mandrak789]

Yeah it's kinda nice but to be honest I would prefer comeback of legendary Fiat Coupe. Instead, they killed that great car so that the Alfa gets to build their sporty image. And don't even get me started about Lancia's fate in group. Fucking Alfa!

[@mustsilm]

Quite sexy. The car is nice too.

[@samvrs]

Me and my step dad absolutely love this car! Hope he gets one!!😍🤤

[@randommovies5710]

one of ur best reviews man...

[@PsychoMonsteRSlick]

we love you matt!!

[@kmckenzie2461]

By far the best car reviewer!!!

[@carguy4282]

Thanks Matt for the review. Lot of downsides to the 4C but i've got my heart set on buying one. Love it, like it and live it. Like your car review Matt. Your funny comments make me laugh. Like the basic shortness of the reviews as well. Keep up the great reviews. Think the 4C looks beautiful. I would hug it too.

[@jasona8047]

thank God he's back

[@thecat4272]

The split segment ruse from half way through the video made me laugh :-) Matt does the most amusing car videos on the web whilst still taking the car seriously!

[@hitsii_0077]

Finally mat is back 👍🏻

[@supermanmiah]

He's back

[@den_525]

Mat is BACK!!

[@aamirafzal3992]

Matt is the best person for car reviews.

[@saleemfabola5813]

I just saw Alfa Romeo today was so amazing never had of alfa romea bt today I discovered something new

[@targaflorio3239]

Great review. The Italian standard then. Gorgeous to look at. Difficult to live with. Nice one Carbuyer.

[@allenNYinfiniti]

Awesome review!

[@adrianmarius4841]

Great review! I wish that Alfa Romeo have made an Alfa Romeo 4c quadrifoglio 🍀

[@m44nee]

Matt is awesome. Great review. Hilarious!

[@danyalsarwar7836]

Don't leave Carbuyer, Matt!!!

[@ilibertywalkedmybaconct4445]

Danyal Sarwar hes at carwow now

[@helloreviews]

Danyal Sarwar look at him now, competing with top gear

[@fredsalfa]

Nice review

[@thestarwarskid3597]

love how this car looks

[@nawazwaseem2219]

I'm buying the Giulia 2.2 Diesel.. I can't wait!!

[@Pete762]

Guys, this is an Alfa Romeo. I would have this almost over anything. Even though it's expensive this is an enthusiast's car not some rich guy's toy. It captures the essence of driving pleasure and that is priceless these days....

[@ClydeHalfmoon]

This car is like 50,000 it's just awesome

[@aljack1979]

needraintodrift Reminds me of my Lotus elise days

[@whitenacho7868]

needraintodrift I'm commenting late here but I saw a 4c today irl and it was stunning so I came to watch this. This is a car I would by if I'm able to afford it some day :)

[@BenzinioB]

Matt rules! :D 1st - I still prefer Alfa 8C 2nd - This car should be manual

[@martinallenuk]

The 8C is a £120,000+ car mate.

[@BenzinioB]

Martin Allen Yeah... but most of us can't afford £50 000 4C as well, so as a dream car I prefer C8... spider ;)

[@Pandamasque]

+benzfen 3rd - if it has no gas-strut on the hatch it should have roll up windows.

[@WanderingFriar]

Of course you prefer the 8c... everybody does! It’s also Koeniggsegg money at £200k+ 😡

[@user-yu8vc8of7t]

4c=MINI FERRARI

[@acuras4ever]

Holy shit this car is sexier than Rebecca 😍😍

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

and just as practical

[@SoulPapiii]

looollol

[@eddiegray793]

No way

[@XFHU]

No no no Rebecca is much much better 😉🤣

[@WanderingFriar]

... and Rebecca is pretty sexy!

[@tocmelea]

Good review. Good looking car. It reminds me of Lotus Elisa.

[@muhammedabbas242]

Matt, we missed you a lot!

[@ArturoPerez-si2xk]

We can see him in Carwow, but miss him here in Carbuyer

[@jamesralph5908]

At least they got Matt back for the ultimate dream car, good old Alfa

[@bobbelcher678]

We miss you!!

[@ltjamescoopermason8685]

Front three quarters view ! Cool !

[@rockroyaltymc]

being a serial classic 911 owner, I made the switch to a 4C in November and I'm loving this car... almost 5000kms done in the past 4ish months, the launch edition came with all the goodies like parking sensors and all, its a small car so rear visibility is not much of an issue while parking, however the main concern is always the 3/4 visibility, that's annoying when you want to change lanes at speed, and exiting the car is very undignified... still better than a lotus elise and the exige, but if you're into practicality, defs go for the cayman... but this car sounds better and I love cornering speeds on it and the way it handles it... steering isnt the best in a straight line... its weird to say this, but it is true... needs a tighter rack.

[@Silentwitness1978]

The steering is very sensitive to tyre pressures. The manual says they should be 25 front and 29 rear. If they are in the 30's the car is very light on centre.

[@martinhenschel8654]

Very cool video. Was waiting for carbuyer to review this car for months now. Unfortunately I have not yet seen the Alfa 4C in real life here in Hamburg, Germany.

[@Gremlin2427]

How about now!?

[@martinhenschel8654]

@@Gremlin2427 Still not have seen this car - unfortunately

[@Vandal42]

Ever since I first saw the Alfa 4C - reminds me of the Stinger from Grand Theft Auto 3

[@WanderingFriar]

Matt, you hugged the Alfa’s rump! 🤣😂🤣 Beautiful car... aaahhh one day, one day!

[@andreaskingbo3039]

Definitely agree with you Matt!

[@5725Hurley]

Love this thing... I'm getting one

[@davisdesigns1153]

Will be a future classic

[@zapryder9939]

please do a review on the new ford everest. Will be very helpfull.

[@adamglover252]

Hey carbuyer o would love to see more reviews on sports cars the lotus Evora or the new suburu wrx

[@adamglover252]

i*

[@alstjr]

nice editing

[@bilalmodak4103]

I just plain love it

[@PramadakM]

I would love it if you could review latest BMW M6 GranCoupe

[@mbrunocondello]

Top video !!!!!

[@michaelkennedy8573]

Massive silver drilled and slotted brake discs would make that perfect!

[@keepmovingjumping]

I like the front, but all and all what a beautiful car!

[@nickolaibrowne]

By making this car totally uncompromised/uncomfortable, Alfa have managed to arrange things so that the only people seen driving this car are the ones who really want it-- not just flabby old farts with oodles of cash. What a fantastic way to advertise this car as an enthusiast's machine, rather than one of many irrelevant flights of fancy for the affluent. That, paired with the pricing, makes this car one of Alfa Romeo's smartest branding exercises.

[@william2735]

Beautiful car!

[@atizeg]

I'd like to see a Lotus Exige review. -Thanks.

[@shubhamjain1525]

sir please give the review of honda s660

[@MoAV15]

2:35; that was funny when he did the conclusion in the middle of the video.

[@kindhestenkaj9056]

It´s a peace of art. I saw one today. In red. I took some fotos.

[@TheSuperMotoHooligan]

I like big bright high beams!!!

[@bhatiamayank007]

Rear 3/4 is so amazing

[@LoreleiG82]

Love love love!!

[@canto_v12]

Aren't dental chairs actually rather comfy?

[@Bfmv4Life11]

Think he means the ones in the waiting room mate they are appalling compared to the actual chair haha

[@gamenationjohn5999]

Front 3/4 is stunning

[@ChelseaFCMario]

Beautiful car.. i miss my 159 now :(

[@Fillipe.356]

wow, it's super light!

[@hardiansyahputra8632]

finally matt

[@Mr5maggio]

beautiful

[@hughstultz7849]

Yes, Matt should be on TG. I hear they are getting some cricketer to fill in for the Friends star. Did Matt do a used car show a few years ago with some female Porsche racer. Any way, good honest review.. it’s good but not perfect but it is a proper beautiful Alfa for the connoisseur. Rarity means its value will appreciate.

[@bananaman8425]

The 4c is like a person thats is like i hate you, i love you

[@hallquiche]

It needs the classic clover Alfa rims. It's a dream.

[@phenomanal356]

I have this car and i love it for its beauty mistakes and preformance

[@heinedenmark]

You buy this thing for weekends.. but I would take the Spider version, without the sport package.

[@alessandrocolombo2502]

Looking back at this video and its worth 70K minimum in italy rn !!!

[@goldmax3352]

In launch control doesn't the car change gear for you for optimum acceleration? Just seems weird he cocked up the gear change.

[@HesteBremse]

Would like to see a 4C set up for rally ;D

[@ViewfinderChris]

This first stuff he says reminds me of the movie The World's End.

[@SoulPapiii]

idk if i want this i think imma have to test drive it to see how i really feel about it

[@emrico]

actually that's not launch control, when it's holding the revs you have to pull the downshift paddle then the revs go even higher and it lunches on full boost

[@raunonuut6656]

I like the 4C in general. I'm not that picky about specific looking angles. There, I said it.

[@annonymus.]

Mat watson is the king of car reviews

[@Pikekartel]

Good review and very funny and entertaining... Keep up the good work and please teach that boring grandad from Telegraph a lesso or two on good reviews and sound quality he makes Rebecca look bad. If i had a say in it I would prefer you (Matt) and Rebecca. Your're the best combination.

[@rs786shaheen]

Best presenter

[@roilavi271180]

Best car review ever ! Not so far the Alfa..

[@mhmdd]

Mat could make a great Top Gear host.

[@mauricedorman5692]

I love it

[@platonicgamer]

I do wish they got rid of the insect headlights. I think they changed them for the US version