Driving the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce 241hp with TCT double clutch gearbox

Driving the 2016 Giulietta Veloce with the TCT double clutch gearbox

[@rlinkandroidauto-xe9sg]

1) About the brakes, the first thing I noticed when I drove this car the other day. The "deadzone" of the brake is much larger than in most cars. You press it in quite a bit without it doing anything. 2) The next thing I noticed, was the sound. It's quite an "extrovert" (and it wasn't even a QV version). It's something that takes some used to if you're coming from a more "introvert" car. You can really hear the exhaust, especially in Dynamic mode and in the lower gears. It does sound really nice tho :) But for a family car, I'm afraid my wife and kids might complain about the noise somewhat. 3) The third thing were the seats (and driving position). The seats look and feel amazing, but are pretty hard (at least the all-leather version). Not great for those long journeys. And the driving position is somewhat weird. I don't know why, it just feels off. The steering wheel's position might be too low? Not sure, the driving position is just not quite right. 4) Another thing that I found very noticeable was the steering/driving itself. Suspension is somewhat stiff (which isn't the best combination with the stiff seats, I might add), but by being stiff driving the car feels really good. Steering is really responsive, car stays planted, minimum body roll when throwing it through corners. Pretty nice if you like actual driving! 5) Lastly, not a fan of the automatic transmission, or maybe I have to get used to it. It's pretty smooth in "Normal" mode and becomes more aggressive in "Dynamic" mode, which is nice. But I don't know, maybe I just don't like that the car decides for me when to change gears. A lot of times I am sort of waiting for the gear changes to happen and it takes longer than I expect. Probably just have to get used to it. Another thing about this automatic transmission is that it is pretty quick! You find yourself over the speedlimit in no time lol. That's a good and bad thing.

[@lyndondavies751]

Addictive power 🍀👌🏻

[@andybelf]

😁👍

[@ritamatters9129]

Such sweet thunder

[@andybelf]

😊👍👍

[@NapoliTube1]

I love the TCT paddle and double clutch gearbox. But once I read on YT that a guy had a problem and the car wouldn't start. On the display was written: "gear not found" ... I felt a cold shiver ... 🤣😢

[@andybelf]

McLaren have the same problems sometimes 🤷‍♂️😂😂

[@mualup]

I miss the sound of the induction noise. My induction sound generator broke and I had to blank it. It sounds very muted after that.

[@andybelf]

Many hate it and many love it😄

[@mualup]

@@andybelf I love it too. It sounds awesome! 😃

[@DutchDetailer]

How do you compare this with DSG from Volkswagen? Is it the same smooth and quick gear changes? Do you have experience with the two transmissions?

[@andybelf]

DSG is bit faster with the shift paddles... And sometimes in automatic mode the TCT dont do what i want😄

[@DutchDetailer]

@@andybelf but comparing it with each other? Is it worth it?

[@andybelf]

@@DutchDetailer for me yes... But i love Alfa Romeo 🤷‍♂️😂

[@mutiantonboy]

Is it the same with you, when you drive with slowly gas example from 2nd to 3rd gear, the clutch hits?

[@andybelf]

Yes same... Many TCT have it🤷‍♂️

[@knutstraatman6192]

I have the same thing, only from 2nd to 3rd, nothing wrong with the tct, no worries :)

[@konte1995]

is this stock exhaust? any mods on the engine?

[@andybelf]

Engine stock... Exhaust Ragazoon H2 Line Rear silencer

[@knutstraatman6192]

Do you notice the gear changes, especially in low revs? Not in terms of sound but feeling/shaking etc

[@andybelf]

Much shaking when its cold.... And sometimes a little kick in the a$$ at low revs😂

[@knutstraatman6192]

@@andybelf Thnx for your response, mine does the same thing! Especially when its cold indeed.

[@mualup]

Came in to say mine does the same thing! Annoying!

[@suvirsatyendra493]

I’ll come in here to say mine does the same 😂

[@knutstraatman6192]

@@suvirsatyendra493 It can be annoying but I realised that the giulietta is not the only car that does this; a golf gti does the same. It is just something (sporty)dual clutch cars do :)

[@Marco-ov5ix]

It is reactive under 2000rpm?

[@andybelf]

Turbo lag? Yes but not much😊

[@Marco-ov5ix]

@@andybelf oh yes i meant that.

[@TheRealAnonymus]

How much torque?

[@andybelf]

350 😊

[@Fullpower26]

Gearbox tct is speed ????

[@andybelf]

You mean if the tct is fast? Yes but a DSG works better