Here's Why You Should Consider Buying An Alfa Romeo 4C in 2021

In this video i cover why someone should consider buying an Alfa Romeo 4C in 2021. The Alfa Romeo 4c is a fast little rocket ship of a car and delivers a driving experience thats uncommon in most modern cars. IN 2014, Alfa Romeo released the 4c in North America and after some initial success, the popularity for the 4c went down hill. As a result of that, there are very few 4c's in existing today. After some research i discovered that roughly 2,000 4c has been made.
The Alfa Romeo 4c came in two configurations, the coupe and spider. The one im driving is the spider version and offers a cool open air experience. The 4c is fitted with a 1.75 liter turbocharged engine making 237 horsepower and 259 foot pounds of torque and it propels a body weight of only 2,500 pounds. The 4c is fast but its not blistering to where its not usable on the street. I think the power and weight, along with the balance of the manual steering make the 4c a pretty awesome car.
Index
00:00 - 0:52 Intro
0:52 - 5:28 Exterior
5:28 - 7:44 Exhaust Sound & Engine Details
7:44 - 15:56 Interior & Spider Top
15:56 - 24:39 Driving Impressions
24:40 Conclusion
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[@DriveSteady]

What do you think of the Alfa Romeo 4C?

[@DriveSteady]

Awesome, im sure you're going to love it. I can only imagine what it sounds like with a modified exhaust

[@DriveSteady]

Oh i didn't find that in my research, thanks for the info and for subbing! Hope you find what you're looking for!

[@DriveSteady]

Oh wait thats the one with the center exhaust right!?

[@DriveSteady]

Nice, I haven't heard it so ill trust your opinion but I remember seeing it in my research, it definitely looks cooler.

[@robocop3059]

The best sport car bang for your money. An amazing and fun sport car!

[@mrsamiam3290]

this is my dream car that i could actually afford

[@diabeticpony]

Buy it!

[@andygtv]

Do it

[@xxxencryptacion]

Discontinued

[@AM4project]

I believe this car will be a future classic. I can personally tell you the 4C gets tons of attention as it has an important presence and sounds much stronger than the engine size would suggest. Driving it is an event, every single time.

[@DriveSteady]

Yup, thanks for watching!

[@ontheroadalfaandi9418]

and I'm backing that up :)

[@lovemyalfa7123]

Love your reference, "driving it is an event!" This make me even more excited about my decision to get one!

[@scotttrapani5667]

BTW - as a manual transmission guy, I completely disagree that this car would be better with a manual. The transmission absolutely works in this car.

[@Jurgonkitfok]

I bought a 4C about a month ago. I love it! It is such a fun car! It’s feels like I’m in a track car Everytime I hop in.

[@MrLuminarious]

Ohhh... I haven’t forgot about this car... I just don’t have the money this is my favorite car

[@ulisesalarcon6481]

You forgot to mention race mode on the DNA toggle. Push forward for 5 seconds and it goes into race mode. Also the gages change with each mode you choose from. The 4 c is actually faster then the cobra you mentioned. It also has launch control. With a few upgrades this car is a beast of a machine. The 4c shines in the track not on a straight line.

[@jamesroseby3823]

Nice review. The ‘upside down triangle’ of the front grill is actually the representation of a Medieval shield used by European knights.

[@valeriobertucci6159]

just arrived to me monday....red alfa...waiting for all documents. And i bought a central exhaust in titanium.....can't wait to drive it

[@niosanfrancisco]

Great video ! Just picked up 18 Spider ! awesome car

[@coreykononchuk]

I bought a Launch Edition last week, after wanting one since they came out in 2015. This car is bananas!! A pain in the butt to get in an out of (especially mine; it has Sparco seats with Sabelt harnesses and some other track mods) but an event every time you drive it and be prepared to get a lot of attention! I replaced my 997 Porsche 911S and while I will miss the everyday usability of the 911, the Alfa just feels so much more special! Can't wait to get it to the track and start putting some lap times down :-D

[@DriveSteady]

It does delivery in the "experience" category

[@SoldatX2]

I push off the door latch on the body to get out as its a strong anchor point and prevents me from using the body to get out of the car. I also have a 2015 LE in Alfa Rosso.

[@scotttrapani5667]

I have. 2016 with Track Packsge and use it as a daily driver. Absolutely love every aspect of this car. Currently, the car has 47k miles with no significant issues. You will, however, learn to live with various rattles and gremlins. Will NEVER sell this car caddictive even after 5 years

[@DriveSteady]

Couldn't agree more on the addictive part

[@BCEngineer321]

Wow you got me beat. I my 2016 Spider only has 20k. I don't see me selling mine either.

[@whoprofits2661]

Completely agree, the 4c is a classic with true focus on driving enjoyment.

[@avaxis]

One of the better 4C reviews. Well done.

[@MB-zt9eo]

Nice review! It is not forgotten at all!! Price is growing up in Europe very fast every month! And also in US you start to understand finally this Amazing Car! I have one and I’m super happy about it! It is not a daily car! It is like a speciale wine to be served on your special occasions! One h in the we and is better than all the antistress ready in the market!

[@robocop3059]

Since production stopped, the price is climbing steadily. Grab one before they are all gone or prices become ridiculous.

[@samyb2834]

@tigerarmyrule Poor sales

[@DragonKnightX12]

@tigerarmyrule It's a good looking car, but I don't know about being worth $70K. Specially when you can buy a C8 instead.

[@ontheroadalfaandi9418]

@@DragonKnightX12 I'd say the low volume, being an alfa..etc..it makes it a bit more interesting a bit more intriguing. obviously, a lot down on performance compared to the C8, but the 4C will definitely be a classic :)

[@stacyholtzman8197]

@@samyb2834 Poor sales until they were all gone, now the prices are going up every day.

[@Fumbiii16]

even if it goes up i dont think people will buy. get yourself a viper buddy

[@andygtv]

Great video👍😀

[@filipo5976]

The spider always had the same headlight as the north American specs, I own a coupe and love this car! Nice review 👍

[@lj8612]

I'm 6'3" and I fit in fine

[@davidhuynh8973]

fineee lol how would it be as a daily at 6'3 tho

[@lj8612]

@@davidhuynh8973 Didn’t say it’d be a good daily 😂😂😂 It’s a phenomenal car...and for short road trips or track days it’s fine. But daily? Nahh

[@xxxencryptacion]

Nice video

[@nunziogalioto1901]

I love this type of cars ..the 4c is unique and special

[@ontheroadalfaandi9418]

I 100% confirm :D

[@shottaslim8378]

Great Review!! Bro

[@kamanawanalea772]

Just found your channel and damn you deserve more subs lol pretty good content ima keep up

[@NinjaNik]

if you buy this and complain about storage space, then you bought the wrong car

[@DriveSteady]

Great point

[@mykelmeero2298]

Yeah if you want space go buy a jeep wrangler or a truck

[@bklenster123]

Very good video, thank you. Bought a 2015 4C a month ago to compliment my Giulia. I am coming off long string of American classic and modern muscle cars as hobby car, but think the 4C feels so much more special than anything I ever owned. To those on fence because of some of the comments around lack of storage, challenge of getting in and out and other nits, I say get it. All those complaints can be applied to an F1 car, but I bet the F1 car is a blast to drive. One thing I didn't understand was comment around DCT shift delays, whole point of DCT is to not have a delay and in my opinion, this car has the best auto I have ever driven.

[@ontheroadalfaandi9418]

totally backing that up :D

[@waynemiller1609]

Nice review,filthy car!!!

[@domdegood5376]

The up side triangle is called a ' shield'. comes from mediaeval soldiers protection.

[@RobertKarlBerta]

Own a 2015 Launch Edition 4C that I bought new. Still love it. Have had other ALFAs and other sports cars plus lots of other brands from US, Germany, Japan, England. The 4C is really special. With a couple of simple mods it is an amazing car. Better tires, get a good alignment, set toe to 0 in front. Not in its element on long straights or boring highways....get it in the twisties on a mountain road, or tight road course or autocross. They have proven to be very reliable and bullet proof on the track with above mods and track focused brake pads. Had a 1970 ALFA spider I bought new and kept for over 40 years. ALFAs are keepers. IF you want one better get it now....prices used are going up now that they are at the end of the run of the model. Just a last run of special edition 2020s (22 in US and few in Canada) and that is it. And no ...mine is not for sale!

[@AR4COwnersclub]

Nice description of the Alfa Romeo 4C - Spider but you forgot one thing, namely the Race stand in the D.N.A. switch, which can be activated by the D.N.A. switch to Dynamic mode and then hold it for 5 seconds so that the car automatically enters the Race mode setting.

[@BCEngineer321]

Yah love the race mode. and the two launch modes. Though it drinks gas in race mode. The low fuel warning comes on at half a tank... hehe

[@chill5251]

18:29 I don’t mind the heavy steering, it helps my biceps 💪🏼

[@byrek8975]

ThankYOU!!! This car isn’t for sissies.

[@wrongcheese]

Good review especially regarding the interior since this car was sold with a carbon fibre chassis at a price point and obviously some savings had to be made elsewhere

[@CAR_NL]

I have one for 3 years know. I have EU model which is way lighter then the US model. Also, upgraded it to 300hp and did some suspension tweets. At the moment it really is a supercar killer. On twisty roads, mountain roads and other places where you can have hard braking, slow corners, etc, this car is unbeatable. It's amazingly quick. Check out some footage on my channel. Every kilometer with this car is special. I still love it to pieces after 3 years. Never let me down and is still the beauty she was at the first day.

[@bryanb9636]

Nice ! Just subscribed to your channel.

[@robocop3059]

I think you forgot to mention Race mode and launch control. Probably the most fun options.

[@daveblock4061]

How does a computer operating your car make it more fun?

[@davidgrainger5994]

Any time an Italian car is made in limited numbers for a short time it is a very good investment. The 4C qualifies.

[@florencelam621]

Amazing car

[@lightning962]

This is my dream car believe it or not

[@MrLuminarious]

Same here!

[@lightning962]

MrLuminarious time can’t go by any faster! I have like 6+ years until I can afford one cuz of college but it’ll happen

[@DriveSteady]

Keep working guys! Invest in yourself first, the Alfa will come. I can tell you that it is a fun car with alot of character.

[@elenarobert]

5'10" is the perfect hight for all exotics!!

[@lightning962]

Height*

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

I'm 6'6" and wedged myself in there. Searching the internet to find out how to get out

[@jeffrey-f]

@@TheG60528XiJinPing dont worry bud, I called the fire department and they’re bringing the jaws of life

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

@@jeffrey-f nonono, don't hurt the alfa, I'll just stay in here

[@jeffrey-f]

@@TheG60528XiJinPing lol alright I’ll get Ubereats to deliver food to you then instead of FD

[@leszekwolkowski9856]

Basically, a baby ferrari.

[@DriveSteady]

Almost, it drives differently. But looks wise, I agree, especially from the rear. It looks like a F12

[@ontheroadalfaandi9418]

I can absolutely confirm :D

[@BCEngineer321]

I was talking with some Ferrari owners up in Atlanta, and they said if they had put a Dino badge on it would have sold like hotcakes and for 2-3 times the amount.

[@user-ig8ee7zf8f]

U are totaly wrong !!! This car weights is dry 895 kg ! Could U name 1 ferrari that is even close to that weight produced the last 40 yares ???? This i a CAR for the backroads, ferrari´s is made for Nurburgring. Those ferrari´s also uses the double of gasolin, so young guy, read more 🤣 🌟🇮🇹❤️ Even F40 from 1987´s weight is 340 kg more, and people call that car light ???? I ❤ F40, but come on,..... 🤣 TK🇳🇴

[@martingossen830]

😂

[@teoria20teor93]

I Love this pure car !!!

[@Mattblackaviation787]

My dad and I just got the chance to take this car out for a day, and it is insane.

[@Kranca2000]

I'm soooo sad they discontinued this, what a freaking cutie, I would have loved to get one

[@williamdaemke8859]

Always Looking For Another...ALFA. Imm 5’-4” on a good day, and I raised the seat to its highest, and shimmed the front up a tad for my perfect Alfa fit. Mine is the First in Oregon, now lives in my studio in SoCal, when I need inspiration of real beauty, I go and immerse myself....pure lust. Rare, fast,economical, and handles well. Whats not to love ?? Wm R Daemke...continuous Alfa boy for more than FIFTY years.

[@ontheroadalfaandi9418]

I salute that :)

[@chadbledsoe2416]

Not that it matters much, but there are pockets built into the back of the seats for a tiny bit of extra storage. There is an upgraded audio package which adds a small sub between the seats, which then deletes that small storage box. Someone mentioned race mode below, which was not covered, but you aren't going to be using that on the street much. One other note, IMO these are incredibly tunable.

[@ontheroadalfaandi9418]

true, but I would be afraid to tune mine. I wanna keep till the end of my life, if that's possible. have to take care of it :)

[@UseCodeSMii7YT]

Where can o bought it?

[@stacyholtzman8197]

A 19” Spider in my garage custom ordered in Basalt Grey. These cars were probably a little pricey for the ones that loved them and were not daily drivers (for most) making them an expensive second car. And by the way I forget that my car has no power steering...

[@cvsisinthehouse]

Thanks for the review. At least this is a true 2 seater, unlike Tesla's Roadster. Looks good, but I think I am done buying gas cars. Waiting for an electric that looks kinda like this one. If I had more money though...

[@domenicozagari2443]

The triangle is not a triangle but a shield.

[@mikehunt4375]

No intercooler in the front just the radiator, later cars have the transmission cooling duct, it’s a transverse layout so no need for one either side.

[@ontheroadalfaandi9418]

u got that right :)

[@wolfgangkoeppen52]

Cool fact, if you need a more practical 4c, get a 500 Abarth because its the same engine basically, except 1.4l and 160hp solenoid intake/SOHC exhaust 16valve

[@jimalcock5132]

Future classic- not selling mine!!

[@DriveSteady]

Agree

[@ontheroadalfaandi9418]

welcome to the club :D ain't gonna sell mine either. if we all get out of this alive, that is :D

[@GerardoMartinez-gc9wh]

Hold the release when you’re pulling on the handbrake 😏

[@fredsalfa]

No power steering, twitchy labour intensive steering, lack of basic space, lack of any technology, lack of interior design, lack of seat adjustment (feels like your sitting on a fixed bench at 90 deg) are what people didn’t like about it. If they gave it more Porsche like comfortable features it could have done better. And even a V6. But always easy to say so in retrospect. It will be unique and rare nevertheless and run circles around any similar spec Porsche

[@trevorsutherland5263]

Stop!!! Don't tell anyone about this! :-) I definitely have this on my list, as well as the Fiat 124 Abarth (manual). All those things you describe, REAL engine sounds, manual steering, etc. are rare even today. Imagine 10 years from now when you can't even buy a gas engine car what an experience like this will be worth. I may by both the 4C and the 124....

[@alphaboy1872]

Thats handbrake sound is pretty normal in older cars...

[@IraTopp]

While having my Giulia 4C serviced, the only thing I remembered about the 4C was getting a Charlie horse getting out of it.... and the seats being really uncomfy. 😒

[@roytrevisan3491]

Liked the review very fair and objective, forget to mention breaking, 60MPH (100 kph) to stop in about 90 ft, that is elite.

[@ontheroadalfaandi9418]

indeed. when friends ride with me, they're always like "break dude, come on" and I'm like "chill, this one has good breaks" :D

[@chill5251]

The car sounds like my modded 2020 elantra sport

[@deleted72636]

They should make it a 6 cylinder.

[@chill5251]

My dad owns a Shelby GT 350 aswell

[@VoySpeed]

Dude, you completely lost me at the point you started talking about the intercooler being upfront. It would have taken some very basic research and review video to find of the intercooler is on the rear left vent behind the door ;)

[@DriveSteady]

Hey! Thanks for the info, I mention that later in the review.

[@mesasartworks]

23:20 Girl look at the 4C because of its exhaust sound :D (zoom her face and put on another layer, top of this video) 25:50 Girls next to you talking about you and the car and you can feel yourself really as a popstar :)

[@mikehunt4375]

You press the button to apply and release the handbrake Jesus.

[@johntechwriter]

Yes, this guy's ignorance is rather astonishing in several areas,

[@drdoom9592]

I think if you could get one for 30k I would be all in.

[@stacyholtzman8197]

Why don’t you just shoot for a Bugatti...

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

The truth is this car is a torture device when trying to get in and out and that is what killed it. Period. There is simply no excuse for making a car today a complete pain in the ass to use.

[@CanadianCaymanRS]

Will never sell mine.

[@alphaboy1872]

Me too! And this car drives like old school Ferrari's just to clarify.

[@roytrevisan3491]

@@alphaboy1872 Me three, soooo much fun to drive. It is a drivers car if you dont like active driving that is concentrating and being present behind the wheel, its not for you. If you do its superlative.

[@TeamDrif-Tastik]

It's a nice italian sports car. With that being said. You could buy an American car that's just as nice or even nicer with double the power and less than 40k

[@miketheyunggod2534]

Only automatic?

[@DriveSteady]

Yup, no manual

[@LILOCW]

But its dual clutch

[@BN99239]

It's a sweet looking car but it doesn't make sense for the price it's at. True that it's a driver's car, but at that price point, it's missing a lot of tech and luxurious that its competitors such as the BMW Z offers. I'm a fan of the car, but like many of you who are just admiring this car, I probably wont want to own one either. People either go for an MX5 or a Z4, or go up to a Lotus if they want this kind of experience.

[@markshakespeare5146]

Great reveiw other than two things. What is your American obsession with cup holders? We lived for a hundred years without them and the supersize mcDonalds obese Soda thing! But worst the sound of the handbrake- press the button on the front you spanner!! Geeze

[@ovasov]

You said 3xx then 2xx hp

[@Zedament]

Let doug do this for u

[@gloomsouls]

Alfa Romeo never reached their full potential honestly.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

The company has been around for 110 years, so yes they have reached their potential many times over.

[@MFHyde_Garcia]

Im not looking for a luxury car 🏎😈💥

[@jordanking6939]

This is an entry level super car (a level below an Audi R8 V8). If this car had an Corvette LS3 engine swap with a twin turbo doing 600 hp, and a modified ECU, I can easily see this car going 0-60 in under 4 seconds. A custom wing, blacked out rims, and a dark matte grey paint job.

[@82Driver]

You do realize the stock 0-60 has been recorded at 4.1, right? Under 4 seconds is achievable in stock form with just an ECU tune :)

[@easezgin]

It costs 6 times the mx-5 here 😕

[@johntechwriter]

Yeah, and why does this all-carbon car weigh more than a steel Miata, seeing as both are two-seaters powered by four-bangers? Which car gives you an actual trunk, a manual shifter, power steering, a one-handed true convertible top, legendary reliability, a fantastic driving experience, and nearly 40 mpg? The one that is still in production and selling a thousand units each month in the USA: the MX-5.

[@easezgin]

@@johntechwriter I agree. I own and love my ND MX-5. It was an easy decision as it was 6 times cheaper than the 4C. If it had been half of the 4C, then there would have been a discussion.

[@AndieBlack13]

The 4C has many strikes against it...first off, the styling can be polarizing, either one loves it or finds it "too busy". While many were willing to forgive the past with horrifically rusting bodies & reliability issues...a sparse American infrastructure made them worse than Ferraris for maintenance... secondly, the utter failure to have a manual gearbox pushed away scores of possible owners, the lack of a V6 then seemed secondary. Owners were more than willing to oversee the spartan core nature of the concept, but the automatic transmission sealed its fate from the very start.

[@cereal-killer4455]

Youtibere don’t know the first thing about cars ffs. THIS IS NOT A SUPERCAR. It’s a sports car, and a damn good one.

[@user-xo2vi5eu7v]

Its a baby supercar😂 and as you can tell this one look like a supercar.

[@sorinoroviceanu144]

It is stupid to ask from a car like that what the manufacturer did not provide you with and it"s not in its scope. 4C is a sports car that need to be as light as it can be. Many times, the americans do not understand the european soul.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Nonsense...not even the Europeans want it.

[@shanefanon]

Parts availability doomed this Alfa.

[@daveblock4061]

Why get a copy when you can get the original, The Lotus Elise. As for maintenance and reliability you can get your engine and drive train parts at any Toyota dealer.

[@johntechwriter]

This very pretty car failed because it is a mid-level sports car packaged as a mid-engined exotic. Its highly stressed turbo four does not deliver exotic-level performance. The carbon body and monocoque mean a fender-bender will write off this car! Try to get it insured! That clumsy targa top even when off leaves too much high-mounted hardware surrounding the driver. And the two final nails in the coffin: a too-high price for a car with Alfa's spotty reliability record, and no available manual transmission. Only a hard-core sports car fan (like me!) would put up with this car's compromises, and that driver MUST HAVE a manual transmission. Frankly, I am angry at Alfa for putting so much money and effort into this misbegotten project and totally blowing it -- thus depriving us North American enthusiasts of an Alfa two-seater we can live with.

[@il-conte]

It would have been perfect with a manual trans.

[@AriesUmbra]

i think the aggressive double clutch shifts suit the supercar vibe. also you need both hands on the wheel quite often so it's a blessing having the paddles right there ngl😅

[@ontheroadalfaandi9418]

@@AriesUmbra indeed :) I can't imagine driving mine at high-ish speeds and having to take one hand off the steering wheel :D

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Nope. It has too many limitations. Hard to get in and out. Hood does not open. No storage. Crappy radio. Forget about it.

[@AriesUmbra]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 missing the point, none of those are considered a problem if it's a lotus or a v8 ferrari.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@AriesUmbraThe sales numbers show the truth and that IS the point. It has too many flaws that kills its sales. I wanted to buy it and the moment I sat inside for a test drive, I knew it was over. No way am I going to torture myself getting in and out when I can get a comfy 911. It is also a car that is flipped quickly after it's bought because nobody wants to put up with it. Those are the facts and the sales numbers quantify them. As for Lotus or Ferrari, I never had any problems getting in and out of those cars.

[@thorzimberg9874]

Prettiest car ever made

[@AdamAus85]

Holy hell. The same Fiat parts bin TRASH electric window switches that the 159, Giulietta and Brera had to suffer with. Ruins the wholeee interior in my opinion. Even my 156 SW, the switches are nasty in their action but they don't look completely horrible like the ones you see here. Yeah I'm into aesthetics a bit.

[@atomicorang]

Not doing well

[@marcomorana]

Btw you wasted 75% of the video time not driving it

[@martingossen830]

😂

[@TheKillWizard]

Beautiful car, great car. Terrible name, just terrible. The Chinese people won't buy it because of the 4, meaning death, and on a sports car not great. The biggest thing is that Alfa needs to make a more reliable car. Today you can't get away with unreliable cars if a car is not good as a used car, it depreciates and people won't buy them new.

[@marcomorana]

Most impopular = ingnorance

[@bbc_junior4863]

It’s not a super car

[@andygtv]

But itis s super car😂

[@sorinoroviceanu144]

This is simply stupid! This guy doesn't know anything about this car. He explains what he sees, like we cannot see it withy our own eyes. This is not a review, it's a joke! Watch a review made by europeans and you will understand what a review means, mainly to an Alfa Romeo.

[@johntechwriter]

The reviewer is a lightweight, I agree, but bear in mind the Europeans did not buy this car, either. Like so many Alfas it started out with the best of intentions but was doomed by lame-brained product planning (an exotic carbon monocoque and body that can't withstand a fender-bender, no steering assist, no manual transmission, terrible ergonomics, that idiotic targa top, I could go on).

[@adam0.858]

a bad car tbh

[@hanshansen6989]

Nobody will care about it

[@South4153]

haha yeah of course🤡 let me tell you something: no one cares about you and your unprofessional opinion