Buy Used Alfa Romeo Giulietta VELOCE 1.75 | Zero Down Payment | Free Home Test Drive 2018 for sale in Dubai for just AED 63299. Checkout this Blue 130747 KM Driven, Automatic Giulietta on Dubicars - 639761 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA VELOCE (2017) Layout – front-engined, front wheel drive. Engine – 4 cylinder 1.742cc – turbo. Transmission – 6-speed automatic gearbox. Power – 240 hp @ 5750 rpm 340 Nm @ 2000 rpm. Weight – 1395 kg. Acceleration – 6 sec. Top Speed – 245 kph In every Alfa Romeo, technology and passion converge to produce a true work of art – every detail essential, every design the perfect harmony between beauty and purpose, engineering and emotion. The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge features sports cars that are closely identifiable with those seen on the street, such as coupes, hatchbacks and Test drive this Alfa Romeo GIULIETTA 2.0 JTDM-2 Veloce TCT Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr Diesel from 34000 km, year 2019 , on sale at D SALMON CARS LTD at COLCHESTER) Novo Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Family feeling com o Giulia: partilha de estética e lógica de gama. Ainda mais desportivo: novos pormenores exteriores específicos e novo pack Veloce, disponível para todas as versões com motor a gasolina ou diesel. Estreia do novo 1.6 JTDm 120 cv turbodiesel com caixa automática Alfa TCT. The QV is no more for the Giulietta, now it is time for the Veloce.See the Giulietta QV driving review (pre-facelift): https://youtu.be/BgtjQ4eBbLUSupport us De Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 4,35 lang, 1,79 meter breed en 1,46 meter hoog. Met een wielbasis van 2,63 meter is de ruimte achterin beperkt, zoals je mag verwachten bij een compacte hatchback. De bagageruimte biedt een capaciteit van 350 liter. Als dit nog niet voldoende is, kun je de achterbank in een verhouding van 60/40 neerklappen, waardoor Alfa Romeo Giulia obecna jest na rynku już cztery lata i upływ czasu widać już niestety w jej wyposażeniu. Z jednej strony nie znajdziemy w niej – na szczęście – elektronicznych zegarów, z drugiej – główny ekran multimediów jest mały, a jego grafika odstaje od tego, co możemy znaleźć chociażby w Peugeocie 508. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce: zużycie paliwa. Na pewno nie można też powiedzieć o najszybszej wersji Giulietty, że jest wyjątkowo ekonomiczna. Zimą w korkach zużycie paliwa może przekroczyć nawet 14 l na 100 km. Latem w podobnych warunkach spada o 2 litry. Co ciekawe, ta odmiana nie ma systemu start-stop, co akurat właścicielka MPG, CO2 and Running Costs. Alfa Romeo claims the Giulietta Cloverleaf's turbocharged engine offers the performance of a 3.0-litre with the fuel economy of a 1.8-litre. It will return a claimed 40 uutuV. For as long as the Alfa Romeo Giulia has existed, the ordinary models have lived very much in the shadow of the 510hp Quadrifoglio. Which always happens, to some extent, with sports saloons, but it was more keenly felt with the Giulia, precisely because it was an Alfa. The level of expectation around a proper M3 rival with the hallowed Cloverleaf on its wings meant precious little attention was paid to the models that would account for the majority of sales; that the QF then exceeded all expectations only made matters at least that's how it's always seemed. Which is a shame when you think about it because not only did the sub-Quadrifoglio cars give good accounts of themselves in Italy and the UK, but the Veloce was deemed sufficiently talented to surpass a Jaguar XE in a twin test a couple of years ago. They really are that good; you just might not have heard...Happily the revisions recently introduced to the Quadrifoglio have also made it to the Sprint and Veloce, which easily justifies a second look. The most significant change is the introduction of a larger infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and a little more leather which, of course, doesn't sound like much. Then again, what more d'you want? Is the giant central screen of a C-Class really that desirable? Are those new 3 Series dials actually an improvement? Do 64 mood lighting colours benefit the overall experience?Because what you do get is a superb driving position, dropped low in really supportive seats, with great dials (and those lovely paddles) ahead. Meanwhile the touchscreen can also be controlled by a dial, the HVAC makes sense. and your phone can be charged wirelessly or via a cable. The missing sense of occasion is a notable absence in an £80k QF; in the Veloce, it's much more forgivable. In sorting the basics and not worrying too much about fripperies, Alfa has delivered a decent interior. Could it be better? Sure - but there's ample evidence of just how awry a radically overhauled interior can go these same logic extends to how the Giulia drives; it doesn't attempt to make any dramatic break from tradition, rather it sorts the fundamentals really well. Even without the optional Performance Pack that brings a limited-slip diff and damper modes, this Veloce drives as well as any rival. It's properly light by the standards of the segment, coming in comfortably under 1,500kg, and the benefits are felt everywhere: it accelerates willingly, changes direction eagerly, rides fluidly (because it doesn't need super stiff suspension to rein in weight) and doesn't use much fuel in the the sub-300hp model isn't as rabidly thrilling as the 500hp+ flagship, but the fleet-footed Veloce is genuinely fun to be behind the wheel of, which cannot always be said of middling efforts in the compact exec segment. Though the four-cylinder turbo remains unchanged, it's just potent enough to dovetail nicely with the vibrant rear-drive chassis. Of course it's a shame that any Alfa engine only revs to 6,000rpm, but that's hardly a fatal impressive still is that the Giulia doesn't sacrifice refinement in its pursuit of lightweight vigour. Maybe it isn't quite as hushed on a long journey as a 3 Series, though it remains more than relaxing enough, and any additional disturbance seems worth it for the way the Alfa drives everywhere else. It's proof of just how right Alfa got its first rear-drive saloon in a quarter of a that's before considering the main reason to buy an Alfa Giulia - the way it looks. New colours were introduced as part of the most recent update, with this car's Visconti Green one of them. It's hard to think of a better £700 option, either, the colour elevating the Veloce from a smart saloon into a properly attention-grabbing model. You'd be happy enough simply seeing a car that looks this good outside; knowing that it's also a great one to drive would almost be a not forget either that the Giorgio-based cars - both Giulia and Stelvio share the platform - are apparently not long for this world. Which is a shame no matter how you look at it. As proof of what Alfa Romeo can achieve in two extremely competitive segments, they've both been fantastic. And never more so as a petrol-powered sports saloon in a lovely shade of dark | ALFA ROMEO GIULIA VELOCEEngine: 1,995cc, 4 cyl turboTransmission: Eight-speed auto, rear-wheel drivePower (hp): 280@5,250rpmTorque (lb ft): 295@2,250rpm0-62mph: secsTop speed: 149mphKerb weight: 1429kgMPG: 195g/kmPrice: £42,575 (price as standard; price as tested £44,975 comprised of Visconti Green paint for £700, yellow brake calipers for £450, Climate Pack (Front USB, rear air vents, cooled glovebox, Rain, dusk and condensation sensors) for £250 and Driver Assistance Pack Plus for £1,000.)BMW M3 Competition vs. Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio vs. Porsche Taycan 4S STYLE EXTERIORS Unmistakable Alfa Romeo allure The Veloce badge appeared for the first time on the Giulia Spider in 1962, in a supercharged yet elegant version. Today the legend returns, with a sporty style that reflects its outstanding performance. Giulia Veloce has aesthetic traits which can be recognized instantly: a front bumper with a larger air intake to underline the unmistakable Alfa Romeo trilobe, glossy dark daylight opening. At the rear a new specific bumper with a racing technology solution: an air diffusor to reach the best aerodynamic effectiveness. Giulia Veloce features 18" alloy wheels Dual chrome exhaust tip highlights the iconic sports spirit of Veloce Veloce is the first Giulia model with the Q4 AWD system. Interior Giulia Veloce: a new perception of speed Giulia Veloce represents one of the finest driving experiences ever. The interiors are created to surround the driver and to make them feel the sportiness of Alfa Romeo. This feeling is born from the exclusive and high quality materials chosen for this version, such as the dedicated heated sport seats, wrapped in perforated leather, and real aluminium inserts on the dashboard, central tunnel and door panel. It highlights the sporty soul of Giulia Veloce. Giulia Veloce sport seats, wrapped in perforated leather, are available in 3 colours : black, red and brown. Giulia Veloce features the exclusive heated sport steering wheel with integrated start button. The aluminum inserts on the dashboard, central tunnel and door panel are standard on Giulia Veloce. Technology Technology Infotainment For an unparalleled in-car experience New Giulia Veloce is equipped with a new generation infotainment system on a wide screen colour display, seamlessly integrated in the dashboard and controlled by an intuitive Rotary Pad. This system includes radio, MP3, aux-in, Bluetooth®, plus advanced voice recognition, steering wheel controls and hands-free phone calls. Furthermore, 7" TFT instrument colour cluster provides the driver continuous and useful information while driving. The Alfa Connect system, with Apple CarPlay for iPhone and Android AutoTM for Android devices, gives you direct access to applications on your smartphone. Safety Safety 5-star safety Giulia Veloce is equipped with the most advanced safety systems. The Integrated Brake System (IBS) is a unique electro-mechanical innovative solution that provides immediate brake response, contributing to its achievement as best-in-class braking distance: from 100km/h to 0 in 38 m. FCW (Forward Collision Warning) + AEB (Autonomous Emergency Brake) with pedestrian detection and LDW (Lane Departure Warning) are also standard to prevent potential collisions through innovative sensor systems. On Giulia Veloce additional contents are also available such as Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) with Rear Cross-Path Detection and a rear view camera with dynamic grid lines. Giulia achieved 5-Star EuroNCAP rating with the highest score ever awarded to any car: 98% for the adult occupant protection. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver about potential collisions and enables the braking system in case of emergency. Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warns the driver about the presence of a vehicle/object in the blind spot. The system uses two radars placed on the side of the rear bumper and a specific spot signal given off by the external mirror. Dynamism Dynamism ALFA™ DNA Driving pleasure set in a new emotional way New Giulia Veloce has been created to deliver the purest Alfa Romeo road-handling feeling, thanks to cutting-edge technology applied to driving dynamics. DNA acts on engine parameters, the steering wheel, suspensions and the gearbox, to modify the setting of the car. Every driver and every road requires a different driving style and Giulia Veloce meets the most demanding of expectations. DYNAMIC Dynamic delivers sharper brake and steering wheel response for sporty on-road driving. NATURAL Natural is a comfortable setting for a perfect balance in everyday driving. ADVANCED EFFICIENCY Advanced Efficiency maximizes energy saving and dynamic efficiency. Q4 AWD system UPGRADE TO A NEW DYNAMIC EMOTION Giulia Veloce features the new Q4, an innovative all-wheel-drive on demand system designed to offer a real time car dynamics management for ultimate performance, efficiency and safety. The system, patented by Alfa Romeo, matches all the advantages of AWD with fuel efficiency, agility and driving pleasure of an authentic RWD. Thanks to the Active Transfer Case and the Front Axle Differential (FAD), the Q4 system continuously monitors road conditions to deliver ideal torque distribution in case of grip losses in a limited response time. The system can also handle high mechanical overslip between front and rear axle, directing power to the outside rear wheel when cornering to deliver best-in-class handling performances, for greater traction, turn-in and directional stability. Powertrain INNOVATIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Shift to a new era Giulia Veloce is equipped with a new generation ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, designed to deliver a significant gearshift point optimization. This state-of-art innovation increases the extraordinary power-to-weight ratio of Giulia, delivering more torque at the same weight, limits drag loss during shifting and improves fuel economy by 3%. Furthermore, the advanced Start & Stop system fitted to Giulia Veloce enables up to 5% in additional savings. The NEW GIULIA VELOCE ENGINE Top of the range powertrains The petrol 280 hp is the most powerful engine available for Giulia: it goes from 0 to 100 km/h in only seconds. The new engine are all turbo-charged to deliver a progressive response without turbo lag, combined with 8-speed automatic transmission. GASOLINE Engine Petrol 280 hp Cylinder 4 cylinder Turbo charged Transmission AT 8-speed Consumption 17km/l Classification Euro 6 Trims Trims TRIMS The Giulia range offers consistency in equipment, design and performance on every version. The latest addition to the Alfa Romeo line-up will be the star with its even sportier attitude and its compelling family feeling bond with the other models of the range. In addition to these distinguishing features, the car has the new JTDm turbo diesel with 120 HP and Alfa TCT gearbox, exclusive Live services on the Uconnect system and a line-up optimised to make choosing a car even more straightforward. In brief, New Giulietta is ready to pick up where its predecessor left off, with the goal of winning over even more Italian design enthusiasts with its unmistakable style and even bolder sporty character. The Arese event was held in the revamped Alfa Romeo Museum, dubbed "La Macchina del Tempo" (The Time Machine). Guest of honour was the British singer-songwriter Skin. The many celebrities and guests danced to her DJ-set joined by a high number of FCA employees on the floor. There could be no better location for the Milan debut of New Giulietta: the brand’s "home" has recently reopened to the public and showcases some of Alfa Romeo’s most famous, innovative creations. For the occasion, guests also visited the annexed Arese Motor Village. The brand’s futuristic showroom is an integral part of the new polyfunctional centre which comprises a bookshop, a cafeteria, a documentation centre, a test track and an event hall in addition to the mentioned museum. At the same time, an equally spectacular and thrilling event was being held at the FCA headquarters in Turin for over 5,000 FCA employees. Guest stars of the level of Piero Pelù, DJ Ringo and Marky Ramone, drummer of the legendary band The Ramones, staged an unforgettable performance all revolving around New Giulietta. The two winning bands of the company’s most recent contest also took the stage: the only requirement to enter was that at least one band member had to be an FCA employee. The same spirit of the Arese and Turin events was the ingredient of the other New Giulietta reveal events in Madrid, Frankfurt and Paris. Star of the evening at the Teatro Barceló in the Spanish capital was DJ Nano with the partnership of Los 40 Principales, the most popular radio station in the country that sent one of their official voices. At the same time, the windows of the FCA Motor Village in Frankfurt lit up bright Alfa red. Two New Giulietta models were placed at the showroom entrance to welcome guests together with DJ Teddy O and King Kamehameha Club Band, the group that performs in some of the best-known clubs in Germany. Lastly, the Champs Elysées MotorVillage in Paris opened to welcome guests to the sound of DJ Cédric Couvez, in a party atmosphere with a variety of entertainment. The "Fuel your Instinct" project has a digital side too: a special operation that unites the passion, creativity and style of our extraordinary international Contributors with the values of the Alfa Romeo brand. On the website a video is available that is inspired by New Giulietta’s personality and the free artistic spirit of the Contributors. In addition, an ad hoc tool was created that allows each user to create and share a personalized video on the most important social networks. New Alfa Romeo Giulietta Family feeling with Giulia: shared appearance and line-up logic. Even sportier: specific new exterior details and the new Veloce pack available on all petrol and diesel engine versions. Making its debut is the new JTDm 120 HP turbo diesel with Alfa TCT. Always connected with the new Uconnect system LIVE services. Rational line-up: three trim levels (Giulietta, Giulietta Super and Giulietta Veloce), two new packs (Veloce and Lusso), nine engine versions, eleven body colours and twelve different 16" and 18" alloy rims with three exclusive designs. To keep on playing a leading role in the segment, Alfa Romeo Giulietta has been refreshed with a bolder sport characterisation, new specific elements and an unmistakable family feeling shared with the fascinating Giulia, which is the new Alfa Romeo paradigm and ultimate expression of the meccanica delle emozioni - or mechanics of emotions - concept. New Giulietta comes with important innovations, like the new JTDm 120 HP turbo diesel engine paired with the Alfa TCT and the extremely useful Live services on the Uconnect system available on the entire range. In addition, the line-up has been rationalised and now features three trim levels (Giulietta, Giulietta Super and Giulietta Veloce), two packs (Veloce and Lusso) and nine engine versions (petrol, diesel and LPG) so customers can more simply and quickly pick the version most suited to their inclinations and needs and then customise it with optional equipment and accessories. Ready to face future challenges, New Giulietta embodies the unrivalled "Alfa Spirit", which for over one century has typified the cars made by Alfa Romeo. They are light and efficient - resulting from the choice of materials and the correct weight-to-power ratio - and are the perfect expression of the care for detail typical of only the very best Italian designs. Additionally, they are agile on the road with responsive steering, evolved suspensions and balanced weight distribution. Finally, New Giulietta fits a host of features developed by Magneti Marelli - from lighting devices to powertrain, suspensions and exhaust systems - as further confirmation of the consolidated and mutually profitable collaboration between Alfa Romeo and the well-known international leader in the design and manufacturing of high-tech automotive systems and components. Refreshed looks and sportier characterisation Today, the family feeling of New Giulietta with Giulia, which is the new Alfa Romeo paradigm, is enhanced and embodied by several exterior style elements, such as the one-of-a-kind honeycomb grille and the new front bumper which recalls the shape of the legendary front trefoil, arguably one of the most famous and recognisable symbols in the automotive world. Similarly, the lettering of the name "Giulietta" and its position on the back wink to those of Giulia. The new model also sports the refreshed logo, which has been modernised preserving the distinctive style elements which have made it an emblem known and cherished worldwide. Not by chance, only who has a great past can face the challenges of the future. Burnished headlights, new bumper inserts, one-of-a-kind alloy rims and new oblique tailpipes complete the new look. The Giulietta Veloce trim level - the sportiest of the line-up - is even bolder featuring new sports bumpers with Alfa Red profiles, new carbon look treatment headlights, glossy anthracite accents on mirror caps, handles and on the grille and fog light surrounds. The exclusive sporty outfit corresponds to an exclusive interior ambience packed with premium quality accents in which all details are carefully picked: New Giulietta is the most developed expression of Italian style. On the inside, the sportiest Giulietta Veloce trim level has new leather and Alcantara sports seats with integrated head restraints embellished with contrasting red stitching and "Alfa Romeo" written on the head restraints. Standard are also the contoured leather steering wheel with contrasting red stitching and the carbon look finish dashboard surround and door panels, all complemented by specific matte grey inserts. The sports characterisation is equally strong on the Giulietta and Giulietta Super versions. The first has grey and black fabric seats, a one-of-a-kind matte black dashboard, leather steering wheel and new black inserts on the tunnel and door pulls. Even bolder is the Super trim level with new Alfa Romeo trademark grey and black fabric "cannelloni" seats. Premium leather seats are available on both trim levels on demand. New JTDm 120 HP TCT engine The JTDm 120 HP debuting on New Giulietta is paired with Alfa TCT to combine the well-known, typical advantages of a turbo diesel engine with the comfort that only an automatic transmission can offer and the responsive shifting of a twin clutch, for top efficiency and driving pleasure. Equipped in this way, the new car delivers excellent performance - top speed of 195 km/h, acceleration from 0 to 100km/h in seconds - while being fuel-efficient and environment-friendly at the same time: l/100 km and just 99 g/km of CO2 on the combined cycle with the ECO version. New addition to the second-generation MultiJet turbo diesel family, the litre engine of New Giulietta delivers a top power of 120 HP at 3750 rpm and fits a small-size turbocharger capable of expressing top-in-class torque (320 Nm at 1750 rpm) for the best flexibility. A peculiarity of the JTDm is certainly the third-generation Common Rail injection system which uses innovative injectors and balanced hydraulic servo valves to control very accurately the amount of fuel injected into the combustion chamber in a particularly quick and flexible injection sequence. The Alfa TCT, now also with JTDm 120 HP engine, can work in fully automatic or sequential mode. The up and down positions of the accurate and ergonomic gear stick are controlled manually by the driver. Shift paddles on the steering wheel can be chosen as an alternative. The Alfa DNA selector can also be used to select the dynamic performance of the car by operating on engine torque, brakes using the Pre-Fill function, TCT shifting logics, accelerator response, ESC control system, the Alfa Q2 electronic self-locking differential and the ASR traction control. The driver can activate three driving modes according to road conditions and driving style. In brief, the engine line-up of New Giulietta now features four turbo petrol engines ( Turbo Petrol 120 HP, Turbo Multiair 150 HP, Turbo Multiair 170 HP TCT and 1750 Turbo Petrol 240 HP TCT) and four turbo diesel engines: JTDm 120 HP with manual transmission or TCT, JTDm 150 HP and JTDm 175 HP TCT. Finally, there is the bi-fuel (LPG and petrol) TB 120 HP. Uconnect system with the new LIVE services The innovative Uconnect with 5" or touchscreen is set proudly in the middle of the dashboard of New Giulietta. The multimedia device has Bluetooth connection for hands-free phone use and audio streaming, Aux-in connector, USB port, voice controls, SMS Reader and DAB device for listening to the radio with digital quality. Both the and the 5" Uconnect systems are developed in collaboration with partners of excellence, such as Harman and Here Auto (the first) and Continental (the latter). Debuting on New Giulietta are the new UconnectTM LIVE services for staying connected while driving using a smartphone. By downloading the free app from App Store of Google Play Store to a smartphone, Uconnect LIVE offers music streaming with Deezer and TuneIn, news with Reuters, connected navigation with TomTom LIVE and the opportunity to keep in touch with friends on Facebook Check-In and Twitter. Savings, eco-friendliness and control are also guaranteed everywhere with eco:Drive and my:Car. Also debuting on New Giulietta is Alfa Performance, the exclusive service specifically created to enhance the driving experience. Using an array of digital gauges and instruments, drivers can control the main parameters of the car, measure their performance using special timers and see driving statistics on their smartphone, in addition to receiving real-time driving tips. The service is available on Uconnect Radio Nav LIVE". Other features on the Uconnect LIVE include satellite navigation function with 3D bird’s-eye view maps, sequential route instructions and One Step Voice Entry Destination. Complete, rational line-up for easy choices In Europe, the New Giulietta line-up features three trim levels (Giulietta, Giulietta Super and Giulietta Veloce), two new packs (Veloce and Lusso) and nine engine versions, including the new JTDm 120 HP TCT turbo diesel, which will be particularly appreciated by business customers. The palette to choose from includes eleven body colours, comprising the new Alfa White and Lipari Grey, twelve different alloy rims (each size with one new pattern) and two more packs (Comfort and Visibility) to satisfy all customer needs. The entry level Giulietta has a new front - with a new honeycomb grille and new bumper inserts - embellished by headlights with burnished treatment, satin handles and new oblique tailpipes. Inside, the new grey and black fabric seats with Alfa Romeo logo on the head restraints, new matte black dashboard insert with matte black finish and velvet mats. The refreshed style elements are accompanied by comprehensive standard equipment which includes leather steering wheel, climate control, 5" Uconnect with Uconnect Live services, Alfa DNA selector (with Q2 electronic differential and DST), innovative ESC (with ASR and Hill Holder), six airbags and front and rear electric windows. Giulietta customers can pick from the following engine line-up: Turbo Petrol 120 HP, Turbo Petrol 150 HP, Turbo Petrol 170 HP TCT, JTDm 120 HP with manual gearbox or TCT, JTDm 150 HP and bi-fuel (LPG and petrol) TB 120 HP. Available on all engine versions (except for the 1750 Turbo Petrol 240 HP TCT), the Giulietta Super trim level adds an array of very interesting features to the entry level, such as two-zone automatic climate control, cruise control and front armrest. From the appearance point of view, it comes with 16" alloy rims, fog lights, chrome-plated details and the one-of-a-kind grey and black fabric seats with the Alfa Romeo logo on the head restraints. They can also choose to customise their New Giulietta Super further by picking the Lusso or Veloce packs to enhance the elegant or sports attitude of the car. The Lusso pack includes height-adjustable leather seats, front and rear armrests, aluminium kick plate and Uconnect Radio Nav. The Veloce pack, instead, includes all the aesthetic contents of the Giulietta Veloce described below. Giulietta Veloce - the best expression of the sports character of New Giulietta - completes the line-up and is packed with standard equipment and specific elements for an even bolder look and technical-racing features for a no-compromise stance on the road. These include sports suspensions with specific set-up, side skirts, sports bumpers with exclusive red Alfa profile, 17’’ alloy rims, oversized Brembo brake system with red callipers and four master cylinders and oversized tailpipes. Other interesting features include the exclusive "Veloce" badge, tinted windows, headlights with carbon look treatment, glossy anthracite finish on mirror caps, handles, grille and fog light surrounds. On the inside, the sports vocation of the New Giulietta Veloce is reasserted by new leather and Alcantara seats with contrasting stitching and by the words "Alfa Romeo" written across the integrated head restraints, the aluminium pedals, the matte grey moulding, the contoured sports steering wheel with red stitching and the carbon look effect dashboard surrounds and door panels. As can be expected, this high-performance version of New Giulietta comes exclusively with the powerful 1750 Turbo Petrol with direct injection and aluminium crankcase which delivers 240 HP at 5750 rpm. Reviews Alfa’s Giulietta QV hot hatch has been replaced with the Veloce variant, so what’s changed? 16 Dec 2016 The Veloce is a new badge for the Giulietta famiglia, but it replaces an old one: Quadrifoglio Verde. The recipe is familiar too, with minor updates accompanying the new badge that aim to keep the friskiest version of the Giulietta ME ABOUT THIS CARThe QV badge has been retired for Alfa Romeo Giulietta, though the mechanical package lives on almost unchanged in the Giulietta Veloce. That means the same turbocharged inline four as before, as well as a performance-oriented chassis and price for the auto-only Giulietta Veloce is $41,900, a $100 discount on the price of the previous Giulietta QV TCT auto. With the model now in its sixth year – and still no replacement in sight – does the top-tier Giulietta still have what it takes to compete with other similarly-priced hot hatches ?STRENGTHSThe Giulietta Veloce, like the superseded Quadrifoglio Verde, is powered by the same turbo engine as the 4C: and it’s the best part about the car. Making 177kW and 340Nm of torque (in Dynamic mode) it packs a decent punch for its capacity, and sounds good when under load it’s quite an old car by now, the Giulietta’s Italian sheetmetal is still an attention-getter. Six years on from its showroom introduction, the Giulietta has been kept visually fresh through a modest front-and-rear cosmetic update that includes new grille details, headlamp jewellery, tailpipes and alloy wheel designs. Launch control is a handy feature to have if you need to make a fast getaway. Use it, and the engine/transmission combo effects a neat 4000rpm launch that sends the Giulietta to 100km/h in a swift through the sports-tuned suspension is excellent, though too-heavy steering in Dynamic mode spoils the experience somewhat. The Giulietta’s Pirelli rubber delivers good grip though, and the Veloce boasts a sporty character that keen drivers should Torque steer gets in the way of having fun, always threatening to pull you off your intended path even when the front wheels are dead straight. Hold on to that wheel tightly if you’re planning on a spirited journey through the Veloce’s twin clutch transmission is the only transmission available, but unfortunately it’s not much chop. It’s a shame, because the no-longer-available six-speed manual was such a delight to use – the TCT auto, by contrast, is jerky from standstill and not as fast through the gears as other strong as the Veloce’s is, it’s a fairly lazy motor at low RPM when the turbo is off-boost. That means there’s a momentary pause between flattening the accelerator and the engine delivering meaningful standard-fit Bose premium audio package is offensively bassy by default. We love our beats, but having to turn down the bass channel on a premium audio system is a little strange – and normally the opposite of what we’d – the front seats might be excellent, but the steering column doesn’t have enough reach adjustment, prompting an arms-straight-out posture that is neither natural or comfortable. Over-the-shoulder vision is also hampered by a thick B-pillar. The interior has other foibles too. Tiny cupholders and an undersized glovebox limit its everyday usability, while the lap section of the front seatbelts lie straight across backrest adjuster when you’re strapped in, making reclining your seat a real no reversing camera – a real oversight considering the view through the back of the Giulietta’s glasshouse isn’t exactly stellar. At least rear parking sensors are quality falls well short of expectations. Plastic quality and questionable fit and finish don’t align with Alfa’s premium brand image, and our tester had more than one piece of loose trim that made us doubt its long term Giulietta’s rear seat isn’t the roomiest one in the segment to begin with, but the Veloce’s is further compromised by the bulky backrests of the heavily-bolstered front seatsANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD CONSIDER?There are options aplenty if you’re looking for a fast five-door around the $40K mark, including the powerful Ford Focus ST, Mini Cooper S five-door and the yardstick Volkswagen Golf GTI. If you’re cool with a sedan, the Subaru WRX offers huge bang for your buck as well. COMMENTS

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